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An Annual Holiday Extravaganza
There are holiday parties. And then there are nights people wait all year for.
The Nutcracker Affair is an upscale, all-inclusive holiday celebration where the sophistication of a gala meets the energy of the city's best party.
Designed to become one of Kansas City's most anticipated annual social traditions, The Nutcracker Affair brings together the city's tastemakers, creatives, professionals, and social circles for an extraordinary evening of fashion, music, cocktails, culinary delights, and immersive entertainment.
Each year introduces a new imaginative theme, transforming a carefully selected venue into an enchanting world of its own. While the creative direction evolves annually, the standard remains the same: elevated hospitality, impeccable style, exceptional entertainment, and an atmosphere that feels both exclusive and exhilarating.
From the intentionally curated guest list to the secret location revealed only to those with tickets, anticipation and intrigue are woven into the experience. Every detail is designed to surprise, delight, and create moments worth remembering.
This isn't a traditional holiday gala. It's a holiday party with impeccable taste and absolutely no intention of being boring!
The Tickets
$125 | All-Inclusive Admission
Your ticket grants you access to an extraordinary evening of fashion, music, cocktails, and unforgettable experiences.
Enjoy an open bar, curated food, roaming caviar, other amenities, and incredible entertainment including a surprise National DJ headliner.
Invitation Only. Tickets are exclusively available to hand-selected invitees, with a maximum of two tickets per invitation, one for you and one for a guest of your choosing.
One night. Extraordinary company. An affair you won't want to miss.
The Particulars
The Location
That's our little secret. The venue will be revealed exclusively to ticket holders.
The Entertainment
Setting the tone are Kansas City's own
DJ Sync & Dom Chronicles, delivering the perfect warm-up to an evening of elegance, energy, and celebration.
Then, right when you think the night can't get any better… we have one more surprise.
An Internationally Acclaimed DJ will take center stage for a headline performance you won't want to miss!
Their name? That's a secret for now.
The Experience? Unforgettable!
The Dress Code
Enchanted Elegance
Each year, The Nutcracker Affair introduces a new world of fashion and fantasy.
This year's theme is
Fashion of the Four Realms
Inspired by magical worlds of The Nutcracker, choose your realm and let it inspire your look!
In short, the dress code is
Semi-Formal & Festive.
Elevated with a touch of fantasy.
And don't worry, we've curated a mood board. Explore the realms to see more.
Choose your realm. Dress the part. Make it unforgettable.