KC’s Power & Light District will undergo a $10 million renovation by spring. What you can expect

Officials announced Thursday that Cordish Companies will invest $10 million to renovate the Kansas City Live! downtown entertainment district.

Updates will include new outdoor audio-visual screens and ceiling heaters, an expansion of the Mosaic nightclub and a new Latin-inspired venue with music, food and drink.

Construction has already begun and is expected to be completed before the Big 12 men’s basketball tournament in March 2025, which will take place at the nearby T-Mobile Center in mid-March, according to a press release. Kansas City Live! will remain open during the work.

“We are passionate about improving our community, and the Power & Light District’s continued investment in downtown KC will help us tell our local story on the global stage as the eyes of the world turn to KC during the 2026 FIFA World Cup,” John Moncke, president of the Power & Light District, said at a press conference.

Among the current developments:

• Besos y Abrazos, a new dining and entertainment venue opening in spring 2025, which will offer various cocktails like margaritas and tropical rum drinks, dishes like Cuban steak tacos and Brazilian cheese bread, as well as music played by a DJ.

• A $2.5 million expansion of Mosaic nightclub, featuring a new music and visual system, renovated patio and VIP lounge.

• Upgrades to Kansas City Live! block which will include ceiling heaters and misters, ribbon screens, new lighting and enlarged seating.

Moncke told Kansas City Live! welcomed more than 6 million visitors in 2023. The Power & Light District began construction in 2004 and new housing and entertainment developments continue to spring up downtown, attracting major events and millions of visitors.