Upcoming Events
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
PJ Stauffer, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Drawing
Reception: August 28, 6-8 PM (Fall Gallery Walk)
Exhibition: August 24-September 11
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Taylor Gallery of Art, Center for Applied Technology & Sculpture
Celeste Hernandez, Smothered, BFA Exhibition
Reception: August 28, 6-8 PM (Fall Gallery Walk)
Exhibition: August 28-September 28
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
New Faculty Exhibition: Justin Price
Reception: September 18, 6-8 PM
Exhibition: September 18-October 9
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Palmer Hall
Faculty Recital: Hilary Shepard, flute
September 18, 2026
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
St. Joseph's Church
Hays Symphony: Simply Strings II
September 26, 2026
7:30 PM
Held in the beautiful St. Joseph Church, the Hays Symphony strings present an evening of heartwarming and uplifting music. Featuring guest artists Hilary Shepard and Mel Sauer on flute, the program features baroque music, the haunting work And Birds are Still by Takeshi Yoshimatsu, and the powerful Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No. 3 by Ottorino Respighi.
Free to the public!
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
Art & Design Faculty Exhibition
Reception: October 2, 6-8 PM
Exhibition: October 16-November 13
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Fall Choir Concert: The Beginning of the End
October 9, 2026
7:30 PM
This concert will showcase some of the favorite choral pieces of Terry Crull and Pam McGowne as they begin the last year of their 22 years working together at FHSU.
Free to the public!
St. Joseph's Church
Faculty Recital: Ben Cline, cello, and Luke Helker, percussion
October 16, 2026
7:00 PM
Free to the public!
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: Antigone
October 23, 2026
7:30 PM
by Jean Anouilh
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: Antigone
October 24, 2026
7:30 PM
by Jean Anouilh
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: Antigone
October 25, 2026
2:30 PM
by Jean Anouilh
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Center for Art and Design Atrium
Let Your Voice Be Heard! 19th Annual History of Graphic Design Democracy Project Poster Exhibition
Exhibition: October 26-November 6
Voting will take place October 26-30, with winners announced Monday, November 2.
Free to the public! (voting encouraged!) View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Hays Symphony: Children's Halloween Concert
November 1, 2026
2:30 PM
An audience favorite, the Family Halloween Concert lets children enjoy hands-on arts and crafts, a musical petting zoo, and a costume parade in preparation for this year’s concert, Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Mussorgsky. Come experience how art and music can bring about unexpected feelings and inspire greatness. Conducted by Benjamin Cline.
Free to the public!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Fall Small Ensembles Concert
November 9, 2026
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Fall Jazz Concert
November 12, 2026
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Palmer Hall
Senior Recital: Jayson Resendiz, composition
November 13, 2026
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Palmer Hall
Senior Recital: Keiarra Gonzales, mezzo-soprano, and Lauren June, soprano
November 14, 2026
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Fall Band and Percussion Concert
November 18, 2026
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
Lauren Sargent, MLS Culminating Experience, Permanent Collection Series
Reception: December 5, 10 AM-2 PM (Winter Art Walk)
Exhibition: November 23-December 11
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Hays Symphony: Poinsettia Pops
December 4, 2026
7:30 PM
A festive holiday program featuring the Hays Symphony and special guest Ken Windholz. Join us seasonal favorites and a joyful Christmas carol sing-along. Conducted by Benjamin Cline.
Free to the public!
St. Fidelis Basilica of Victoria, KS
Cathedral Choir Concert
December 6, 2026
3:30 PM
IT'S BACK! After staying in Hays for the Christmas Concert last year, the choirs of FHSU will return to the “Cathedral of the Plains” for this most glorious of all Christmas Concerts. Returning also will be the guest choirs of Hays HS Chamber Singers and the Great Bend HS A Capella choir.
Free to the public!
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
Nathan Erbert, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Graphic Design
Reception: January 29, 6-8 PM
Exhibition: January 19-January 29
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: The Wolves
February 5, 2027
7:30 PM
by Sarah Delappe
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: The Wolves
February 6, 2027
7:30 PM
by Sarah Delappe
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: The Wolves
February 7, 2027
2:30 PM
by Sarah Delappe
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
Interior Design Student Exhibition
Reception: February 19, 6-8 PM
Exhibition: February 8-19
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Spring Percussion Concert
February 17, 2027
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Hays Symphony: The Hero's Journey
February 20, 2027
7:30 PM
Presenting a program of vibrant orchestra repertoire, the Hays Symphony features music by Beethoven, Florence Price, and concludes with Star Wars Suite by John Williams. Conducted by Benjamin Cline, with special guest Brad Will to explore the hero’s journey through music.
Free to the public!
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
Graphic Design BFA Exhibition
Reception: February 26, 6-8 PM
Exhibition: February 26-March 19
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Spring Choir Concert
March 9, 2027
7:30 PM
Audiences will be delighted with this concert of mostly lighter fare, including the Fort Hays Singers just returning from their triumphant performance at KMEA, the State Music Convention in Wichita, which is the last (and eleventh) appearance at KMEA for Terry Crull and Pam McGowne in their 22 years together at FHSU.
Free to the public!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Spring Band Concert
March 10, 2027
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
Annual Student Honors Exhibition
Reception: March 26, 6-8 PM
Exhibition: March 26-April 16
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Gross Memorial Coliseum
52nd Annual High School Art Exhibition
Takes place during the High School Art Day events.
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: Hello, Dolly!
April 15, 2027
7:30 PM
Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: Hello, Dolly!
April 16, 2027
7:30 PM
Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: Hello, Dolly!
April 17, 2027
7:30 PM
Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Felten-Start Theatre
FHSU Theatre: Hello, Dolly!
April 18, 2027
2:30 PM
Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart
This is a ticketed event. More information to come!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Spring Small Ensembles Concert
April 19, 2027
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Spring Jazz Concert
April 22, 2027
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
Dylan Seeney, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Ceramics
Reception: April 24, 10 AM-2 PM (Spring Art Walk)
Exhibition: April 24-May 14
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Spring Percussion Concert
April 28, 2027
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Hays Symphony: Inspiration Strikes
May 1, 2027
7:30 PM
The Hays Symphony pays special tribute to the 125th Anniversary of Fort Hays State University by performing two inspiring works written during the time FHSU was planned and begun. Irena Ravitskaya, piano, joins the orchestra to perform Rachmaninoff’s epic Piano Concerto No. 2, and the orchestra will play Carl Nielsen’s powerful Helios Overture. Conducted by Benjamin Cline.
Free to the public!
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Spring Band Concert
May 5, 2027
7:30 PM
Free to the public!
Moss Thorns Gallery of Art
Cari Jean Nelson, MFA Thesis Exhibition, Ceramics
Reception: June 18, 6-8:30 PM (Summer Art Walk)
Exhibition: June 18-July 2
Free to the public! View more information about our gallery and schedule here.
Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Spring Choir Concert: Grand Finale!
May 9, 2027
3:30 PM
"This Is It!" to borrow a title from our contemporary (Michael Jackson), Terry Crull and Pam McGowne "Wanna Be Startin' Something'" that you will enjoy hearing. This concert is sure to be a "Thriller" and if you think so, then "You Are Not Alone." It is "Human Nature" to think "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough," and everyone should say to themself right now, "I’ll Be There" to hear TC32's and Pam's LAST concert with FHSU Choirs. After this performance, those two will "Beat It."
Free to the public!