Kato Ballroom

Kato Ballroom The Kato Ballroom was built in 1946 and has been a part of Minnesota musical and event history for over 80 years.

The Kato Ballroom has hosted numerous famous acts such as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Glen Miller and Johnny Holm amonst many others. In addition, many generations of Minnesotans hold fond memories of proms, dances, weddings, holiday parties and special events at the Kato. Anyone can have a wedding or a party at a hotel or conference center, but not everyone can say they were at an event in a pla

ce where history was made. The Ballroom is now host to numerous wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, corporate events, school banquets as well as regionally and nationally famous bands and dancing events. We offer full catering, bar service, table setting and decoration services. The Ballroom can hold up to 1800 guests but can also make any engagement from 50 guests on up feel warm and inviting by utilizing one or more of our three event rooms. Check throughout our site for information on scheduling your event at the Kato!

Join us for the 7:00 Circus on Ice tonight at the Kato Ballroom! Tickets on sale at the door!
05/16/2024

Join us for the 7:00 Circus on Ice tonight at the Kato Ballroom! Tickets on sale at the door!

Synthetic ice being installed for tonight’s Circus on Ice!  Shows at 4:30 and 7:00!  Tickets available at the door as we...
05/16/2024

Synthetic ice being installed for tonight’s Circus on Ice! Shows at 4:30 and 7:00! Tickets available at the door as well as concessions and the bar will be open!!

Join us for this unique event!

Volunteer bartender, Lisa Weir, took this great picture!
03/11/2024

Volunteer bartender, Lisa Weir, took this great picture!

Standing ovations every night for Hannah and the cast opening weekend! Join us for A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline this c...
03/10/2024

Standing ovations every night for Hannah and the cast opening weekend! Join us for A Closer Walk With Patsy Cline this coming Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Tickets available at www.kato ballroom.com/tickets.

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It’s not too late!!  Remember to get your Patsy Cline dinner theater tickets this week. We will be mailing them out thro...
02/26/2024

It’s not too late!! Remember to get your Patsy Cline dinner theater tickets this week. We will be mailing them out through Thursday. After that, all tickets will be held at will call!

If you are interested in VIP tickets, call soon, as they are selling out . VIP gives you a reserved seat in the very first row of tables. General admittance allows you to choose your own seat. All tickets include the buffet dinner before the show.

Great night Monday at Bandwagon with Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen and the Montgomery Kolacky Royalty.  Over 200 peopl...
07/12/2023

Great night Monday at Bandwagon with Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen and the Montgomery Kolacky Royalty. Over 200 people danced the night away! Next Bandwagon is August 7 with Adam Sandhurst and the Jolly Jammers! Join Us!

Join us Monday for another taping of Bandwagon with Shawn Cable!!
07/10/2023

Join us Monday for another taping of Bandwagon with Shawn Cable!!

Hop on the Bandwagon on Monday with Kris and the Riverbend Dutchmen (www.RiverbendDutchmen.com) at the Kato Ballroom. Join host Shawn Cable and have some fun! Doors open at 5!

Join us for live music, art vendors, kids activities all at the Kato Ballroom today 12-7:30. Manifest Art and Music Fair...
05/13/2023

Join us for live music, art vendors, kids activities all at the Kato Ballroom today 12-7:30. Manifest Art and Music Fair!

Join us for this great event at the Ballroom!
05/13/2023

Join us for this great event at the Ballroom!

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The weather gods have spoken! MANIFEST will be moving to the historic Kato Ballroom tomorrow! Hope to see everyone at noon!

04/29/2023

Join us Bandwagon Monday for Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers! 6-9.

04/04/2023

Come down to the Kato Ballroom Monday as Dains Dutchmen takes the stage. Doors open at 5:00 and dancing starts at 6:00.

Record turnout last night for Bandwagon and Dain’s Dutchmen!  Shawn Cable, KEYC weatherman, took the reigns from Tania C...
04/04/2023

Record turnout last night for Bandwagon and Dain’s Dutchmen! Shawn Cable, KEYC weatherman, took the reigns from Tania Cordes as host of Bandwagon and hit it out of the park! The crowd loved him! Join us next month, May 1, for Chuck Thiel and the Jolly Ramblers! Bandwagon Dain's Dutchmen

03/30/2023

It’s not too late for Chris Hawkey and Rocket Club this Friday. Tickets available at the door. Doors open 6:30!

03/22/2023

Lisa checks in with most of the band Rocket Club about their journey in the music world, songwriting and what it is like to be together again after a 9 year break. They have a new album "Come On Home" and are on a Midwest tour! Appearing at the KATO Ballroom on March 31st. Tickets

03/22/2023

Join us next Friday, March 31 for Chris Hawkey and Rocket Club at the Kato Ballroom Friday, March 31!

Join us next Friday for Rocket Club.  Tickets available online and at the door!
03/22/2023

Join us next Friday for Rocket Club. Tickets available online and at the door!

Chris Hawkey and Rocket Club play their hearts out inside the Kato Living Studio!

Was a great night!  Look forward to having you guys again in July!
03/12/2023

Was a great night! Look forward to having you guys again in July!

THROWBACK THURSDAY:

July 2014 - Backstage at the Historic Kato Ballroom looking out at the crowd!

02/25/2023

It’s not too late! Join us tonight for Dan, the Common Man and Meatsauce comedy tour. Tickets available at the door.

It’s not too late to join us for Tony n Tinas Wedding!  Tickets available at the door.  Only $45 for dinner and a show.!
02/10/2023

It’s not too late to join us for Tony n Tinas Wedding! Tickets available at the door. Only $45 for dinner and a show.!

Wedding cake just got delivered!  You don’t wanna miss Tony n Tinas Wedding!
02/09/2023

Wedding cake just got delivered! You don’t wanna miss Tony n Tinas Wedding!

Come join us tonight!!  It’s going to be great!!
02/09/2023

Come join us tonight!! It’s going to be great!!

02/09/2023

It's that time of the year! BAC has been working hard on preparing for the upcoming spaghetti dinner, a big annual fundraiser for Bridges! Mark your calendars for Thursday, April 20, and we hope to see you at the Kato Ballroom for dinner, games, and a live auction. A silent auction will be hosted online prior to the event.

BAC is also looking for sponsors, silent auction items, as well as volunteers. Read more below and let Katie know how you can help!

A big thank you to the businesses who have shown their support for Bridges Bears and our fundraiser: Giddie Skin, Wingert Land Services, Inc., WOW!Zone, Victory Bowl, River Valley Sprinklers, LLC, Mankato Computer Technology, Primerica, and Lacina Siding & Windows Inc.. Want to be part of this amazing group? Let Katie know or message us on here!

01/28/2023
Don’t forget to get your tickets for Cabaret this weekend!  You don’t want to miss this fabulous show!Www.Merelyplayers....
01/26/2023

Don’t forget to get your tickets for Cabaret this weekend! You don’t want to miss this fabulous show!Www.Merelyplayers.com

Twins Caravan tonight!  Doors 5:30 for hotdogs, chips, and a Pepsi! Players 6:30.  Tickets at the door $10.
01/25/2023

Twins Caravan tonight! Doors 5:30 for hotdogs, chips, and a Pepsi! Players 6:30. Tickets at the door $10.

Don’t miss the Twins when the come tomorrow night to the Kato!  Tickets available at the door.  $10 includes hot dog, Pe...
01/24/2023

Don’t miss the Twins when the come tomorrow night to the Kato! Tickets available at the door. $10 includes hot dog, Pepsi, chips and autographs!! Plus hear the players talk about the upcoming season!

We've got your Twins Winter Caravan tix here at Radio Mankato! Stop in or call 507-345-4537 to get yours today! The event is tomorrow night at the Kato Ballroom! ⚾️

Don’t miss this fabulous show!
01/23/2023

Don’t miss this fabulous show!

01/21/2023

Don't Tell Mama, but tonight is your last chance to see Cabaret at the Kato Ballroom until our second weekend of performances start next Thursday! You don't want to miss this incredible show! Secure your spot using the link below or at the door.

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36338/production/1144800

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Don’t miss this fabulous show!!  One of the best in over 8 years of collaboration with the Ballroom!!  Tickets available...
01/21/2023

Don’t miss this fabulous show!! One of the best in over 8 years of collaboration with the Ballroom!! Tickets available tonight and next weekend. Www.Merelyplayers.com

As the emcee in the Merely Players production of “Cabaret,” Patrick Leigh is experiencing a lot of firsts. Happily, after he describes each one he invariably follows it up with,

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The Kato Ballroom has hosted numerous famous acts such as Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, Glen Miller and Johnny Holm amonst many others. In addition, many generations of Minnesotans hold fond memories of proms, dances, weddings, holiday parties and special events at the Kato. Anyone can have a wedding or a party at a hotel or conference center, but not everyone can say they were at an event in a place where history was made. The Ballroom is now host to numerous wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, corporate events, school banquets as well as regionally and nationally famous bands and dancing events. We offer full catering, bar service, table setting and decoration services. The Ballroom can hold up to 1800 guests but can also make any engagement from 50 guests on up feel warm and inviting by utilizing one or more of our three event rooms. Check throughout our site for information on scheduling your event at the Kato!


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