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Hotel Holiday TakeoverQueer Bar Takeover's Annual Holiday Party
Saturday, December 19, 2026 | 9 PM – Midnight
Hotel Kansas City | Downtown Kansas City
We're wrapping up another incredible year of Queer Bar Takeover with one big holiday celebration, and this time we're taking over Hotel Kansas City!
Join hundreds of LGBTQ+ friends and allies as we transform one of downtown Kansas City's most beautiful historic hotels into a roaming holiday party. We're taking over the Tudor Ballroom, the President's Ballroom, and spaces across floors three, four, and five for a night of music, dancing, drag, and holiday cheer.
With multiple dance floors, beautiful historic spaces, and plenty of room to explore, this won't be your typical holiday party. Come dressed in your holiday best, reconnect with old friends, make some new ones, and help us celebrate another amazing year of queer community in Kansas City!
Two Ballrooms. Two DJs. One Big Holiday Party.
We're bringing together some of our favorite Kansas City entertainers to keep the party going all night!
DJ Josh the Wash and DJ Mztekcah will each take over a ballroom, giving you two different dance floors to explore throughout the evening.
Our fabulous queens Kora Kay and Minti Varieties will be your hosts with the most, bringing their signature personalities and plenty of holiday spirit to the celebration.
We'll also have a photo booth to capture your festive looks and holiday memories.
Whether you're dancing the night away or catching up with friends over a drink, there's something for everyone.
Tickets
First 50 Tickets: $5
Early Bird: $8
Last Call: $10
All tickets must be purchased online so we can manage the venue's capacity and make sure everyone has a great experience. We encourage you to grab yours early and save!
Last-minute purchases and tickets purchased at the door will automatically include a charity raffle donation benefiting Modern Family Alliance.
Get yours at QueerBarTakeover.com.
Charity Raffle + Community Builder Wristband
This month's Hotel Holiday Takeover benefits Modern Family Alliance, a Kansas City nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ families, including those navigating adoption, foster care, and the journey of building a family.
Purchase a charity raffle ticket and you'll receive a silver Community Builder wristband, giving you 20% off drinks all night and access to the Express Bar, plus your chance to win some great raffle prizes.
Together, we've already raised $15,000 for local nonprofits in 2026, and we're hoping to add even more before the year is over!
It's one of our favorite parts of Takeover: hundreds of us coming together for a great night and using that collective energy to give something back to organizations making a real difference in our community.
A Holiday Party for Everyone
The holidays are a time for bringing people together, and that's exactly what Queer Bar Takeover is all about. Whether you're celebrating with your chosen family, coming with friends, bringing a date, or showing up solo, there's a place for you here. And since it's the holidays, we encourage you to have a little fun with your outfit! Think festive sweaters, velvet, sequins, holiday glam, or whatever makes you feel fabulous. There's no formal dress code, so come as you are or go all out.
The Venue: Hotel Kansas City
Located in the heart of downtown, Hotel Kansas City is one of the city's most beautiful historic gathering places. Its grand ballrooms, elegant architecture, and unique spaces make it the perfect setting for our annual holiday celebration.
For one night, we'll be filling multiple floors of the hotel with music, dancing, laughter, and queer joy. Wander between the ballrooms, explore the different spaces, and enjoy a holiday party that feels like one big celebration throughout the hotel.
About Queer Bar Takeover
Founded in 2016 by Lance Pierce, Queer Bar Takeover brings Kansas City's LGBTQ+ community together by transforming different venues across the metro into welcoming spaces for connection, celebration, and queer joy.
What started as a way to bring people together has grown into one of Kansas City's favorite queer community traditions, with hundreds of people joining us at each event.
Every Takeover also gives us an opportunity to support local nonprofits doing important work for our community. In 2026 alone, we've raised $15,000 for local organizations, proving just how much good can happen when our community comes together.
As we close out another incredible year, we're grateful for everyone who has danced with us, volunteered, donated, brought a friend, or simply shown up and been part of it.
Let's close out 2026 together with one unforgettable night of holiday cheer, community, and queer joy!
QueerBarTakeover.com
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Hotel Kansas City, 1228 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO 64105-1908, United States
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