Kid Disco! Mess Fest at Rose Music Hall: DJ Requiem Brings the Party to Columbia
DJ Requiem is bringing Kid Disco! Mess Fest to Rose Music Hall in Columbia, MO this Sunday, June 14 at 2:30 PM CT — and if you’ve got kids who haven’t experienced a real DJ set, this is the show to change that. It’s a full-on family dance party, and one of the better reasons to get off the couch this weekend.
The best part: you’re heading into an indoor venue, so whatever the sky is doing stays outside.
Getting There — Mind the Puddles
Sunday’s forecast from the National Weather Service calls for showers and thunderstorms before 1 PM, with a 90% chance of precipitation through the morning. The storms are expected to push through ahead of your 2:30 PM showtime, giving way to partly sunny skies and a high near 80°F with 12 mph northwest winds by afternoon.
That said, parking lots and sidewalks around Rose Music Hall will still be wet when you arrive. Give yourself a 10–15 minute buffer — plan to pull in around 2:00 PM CT — so you’re not rushing across a damp lot with kids in tow. Closed-toe shoes or sneakers that can handle a quick wet-pavement sprint are the right call for little feet.
Inside Rose Music Hall
Once you’re through the doors, the weather is someone else’s problem. One thing to keep in mind: music halls tend to run the A/C hard, especially on warm summer days. Pack a light layer for the kids — and yourself — so nobody ends up shivering through the set.
Rep the DJ
Family shows have a way of selling out merch tables fast. If you want a DJ Requiem t-shirt, head to the merch table early — sizes disappear quickly at kid-focused events and you’ll want a souvenir before the crowd closes in.
Practical Tips
- Arrive by 2:00 PM CT — parking near Rose Music Hall fills up on event days; early arrival takes the stress out of the dash inside.
- Check Rose Music Hall’s bag policy before you pack a full backpack — confirm what’s allowed on their site.
- Ear protection for small kids — DJ sets can get loud. Foam earplugs or kids’ ear defenders are worth tossing in your bag.
- Snacks — call ahead to confirm the venue’s outside food policy for family events before loading up a cooler bag.
A rainy Sunday morning is a small price to pay for an afternoon of organized chaos with DJ Requiem on the decks. Get there early, grab the merch, and let the Mess Fest do the rest.