Memorial Auditorium and Convention Center recently announced the 2026–2027 performance season, featuring an exciting mix of live music, family entertainment, theater, comedy, dance, and community celebrations. From internationally acclaimed performers to local productions and educational programming, this season offers something for audiences of all ages.
Shows
Award-winning artists featured in Solo & Chamber Music Series
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Solo & Chamber Music Series at Pittsburg State University.
Broadway’s “Legally Blonde” headlines Bicknell Center season
Tickets are now on sale for Broadway’s “Legally Blonde”, “The Pirates of Penzance”, and the rest of this year’s season.
University’s 16th annual Midwest Trumpet Festival to draw noted artists
Trumpet enthusiasts will flock to Pittsburg State University on Oct. 4-5 for the 16th Annual Midwest Trumpet Festival, and this year promises to bring more acclaimed musicians: a premier Brazilian jazz ensemble and Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter Charlie Porter.
3rd Annual Hispanic Music Festival to feature new events and performers
The 3rd Annual Hispanic Music Festival will bring new events and performers to Pittsburg this fall during National Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 17, organizers have announced.
Sunshine and sound waves – Music on the Patio held weekly
From the sound of waves to the sound of music, the weekly event is free to attend for park users and the local community. The series at the Lake View Cafe, 2 W. Lake Rd. features musicians from across the Four-State area.
This Charming, Overlooked Kansas Community Is An Affordable Gem With A Vibrant Ethnic Heritage And Culture
As a state with many small towns rich in culture, there are still few places that have the vibrant ethnic heritage that can be found in Pittsburg.
The Journey of Will Jewett: From Pittsburg to Broadway
Whether he’s dancing under Broadway lights or appearing on the big screen, Will Jewett brings with him not only immense talent but also the heart of a small-town kid who never stopped chasing the next big moment.
Painting a Picture: Pittsburg’s Art Scene
When a The New York Times writer stopped by Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center in Pittsburg on the advice of a local, who suggested he see Pittsburg Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” while he was in town, he was unprepared for what he stumbled upon: A sold-out show. And it was a great one.
Restoring a Treasure at the Colonial Fox Theatre
“You can tell the world that Pittsburg has one of the finest theatres in [the] Southwest.” That was the Pittsburg Daily Headlight’s introduction to the newly opened Colonial Theatre in March of 1920. By all accounts, the new theatre made a dramatic impact on the local entertainment scene; two thousand […]

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