Festival of Music
2025 Registration Now Open
Worlds of Fun Festival of Music is returning in 2025! We have extended our schedule to offer more dates to welcome even more talented band, orchestra, and choral students to the park.
Don't miss this chance to be part of the fun and excitement of performing at Worlds of Fun in 2025.
Directors are encouraged to create an account ahead of time. Sessions fill up quickly and are only available on a first come, first served basis.
Instrumental:
- May 9, 10 & 11
- May 16, 17 & 18
Choral:
- May 3 & 4
Returning in 2025 - Moulin Rouge Choral Venue!
Smaller choral groups (less than 50 performers) will be able to reserve a performance timeslot in the Moulin Rouge Theater again in 2025! Larger choral groups (more than 50) can still reserve a timeslot in the Tivoli Music Hall.
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 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 15 minutes for choral and dance groups
Register Your Ensembles
Complete the online registration. with a $100 registration fee per performing group, to reserve your 2025 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 $100 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 pricing (if purchased before April 1, 2025): $40 per person
- Regular pricing (if purchased after April 1, 2025): $44 per person
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 (pricing will be available soon):
- Single Meal Deal: Includes one entree, side, and a regular drink at participating restaurants throughout the park.
- All Day Drinks: Enjoy refreshing Coca-Cola beverages all day, with only a 15-minute interval between refills.
- All Day Dining: Enjoy an entree and one side item every 90 minutes at participating restaurants throughout the park.
- Premium All Day Dining: Enjoy an entree and one side item every 90 minutes at participating restaurants throughout the park, plus All Day Drinks.
Perform and 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!