Upcoming Events
9/13/24, 11:00 PM
Art & Design Faculty Exhibition
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Available for viewing at the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art & the Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby.
September 13th-October 25th, 2024.
10/19/24, 12:30 AM
Fall Choir Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
An evening of all secular tunes from pop, folk, film, musicals: some fun; some serious; something for all! Featuring the Fort Hays Singers, FHSU Concert Choir, and Smoky Hill Chorale.
10/21/24, 1:00 PM
Let Your Voice Be Heard! 17th Annual History of Graphic Design and American Democracy Project Exhibition
Schmidt Foundation Center for Art and Design Atrium
Available for viewing in the Schmidt Foundation Center for Art and Design Atrium.
Voting will take place Oct. 21-25th with winners announced Monday, Oct. 28th
10/21/24, 3:30 PM
High Plains Marching Festival
Lewis Field
More information to come!
10/27/24, 7:30 PM
Hays Symphony Halloween Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Children’s Concert: Fiesta Mexicana! An afternoon celebrating the vibrant sounds of Mexico, perfect for family festivities on Halloween weekend.
11/1/24, 11:00 PM
Steve Hilton, Community-Based Installation
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Available for viewing at the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art & the Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby.
November 1st-November 15th, 2024.
11/2/24, 12:30 AM
Faculty Artist Recital: Luke Helker, percussion
Palmer Hall
More information to come!
11/3/24, 12:30 AM
Senior Recital: Millie Brown and Isaiah Stierlen
Palmer Hall
This senior recital is a performance showcasing the talents of seniors Millie Brown (piano) and Isaiah Stierlen (voice), as well as a culmination of the education they have received in their time at FHSU.
11/5/24, 1:30 AM
Small Ensembles Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
11/15/24, 1:00 AM
Fall Jazz Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
The Fall Jazz Concert will feature the FHSU Jazz Ensemble and FHSU Small Jazz Group. Also featured will be Great Bend High School Jazz Ensemble I and II. They will start the evening off at 7:00pm followed by the FHSU jazz groups.
11/16/24, 1:30 AM
FHSU Theatre: The Amish Project
Felten-Start Theatre
The Amish Project by Jessica Dickey is a play with music about the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its waked by the Amish community. Directed by Catherine Trieschmann Miller. Tickets are $15 for the general public and FREE for students. Purchase your tickets online through our "Theatre Tickets" page under "Upcoming Events" or in person at the Felten-Start box office, which opens one hour before curtain. Recommended for mature audiences (16+).
11/17/24, 1:30 AM
FHSU Theatre: The Amish Project
Felten-Start Theatre
The Amish Project by Jessica Dickey is a play with music about the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its waked by the Amish community. Directed by Catherine Trieschmann Miller. Tickets are $15 for the general public and FREE for students. Purchase your tickets online through our "Theatre Tickets" page under "Upcoming Events" or in person at the Felten-Start box office, which opens one hour before curtain. Recommended for mature audiences (16+).
11/17/24, 8:30 PM
FHSU Theatre: The Amish Project
Felten-Start Theatre
The Amish Project by Jessica Dickey is a play with music about the Nickel Mines schoolhouse shooting and the path of forgiveness and compassion forged in its waked by the Amish community. Directed by Catherine Trieschmann Miller. Tickets are $15 for the general public and FREE for students. Purchase your tickets online through our "Theatre Tickets" page under "Upcoming Events" or in person at the Felten-Start box office, which opens one hour before curtain. Recommended for mature audiences (16+).
11/18/24, 1:30 AM
Senior Recital: Ashley Vilaysing
Palmer Hall
This senior recital is a performance showcasing the talents of senior Ashley Vilaysing (clarinet), as well as a culmination of the education she has received during her time at FHSU.
11/22/24, 1:30 AM
Band and Percussion Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
12/5/24, 12:00 AM
Percussion Studio Recital
Dilley Hall
More information to come!
12/7/24, 1:30 AM
Hays Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Holiday Pops Around the World. A festive “ringing in” of the season with beautiful and beloved holiday melodies from across the globe.
12/7/24, 4:00 PM
Maddy Otter, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Graphic Design
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Available for viewing at the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art & the Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby.
December 2nd-December 13th, 2024. (Winter Art Walk)
12/8/24, 9:30 PM
Cathedral Christmas Concert
St. Fidelis Cathedral
The 38th Annual CCC featuring the choirs of FHSU, guest choirs, faculty instrumentalists, and carols sung by the audience. In the majestic Basilica of St. Fidelis in Victoria, KS.
12/14/24, 8:00 PM
Tuba Christmas
Big Creek Crossing Mall
More information to come!
2/1/25, 12:00 AM
Kelly Chapin-Hagen, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Ceramics
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Available for viewing at the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art & the Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby.
January 21st-January 31st, 2025.
2/8/25, 12:00 AM
Interior Design Student Exhibition
Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
Available for viewing at the Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art & the Patricia A. Schmidt Gallery Lobby.
February 7th-February 21st, 2025.
2/16/25, 1:30 AM
Hays Symphony Concerto and Aria
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Concerto/Aria Concert showcases the talented students of Fort Hays State University.
3/12/25, 12:30 AM
Band Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
3/14/25, 12:30 AM
Choir Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
3/28/25, 12:30 AM
Guest Artist Recital: Helber Fernandes, Piano
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
4/2/25, 2:00 PM
FHSU Music Festival
FHSU Campus
More information to come!
4/12/25, 12:30 AM
FHSU Musical: Jekyll & Hyde
Felten-Start Theatre
More information to come!
4/13/25, 12:30 AM
FHSU Musical: Jekyll & Hyde
Felten-Start Theatre
More information to come!
4/13/25, 7:30 PM
FHSU Musical: Jekyll & Hyde
Felten-Start Theatre
More information to come!
4/15/25, 12:30 AM
Small Ensembles Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
4/25/25, 12:30 AM
Spring Jazz Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
4/26/25, 12:30 AM
New Music Festival: Students and Alumni
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
4/27/25, 12:30 AM
New Music Festival: Featured Composer
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
5/2/25, 12:30 AM
Spring Choir Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
5/4/25, 12:30 AM
Hays Symphony Masterworks II
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
A Song of Love and Jealousy, featuring Irena Ravitskaya, piano performing Grieg’s beloved piano concerto. The orchestra will also perform Stravinsky’s masterpiece Petrushka.
5/8/25, 12:30 AM
Spring Percussion Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!
5/9/25, 12:30 AM
Spring Band Concert
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
More information to come!