Salina, KS

The Stiefel Theatre

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Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts is a 2026 calendar shows multiple national touring acts and symphony concerts. The room is designed around a seated or focused audience and a professional stage, so artists can present a complete concert rather than compete with normal bar traffic. For musicians, polished stagecraft, formal advance work, and a well-paced show matter more than the multi-set format common in restaurants and clubs. It is a strong fit for established regional artists, touring performers, ensembles, and projects that benefit from attentive listening and theater-level production. Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts is worth considering for musicians whose audience size, stage setup, and live format match the venue’s scale and atmosphere. Before pursuing a date, bands should think about whether their normal set length, equipment footprint, volume, and audience draw suit the way people actually use the space during live events.

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Jane
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(785) 827-1998 x 1Open booking page

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Capacity
1,286
Capacity notes
(Auditorium), 100 (Watson Room).
Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
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Address
151 S. Santa Fe Avenue, 67401, United States
Venue phone
(785) 827-1998

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