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About Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center
Welcome to Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, nestled in Sheridan Hall on the Fort Hays State University campus in Hays, Kansas. With seating for approximately 1,100–1,114 guests, this indoor venue hosts the Encore Series, university music events, and tours from notable performers. Whether you’re here for a concert, theater, or community performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and eateries to help you plan a smooth visit.
Plan ahead with our insider tips: secure your seats using the seating plan (beach-schmidt-seating-2021.pdf) to pick your preferred great seats and the section you want. Parking is convenient via the lot between Sheridan Hall and McCartney Hall, with a dedicated loading dock in the same area. For getting around, DSNWK ACCESS provides public transit in Hays, Tiger Transport offers campus shuttles, and ridesharing options like Uber are available. When you’re ready to unwind, Explore Hays with recommended hotels such as Baymont by Wyndham Hays and other lodging listed by Visit Hays CVB, plus nearby dining—great for after-show meals. If you’re visiting for the Encore Series or Hays Symphony, we’ve got you covered with reliable, up-to-date information, straight from a friend in the business.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 1,114-seat center (Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center) per Sheridan Hall page; Beach/Schmidt page lists 1,100 seats.
- Address: Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center, Sheridan Hall, Fort Hays State University, 600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601-4099.
- Venue type: Indoor performing arts center on a university campus; hosts the Encore Series and university music events.
- Seating chart: Seating Plan available as a JPG (beach-schmidt-seating-2021.pdf).
- Parking: Parking lot between Sheridan Hall and McCartney Hall; loading dock in that lot.
- Transit: ACCESS public transportation (DSNWK) serves Hays; Tiger Transport on campus; rideshare options (Uber) available.
- Nearby hotels: Multiple options in Hays; Visit Hays CVB lists hotels/motels; examples include Baymont by Wyndham Hays.
- Notable events hosted: Encore Series performances and Hays Symphony concerts at Beach/Schmidt; touring acts have performed there.
- Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming; Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center remains within Sheridan Hall.