Upcoming Shows

Western Plains Arts Association

Tentative Schedule for 2026-27

Doors will open approximately 30 minutes before each show starts.

Sunday, September 13 | 3:00 p.m. | The Gateway, Oberlin

Jazz Trio performers, Art Lande, Bill McCrossen and Marguerite Juenemann, will do a variety of selections.

Sunday, September 27 | 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby

Garth LIVE! is a stunning tribute to the music of Garth Brooks and some of the greatest music produced in the 90's country era.

Sunday, October 11 | Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley

Buckets N Boards a Branson and Disney Cruise Line show, features amazing percussion, tap dancing, beat boxing, hilarious songs and more.

Mon - Wed. October 19 - 21 | Oakley, Atwood, Colby, Winona, Goodland, St. Francis and Quinter

Wichita Children's Theatre will present "either "Three Billy Goats Gruff" or "Tom Sawyer" in 7 area schools.

Sunday, October 25 | 3:00 p.m.| Hoxie H.S. Auditorium, Hoxie

The popular duo, Acoustic Eidolon, will share their signature acoustic music of Celtic, folk and classic genres.

Sunday, November 1 | 2:00 p.m. M.T. | Goodland H.S. Auditorium, Goodland

Ron Wilson, who calls himself the poet lariat, will provide an all-original cowboy poetry program.

                                         

Sunday, November 10 | 6:30 p.m. M.T. | Wallace County Schools, Sharon Springs

Philip Daniel, film/dance composer and touring artist from Lincoln, NE will do school workshops during the day and a public performance in the school auditorium in the evening.

Sunday, November 15 | 3:00 p.m. | Cultural Arts Center, Colby

Forever Simon & Garfunkel celebrates the bestselling duo in rock'n'roll history with some of the greatest American songs ever written.

Sunday, December 6 | 3:00 p.m.| Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley

The Four Freshmen will present an exciting holiday show for the season

Sunday, January 31 | 3:00 p.m. | Hoxie H.S. Auditorium, Hoxie

From the Branson area, the Farnum Family presents bluegrass, gospel, cowboy and western music with their string band.

Sunday, February 14 | 3:00 p.m.| St. Francis H.S. Auditorium, St. Francis

Ventriloquist, magician, musician and comedian Todd Oliver puts on a family-friendly show with his talking dog.

Sunday, February 28 | 3:00 p.m.| Colby Cultural Arts Center, Colby

Blue Water Highway is a Texas-based Americana folk/rock band known for their soulful harmony in blues, folk, and country to classic rock and roll music.

                                    

Sunday, March 14 | 3:00 p.m.| Oakley H.S. Auditorium, Oakley

It Takes Two, a Legendary Duo Revue, is a musical journey celebrating iconic duos that have shaped history.

Sunday, April 4 | 3:00 p.m.| Quinter H.S. Auditorium, Quinter

The Haymakers perform a wide variety of American roots music that includes folk, bluegrass, country, western swing, all uniquely influenced by our experience of being Kansans.

Sunday, April 18 | 3:00 p.m.| Cultural Arts Center, Colby

You Raise Me Up, duo Erin Shields and David Shenton, will present their unique show of songs of love, hope and inspiration.

Sunday, May 2 | 3:00 p.m. | Rawlins County Elementary School, Atwood

Heidi and Kevin Chang will do a program of bluegrass, gospel and classical music.

All times listed are central time unless otherwise noted. This is a tentative schedule and all programs are subject to change. Please check the program booklet which will be printed later this summer for more definite information.