Barney Allis Plaza is undergoing renovations, with plans to unveil them in 2026 in Downtown Kansas City. Construction has already begun on the new natural space, which is expected to become one of the area's premier public destinations. The plaza is just steps from the Kansas City Convention Center, Municipal Auditorium and adjacent hotels. Within a few blocks, visitors can also reach the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the popular Kansas City Power & Light District and the free-to-ride KC Streetcar.
The revitalized plaza in KC’s convention district will also boast a roster of spaces for standalone events and add-on opportunities for groups at the Kansas City Convention Center and other venues.
Areas at the new Barney Allis Plaza designed for events and activations include:
- An event plaza on the south end of Barney Allis Plaza for large events, pop-up festivals and more (9,300 square feet).
- A sloped lawn, boasting terraces and views onto the event plaza (11,500 square feet).
- A pavilion plaza, intended to host food trucks and other pop-up events, as well as a variety of artwork throughout the space (8,800 square feet).
- An oval lawn, offering a flat and flexible green space for casual events and informal gatherings (10,100 square feet).
The new Barney Allis Plaza will also include a family-friendly play area and dog park. Below the multipurpose gathering space, a parking garage will offer roughly 580 parking spots, connecting to the Kansas City Marriott Downtown and Municipal Auditorium via tunnels.
Learn more about the Barney Allis Plaza redevelopment at www.barneyallis.org.
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