Event details

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Kansas Speedway

Please note: Treads & Threads is a 21-and-over event.

5:30 p.m. Doors open

5:45 p.m. Restaurants open

7:35 p.m. Entertainment

• Brett Eldredge
• Emerald City Band

8:30 p.m. Late-night food opens

Midnight Event concludes

Step into a night of untamed elegance. Treads & Threads returns with a bold new vibe, where vibrant color, tropical energy and high-style glamour come together for an unforgettable black-tie or creative black-tie gala experience.

Inspired by the wild beauty of lush botanicals and rich, dramatic textures, this year’s theme sets the stage for an evening that feels as electric as it looks.

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Treads & Threads is held rain or shine.

The event is located near I-70 and I-435 in Kansas City, Kansas. Enter by the Sporting Kansas City Park. Please be advised that there is only 1 entrance gate to Treads & Threads.

Kansas Speedway
10501 France Family Drive,
Kansas City, KS 66111

Arriving from I-435

• Take I-435 North or South to the State Avenue West Exit 13B.
• Go west on State Avenue.
• Turn right on Village West Parkway (toward Cabela’s).
• Turn left on France Family Drive, which leads under the tunnel.

There will be ample parking available on-site. Look for Treads & Threads parking signs and traffic coordinators. If you are utilizing a rideshare company, follow signage to the drop-off area at the Kansas Speedway.

Important to note: The Sporting Kansas City match at Sporting Park kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Traffic is expected to be heavier than normal. Please plan accordingly and allow additional time when entering the Kansas Speedway.

Receive $10 off your zTrip rideshare fare to or from Treads & Threads, when you:

1. Download the zTrip app and set up an account by adding a credit card. (If you have the old zTrip app installed, you will need to delete the existing app and download the new.)
2. Set up a trip.
3. Select Manage a Promo Code on the booking screen.
4. Enter the code T&T2026. Click the checkmark to save it to your account.

For the discount to be applied, the ride must be booked and paid through the app.

We are utilizing digital tickets for Treads & Threads, so please ensure you have your ticket accessible on your phone or bring a printed copy. Your ticket will be scanned at the event entrance. If you have questions regarding digital tickets, need to make a change to a digital ticket or have misplaced your digital ticket, please email TreadsAndThreads@KUMC.edu.