Barton has no shortage of events to offer the community. Each season brings a unique flavor of visual and performing arts. Live entertainment. Right in your back yard.
Interested in learning more about Barton Performing Arts programs? Click on the links below to find program information, curriculum guides, and more!
Arts Program | Dance Program | Music Program | Theatre Program
Next Show:
Autumn Arts Sneak Preview Concert
Thursday, October 5th
7:30pm
Fine Arts Auditorium
FREE EVENT
The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy its “Autumn Arts” Sneak Preview Concert! The concert will feature vocal and instrumental performances, as well as performances by the Barton Dance Theatre.
Fall Theatre Production: Puffs
Thursday, October 26th 7:30pm
Friday, October 27th 7:30pm
Saturday, October 28th 2:00pm*
Saturday, October 28th 7:30pm*
*Adult patrons who dress in costume will receive 50% off their ticket on Saturday, October 28th!
Fine Arts Auditorium
$10 for Adults. Children - College Students (with ID) FREE.
All tickets will be sold at the door, our Box Office will be open an hour prior to show time for purchases. Questions? Give us a call at, 620-792-9391 or email fager@bartonccc.edu!
A wizard-centric original comedy for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Join the “Braves,” “Snakes,” “Smarts,” and “Puffs” for a show filled with laughs and adventure. Suitable for all ages!
Haunting on the Hill
Saturday, October 28th
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fine Arts Building
Please register here if you plan to attend- this helps us to ensure we have enough supplies.
This free family-friendly event celebrates the creative side of Halloween with activities including games, performances, escape room lockbox challenge, costume contest, art-making session, and a cake walk (small fee, cash only please*), and more! Don't forget to register here!
To sign up for the costume contest please click here!
*ATM located in the Student Union
Performing Arts Department 2022-2023 Schedule of Events
August 2023
August 2023
Auditions: PUFFS
Monday, August 21st and Tuesday, August 22nd
7pm
Fine Arts Building, F-164For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is a story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. To audition prepare 5 minutes of Standup Comedy to perform. All are invited to audition.
September 2023
September 2023
Barton Dance Theatre Car Wash
Saturday, September 2nd
10 am - 3 pm
Eagle Tire, 1008 Kansas Ave in Great Bend
This fundraiser will help get Barton Dance Theatre to KC and NYC!
Service Through Music
Monday, September 11th
12:00 pm
Flag Pole on Campus
Barton instrumentalists will play tribute to those who lost their lives on 9/11 and to our Barton County first responders by performing at the flag pole.
Faculty Recital & Exhibition
Thursday, September 14th
5:00pm
Shafer Art Gallery
Barton's Fine & Performing Arts faculty present music, theatre, dance, and visual art.
October 2023
October 2023
Autumn Arts Sneak Preview Concert
Thursday, October 5th
7:30pm
Fine Arts Auditorium
FREE EVENT
The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy its “Autumn Arts” Sneak Preview Concert! The concert will feature vocal and instrumental performances, as well as performances by the Barton Dance Theatre.
Friday Night Line Dance Class
Friday, October 20th
7:00pm
Studio 34
$15 per Individual , $20 per couple
Social and Line Dances taught to all ages.
Tickets available for purchase soon- check back later for details!
Fall Theatre Production: Puffs
Thursday, October 26th 7:30pm
Friday, October 27th 7:30pm
Saturday, October 28th 2:00pm
Saturday, October 28th 7:30pm
Fine Arts Auditorium
$10 for Adults. Children - College Students (with ID) FREE.
All tickets will be sold at the door, our Box Office will be open an hour prior to show time for purchases. Questions? Give us a call at, 620-792-9391.
A wizard-centric original comedy for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Join the “Braves,” “Snakes,” “Smarts,” and “Puffs” for a show filled with laughs and adventure. Suitable for all ages!
Haunting on the Hill
Saturday, October 28th
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Fine Arts Building
Please register here if you plan to attend- this helps us to ensure we have enough supplies.
This free family-friendly event celebrates the creative side of Halloween with activities including games, performances, escape room lockbox challenge, costume contest, art-making session, and a cake walk (small fee, cash only please*), and more!
Check back on Monday, Sept. 25th, to sign-up for the costume contest!
*ATM located in the Student Union
Auditions – A Christmas Story
Sunday, October 29th
3:00pm – Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Avenue in Great Bend
Monday, October
30th 6:00pm – F164.
Combined Concert at Sterling College
Sunday, October 29th
3:00pm
Sterling College, 125 W Cooper Ave, Sterling, KS 67579
FREE EVENT
This first in an exchange concert featuring the Prairie Winds concert band with the Sterling College Band.
November 2023
November 2023
Student Recital 1
Thursday, November 2nd
5:00pm
Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel
FREE EVENT
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.
Auditions- Spring Musical; Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang
Saturday, November 4th
2:00pm
Fine Arts Auditorium
Combined Concert with Sterling College
Thursday, November 9th
3:00pm
Fine Arts Auditorium
FREE EVENT
This first in an exchange concert featuring the Prairie Winds concert band with the Sterling College Band.
Dancing Around the World Presentation
Tuesday, November 14th
6:30pm
Studio 34
FREE EVENT
Students from the History of Dance class will present their research on dances from their heritage.
Fall Barton Cougar Dance Day
Friday, November 17th
11:00am - 4:00pm
Studio 34
Instrumental Concert
Thursday, November 16th
7:30pm
Fine Arts Auditorium
FREE EVENT
Student Recital 2
Thursday, November 30th
5:00pm
Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel
FREE EVENT
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.
December 2023
December 2023
Holiday Concert
Friday, December 1st
7:30pm
Fine Arts Auditorium
FREE EVENT
A Christmas Story
Tuesday, December 5th
7:30pm
Crest Theater, 1905 Lakin Avenue in Great Bend
Central Kansas Community Choir Concert
Friday, December 8th
7:30pm
Please check back for more information!