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Performing Arts

As the capital of Kansas, Topeka's performing arts scene is filled with variety, passion and fun. Don't miss the amazing musicals, dramas and comedies on stage at the Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, the nation's oldest continually operating community dinner theater. The Helen Hocker Center in Gage Park specializes in family favorites and children's performances, while the Ad Astra Theatre Ensemble stages edgy and thought-provoking productions.

From renowned masterpieces to high-energy pop, the Topeka Symphony Orchestra delights audiences with its talented musicians and guest artists. Quality entertainment is always on schedule at the beautiful Topeka Performing Arts Center, an Art Deco theatre turned state-of-the-art performance venue, and at the Kansas Expocentre, a premier event facility for concerts, sporting events and more.

TOPEKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 

A multi-purpose venue, the Topeka Performing Arts Center combines an elegant atmosphere of art-deco space that features large concerts, plays, musical performances and more.  

Kansas Ballet Performance | Topeka, KS

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HISTORIC JAYHAWK THEATRE 

The Historic Jayhawk Theatre resides in Downtown Topeka, KS. This non-profit theatre is continuing to preserve history while delivering out of this world performances on stage! Still fundraising to complete its full restoration, the Jayhawk hosts main events throughout the year, including concerts, plays, interactive productions, and classes for dancing and acting. Catch an event and support the only remaining historic theatre in Topeka from 1926. 

Jayhawk Theatre - Performance | Downtown Topeka, KS

TOPEKA CIVIC THEATRE AND ACADEMY 

Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy is a unique community theatre offering both dinner and non-dinner shows and bar service with a wide selection of spirits, soft drinks and delightful desserts. 

THE STORMONT VAIL EVENTS CENTER 

From demolition derbies to Cirque Du Soleil, Stormont Vail Events Center (The Vail) offers regular large-sized events that appeal to various audiences. There are also annual exhibits and fairs held in the space throughout the year.

Stormont Vail Events Center Renovations Front Entrance

 

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