26th Annual KC Carnival Ball ~ Always For Pleasure

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 08 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 am

The Ship | Kansas City

The Ship
Publisher/HostThe Ship
26th Annual KC Carnival Ball ~ Always For Pleasure
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It's Carnival Time! Make your plans and gather your krewe for an extravagant evening at KC's Mardi Gras headquarters.
About this Event

If you make one party this Carnival Season, this is one: All of KC's Mardi Gras krewes will be representing for this one night of music, food, drinks, and fellowship. Time to dust off your costumes and your masks, this is going to be a fancy gala event!

Doors Open 7pm ~ Costume De Rigueur ~ 21+ Only

Your ticket pays for everything: Open bar, music, snacks, and spectacle.


~~TWO ROOMS OF LIVE MUSIC~~

AETS BIG ROOM:

(New Orleans-style funky brass band party)

(Deep groove afrobeat from LFK)

THE SHIP OG LOUNGE:

(Traditional New Orleans funk and soul music)

POPE OF DOPE (Swamp funk and bayou soul)


~~DRINKS~~

Open bar including beer, wine, call liquor, and seasonal craft cocktails all night.


~~FOOD~~

Creole snacks and small bites for your pleasure will be served until 11:00pm.

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Get your tickets early and save! Discounts available for early bird tickets and krewe (group) purchases.

KC Mardi Gras Carnival Krewes: contact us for special consideration and accomodation.





Agenda

?: 07:00 PM
Doors Open

Info: Arrive when you like, grab a drink, get a snack, and settle in for a night of fun


?: 07:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Pope of Dope - OG Lounge
?: 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
SUNU - Big Room
?: 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Grand Marquis - OG Lounge
?: 10:30 PM - 12:00 AM
Back Alley Brass Band - Big Room
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Ship, 1221 Union Avenue, Kansas City, United States

Tickets

USD 59.98 to USD 77.45

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