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title: "Venue Rentals | American Jazz Museum"
description: "Rent the Gem Theater, the Blue Room, or the Atrium and meeting rooms in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District — one-of-a-kind Kansas City event spaces for gatherings from 25 to 500 guests."
canonical: https://americanjazzmuseum.org/venue-rentals/
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# Venue Rentals

Rent the Gem Theater, the Blue Room, or the Atrium and meeting rooms in the Historic 18th & Vine Jazz District — one-of-a-kind Kansas City event spaces for gatherings from 25 to 500 guests.

![The Gem Theater neon marquee at night](/_astro/gem-theater-1.BmCIf8nq_Z7jnji.webp)

[The Blue Room](/blue-room-rental) [The Gem Theater](/the-gem-theater-rental) [The Atrium & Meeting Rooms](/the-atrium-meeting-rooms-rental)

## From intimate receptions, ceremonies, and presentations to full-scale theater productions and concerts, you’ll always have a memorable time at 18th & Vine!

Are you looking for a unique Kansas City venue in which to hold your next function? Look no further than the 18th & Vine Historic Jazz District. Opened in 1997, the 72,000 square foot cultural facility includes the American Jazz Museum, the Horace M. Peterson III Visitor Center, Changing Gallery, The Blue Room jazz club, and the Gem Theater. Singly or in combination, these one-of-a-kind spaces can set the stage for a memorable event that will thrill native Kansas Citians and out-of-towners alike. The Museums at 18th & Vine can accommodate gatherings from as large as 500 to as small as 25. Parking lots and on-street parking within the district can hold 300 cars. Temporary street closings for events can also be arranged. Security staff from the Museums are on-site at all times.

**For more questions about our available venue spaces, contact our booking representative**

[jill.johnson@kcjazz.org](mailto:jill.johnson@kcjazz.org?subject=Facility%20Rental%20Inquiry)

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