Somewhere Fest in Wichita is a festival and a conference held in downtown Wichita. It is a two-day music and arts festival. In its first year, this festival was known as the Elsewhere Festival, but it has been rebranded to reflect its mission of making Wichita “somewhere” where artists and music enthusiasts can explore their creative freedom.
What is Somewhere Festival Wichita? It’s a music festival with a diverse lineup of local and regional artists that play a variety of genres.
In addition to musical performances, Somewhere Fest offers attendees hands-on opportunities to engage with the music industry, educational sessions on community organization and transformative action, and a commitment to radical inclusivity, including a free concert stage.
Somewhere Fest Food: During this festival, you can enjoy local food from 20+ food vendors in the Coleman lot across from Wave (145 N Emporia Ave). This is free to attend, but please bring cash for some yummy street tacos, BBQ, and more. This area will be open from 4 – 10 pm.
Somewhere Fest in Wichita
The conference part of the festival is where you can chat about artistry, activism, and the music industry. Attendees can participate in panel discussions and workshops led by music professionals.
When is Somewhere Fest in Wichita? June 13 -14, 2025.
More about Somewhere Fest Wichita:
- This festival is open to all ages, but some aspects might be for adults only. I would follow their Facebook to see if what you want to attend is age-appropriate.
- Kids 5 and under are free.
- Strollers are permitted outside of the music stages. Strollers are not allowed otherwise.
- You can not bring food or drink outside.
- This is a clear bag event.
