The Wichita Foundation Amphitheater at Exploration Place is now open. The groundbreaking was on March 6, 2024. The outdoor theater is located along the Arkansas River outside Exploration Place. The theater will showcase the nightly Ring of Fire show at Wichita’s iconic Keeper of the Plains sculpture. It will also provide a stunning venue for live performances, free family movie nights, and other community events.
The Wichita Foundation committed $1 million to the construction of the outdoor theater, which opened in fall 2024.
Exploration Place Outdoor Amphitheater
- It provides a stunning venue for live performances along the river and of the Keeper of the Plains.
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- The 1,500-capacity amphitheater also includes a mixed-use space designed to foster a vibrant riverfront atmosphere, where pedestrians and cyclists can gather safely.
- Exploration Place hosts FREE Yoga at the Amphitheater.
- Park Run is another great way to get active. You can run or walk with your community.
- The amphitheater is a blend of art, architecture, and nature.
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“This will truly be a space to be enjoyed by all, so the Wichita Foundation is the perfect partner for us on this project,” said Adam Smith, Exploration Place’s president and CEO.
“The amphitheater will foster community spirit and convening, and is destined to enhance the quality of life for Wichitans and visitors from across the country,” said Shelly Prichard, Wichita Foundation’s president and CEO. “We are thrilled to spur the momentum and impact of this bold space, and know the amphitheater will be a jewel within our city.”
Fun Fact: Exploration Place opened in April 2000 and welcomed a record 403,543 visitors in 2024.
Exploration Place Amphitheater
