Stiefel Theatre
Stiefel Theatre Information
Stiefel Theatre is a restored 1931 theatre in downtown Salina, Kansas, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.1 The venue presents concerts, comedy, classic films, and Salina Symphony performances, drawing audiences from Salina and the surrounding region.1,2,3
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Stiefel Theatre Policies
Before heading to Stiefel Theatre, review the venue policies so entry, seating, and show-night rules are clear before you arrive.
- Re-Entry & Smoking: Check the official Stiefel Theatre website before your event for the latest re-entry guidance. Smoking indoors is generally prohibited by law.
- Payment Options: Stiefel Theatre accepts cash and credit cards for show-night beverage and snack purchases.3
- Prohibited Items: All bags are subject to search. Weapons, outside food and beverages, signs, posters, and professional cameras with detachable or telephoto lenses are not allowed.3 Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
- Age Restrictions: Refer to the event listings for any applicable age restrictions.
Check the official Stiefel Theatre policy page for current bag rules and event-specific updates.
Discover Other Venues in the Area
Stiefel Theatre is in downtown Salina, near restaurants, shops, arts spaces, and historic buildings. These local and regional venues host arena events, outdoor concerts, and indoor-outdoor shows across the state of Kansas.
- Tony's Pizza Events Center: Salina’s multipurpose arena has more than 6,500 seats and an 18,000-square-foot convention hall for sports, concerts, and conventions.4
- Azura Amphitheater: In Bonner Springs, Azura Amphitheater holds up to 18,000 people, including about 3,100 reserved seats and multiple open-air suites.5
- WAVE: WAVE pairs a downtown Wichita concert venue with indoor-outdoor event space, welcoming crowds of 500 to 3,500 people for concerts and community events.6
Stiefel Theatre Parking and Directions
Stiefel Theatre is easily accessible by car, with public parking options available in the surrounding areas.
Public Transportation: Public transit options in Salina may be limited, so guests should reivew local transportation, rideshare, taxi, or drop-off plans before the show.
Driving: Stiefel Theatre is located at 151 S Santa Fe Ave, Salina, KS 67401, near Walnut Street. Free street parking is available around the theatre, with additional lots behind and southwest of the building.3
Other nearby parking options include:
- Public Parking Lot: 140 S 5th St, Salina, KS 67401
- Public Parking Lot: 148 S 5th St, Salina, KS 67401
Food & Drink at Stiefel Theatre
Stiefel Theatre offers beverage service at all performances, with beer, wine, mixed drinks, soda, water, and snacks available inside the venue.3 The Watson Bar and Mezzanine Bar both accept cash and credit cards.3
About Stiefel Theatre
Stiefel Theatre opened on May 19, 1931, as the Fox-Watson Theatre and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.1 After decades as a movie house, the theatre closed in 1987, then became city-owned.1 A major restoration followed, and the theatre reopened on March 8, 2003.1,2
Since reopening, the stage has featured BB King, Merle Haggard, Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, and other national touring acts.1 Later downtown revitalization work added a new sound system, stage improvements, remodeled backstage spaces, and a rebuilt historic tower.2