College of Fine Arts Calendar

Event Information

At the Wichita State University College of Fine Arts, we believe in dreaming big and in the transformative power of the arts. Through concerts, performances, screenings, and community events, we invite future students and art lovers to experience the vibrant worlds of music, theatre, dance, film and visual arts on our campus. Explore our events calendar below, and join us in celebrating creativity and connection in every performance, exhibition, artist talk and workshop.

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Calendar of Events

Tickets to College of Fine Arts events can be purchased through the College of Fine Arts Box Office.

Tickets for the 2025/26 academic year will be available on August 5th, 2025.

August

Monday, Aug. 11 — 8 a.m. Shocker Sound Full Band Camp
Tuesday, Aug. 12 — 8 a.m. Shocker Sound Full Band Camp
Wednesday, Aug. 13 — 8 a.m. Shocker Sound Full Band Camp
Thursday, Aug. 14 — 8 a.m. Shocker Sound Full Band Camp
Friday, Aug. 15 — 8 a.m. Shocker Sound Full Band Camp
Sunday, Aug. 17 — 5 p.m. College of Fine Arts: Welcoming Pizza Party

September

Thursday, Sept. 11 — 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble - Dr. Timothy Shade, conductor
Thursday, Sept. 18 — 7:30 p.m. Symphony Orchestra - Dr. Mark Laycock, conductor
Sunday, Sept. 21 — 7:30 p.m. Jazz Program Performances
Monday, Sept. 22 — 7:30 p.m. Jazz Program Performances
Thursday, Sept. 25 — 7:30 p.m. Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition Winner Staged Reading of 'Now We Are A Hundred'
Thursday, Sept. 25 — 7:30 p.m. Jazz Program Performances
Friday, Sept. 26 — 7:30 p.m. Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition Winner Staged Reading of 'Now We Are A Hundred'
Saturday, Sept. 27 — 7:30 p.m. Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition Winner Staged Reading of 'Now We Are A Hundred'

October

Wednesday, Oct. 1 — 7:30 p.m. Symphonic Band - Dr. Timothy Shade, conductor
Tuesday, Oct. 7 — 7:30 p.m. Madrigal Singers with WU & Shocker Choir
Thursday, Oct. 9 — 7:30 p.m. Symphony Orchestra - Dr. Mark Laycock, conductor
Thursday, Oct. 16 — 7:30 p.m. Empty Space Theatre Production
Friday, Oct. 17 — 7:30 p.m. Empty Space Theatre Production
Saturday, Oct. 18 — 7:30 p.m. Empty Space Theatre Production
Thursday, Oct. 30 — 7:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble - Dr. Timothy Shade, conductor

November

Sunday, Nov. 9 — 7:30 p.m. Jazz Program Performances
Monday, Nov. 10 — 7:30 p.m. Jazz Program Performances
Wednesday, Nov. 12 — 7:30 p.m. 'Company'
Thursday, Nov. 13 — 7:30 p.m. 'Company'
Thursday, Nov. 13 — 7:30 p.m. Jazz Program Performances
Friday, Nov. 14 — 8 a.m. Future Music Major Day: Your Musical Journey Starts Here
Friday, Nov. 14 — 7:30 p.m. 'Company'
Saturday, Nov. 15 — 2 p.m. 'Company'
Saturday, Nov. 15 — 7:30 p.m. 'Company'
Sunday, Nov. 16 — 2 p.m. 'Company'
Sunday, Nov. 16 — 7:30 p.m. 'Company'
Monday, Nov. 17 — 7:30 p.m. Symphonic Band - Dr. Timothy Shade, conductor
Thursday, Nov. 20 — 7:30 p.m. Symphony Orchestra - Dr. Mark Laycock, conductor
Saturday, Nov. 22 — To be Announced Senior Capstone Celebration
Monday, Nov. 24 — 7:30 p.m. Impulse Percussion Group - Gerald Scholl, conductor