Wichita, KS

Wichita Marriott East

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Wichita Marriott East is a full-service hotel and event venue that hosts large public and private gatherings, including a current bluegrass festival with multiple touring bands. Bluegrass, country, folk, and other event-friendly styles fit naturally within the ballroom and hotel environment. For musicians, full-band use is a proven fit during festival programming. Artists should be comfortable with hotel-event production, scheduled sets, and audiences attending specifically for a music-focused gathering. Wichita Marriott East is best suited to regional and touring ensembles that can deliver polished festival performances within a formal hospitality venue. It offers musicians a Wichita stage where hotel infrastructure can support multi-band events and substantial public programs.

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316-651-0333, 316-651-7379

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Age policy
21+
Genres
Bluegrass, Country, Folk
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9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS 67207, United States
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316-651-0333, 316-651-7379
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