Festival of Music
Festival of Music
2026 Registration Is Now Open
Worlds of Fun Festival of Music is returning in 2026! Don't miss this chance to be part of the fun and excitement of performing at Worlds of Fun in 2026.
Directors are encouraged to create an account as soon as possible. Sessions fill up quickly and are only available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Instrumental
- May 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17
Choral
- May 2 & 3
Performance Venues
Smaller choral groups (less than 50 performers) can reserve a performance timeslot in the Moulin Rouge Theater. Larger choral groups (more than 50) can reserve a timeslot in the Tivoli Music Hall.
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Registration Instructions
Festival of Music is one of the most anticipated and celebrated student performance events in Kansas City.
Our festival offers two performance venues for bands, orchestras, and choirs to perform in and is open to all grade levels and group types. Internationally known composers will adjudicate the performance and make comments throughout the performance for the group to keep as a file.
This file will be sent to the group organizer by email following their performance. Once the performance is over, the director can pick up their ratings and music from the Festival of Music Registration Booth located at the front of the park.
This program is a great school trip idea and a special reward for your students who have dedicated themselves to your school band! Festival of Music is open to all elementary, middle, and senior high school instrumental and choral groups.
PLEASE NOTE: You will select and register for a performance time. Warm-up times will begin prior to the selected time, with 30 minutes for instrumental groups and 20 minutes for choral groups.
Register Your Ensembles
Complete the online registration with a $125 registration fee per performing group to reserve your 2026 Worlds of Fun Festival of Music performance time. The registration fee is non-refundable, non-transferable, and must be received prior to finalization of your scheduled performance time. The $125 fee is for registration purposes only and does not apply to your ticket purchase. lf paying by check, a copy of the invoice must be mailed with payment to ensure proper credit to the correct ensemble.
Order Your Tickets
Each person entering Worlds of Fun will need to present an admission ticket or a season pass to gain access to the Festival of Music and the park. This includes students, directors, accompanists, chaperones, group members, family, and friends.
Ticket Prices:
- Early Bird Performer (Purchase by 3/31): $40 plus tax per person
- Performer (Purchased 4/1 or Later): $44 plus tax per person
- Season Passholder Performer: $15 plus tax per person
- Non-Performer: $33 plus tax per person
- Standard Vehicle Parking (bus parking is free) - $30 plus tax per parking pass
- One complimentary admission ticket is issued for every 15 Festival of Music performer and observer tickets purchased in a single transaction. Season Passholder tickets do not count toward the comp ticket minimum.
Meal Options
Worlds of Fun makes it easy to take care of your group during your visit. The following meal and drink options are available:
- Premium All Day Dining - $39.99 plus tax per person (includes one meal or one snack every 90 minutes and one soft drink every 15 minutes)
- Single Meal Deal + Drink Wristband Combo - $28.99 plus tax per person (includes one meal, one snack, and unlimited soft drinks the day of visit)
- Catered Buffet: $17 plus tax per person (Chicken Tenders, Hot Dogs, Fruit, Potato Chips, Fountain Drinks)
- Single Meal Deal - $19.99 plus tax (includes 1 meal, a snack, and a drink)
- Drink Wristband - $12.99 plus tax
- Snack Voucher - $7.99 plus tax each (includes one snack in the park)
Perform & Have Fun at the Park
Your group will take home the recording of the adjudicators' notes from the performance! After your performance, your group can enjoy everything Worlds of Fun has to offer!
Learn more about the adjudicators taking part in this year's Festival of Music.
Meal & Drink Options
Catered Meal
Worlds of Fun offers delicious meals created with students in mind. This is a great way for your group to eat together in our beautiful Grand Pavilion. All of our all-you-can-eat student meal selections include potato chips, cookies and unlimited fountain beverages.
All Day Drinks
All day long, guests just show their wristbands where Coca‑Cola® beverages are sold to get their fill of ice‑cold refreshment!
All Day Dining
With this meal plan your students can get an entrée and a side every 90 minutes, all day long at participating park locations. Upgrade to All Day Dining Premium and get All Day Drinks and a snack.
Single Meal Deal
This is a meal voucher that includes an entrée, side and a drink and is valid at any of our participating in park locations.
