OMA Box Office is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Box Office will open 1 hour prior to doors opening on performance dates. Tickets may also be purchased below. If you need assistance please call 785-242-8810.
This event is sold out! Join us for our next Murder Mystery Dinners on June 13th and November 13th.
Kick up your boots and hit the dance floor! Join us for Line Dance Lessons with KC Boot Dancer on Tuesday, February 3rd from 6:30–8:00 PM at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Whether you’re brand new or just want to brush up your moves, this fun, high-energy class will have you dancing to today’s most popular line dance favorites—think the kind of songs you hear everywhere from country radio to TikTok trends, like Copperhead Road, Good Time, Tipsy, and more.
The Reign Dance Studios Competition Team has been hard at work for months and is ready to show you what they’ve got! Join us for their 6th annual competition team and solo showcase.
Full team - February 7th, 7 PM - $10 at the door
The Reign Dance Studios Competition Team has been hard at work for months and is ready to show you what they’ve got! Join us for their 6th annual competition team and solo showcase.
Solo showcase - February 8th - 2 PM - FREE
Join us on Wednesday, February 11th, for a special experience beginning at 7:30 AM with a traditional Colombian breakfast. Guests will then enjoy an engaging presentation from Alejandra Parra Herrera, a senior student-athlete at Ottawa University originally from Bogotá, Colombia. Majoring in Finance and Economics, Alejandra brings together her academic insight and personal heritage to share the history, beauty, and vibrant spirit of her home country. As a member of the OU tennis team in her final year, she is honored to give the community a glimpse into the culture that shaped her.
UNIS is an eight-member South Korean K-pop girl group formed through the hit survival show Universe Ticket. Since their debut in 2024, UNIS has quickly gained international attention for their elegant performance style, strong live vocals, and emotionally driven music that centers on connection, growth, and youth. Their name represents “U & I Story,” symbolizing the bond between the members and their global fandom, EverAfter. Purchase Tickets
Get ready for a fun night of Music Bingo at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, February 19th! Doors open at 6:30 PM and Bingo begins at 7:00 PM. Best part? It’s free to play and open to all ages!
This month’s themed bingo cards include:
Songs with LOVE in the Title
Heartbreak Songs
What’s Your Name
Concessions and bar beverages will be available for purchase by cash or card.
Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! Tickets
For the past two decades, Austin’s The Band of Heathens have been ahead of the curve. Whether that’s through incisive lyrics or a sound they crafted that’s become mainstream, the group of troubadours has been steadfast in their truth. On the band’s upcoming album, titled Country Sides, The Band of Heathens takes a look back at their career with gratitude and great satisfaction. Tickets on sale November 21st at 10am!
Since the days of Hank Thompson, the Brazos Valley Boys have been an influential part of the musical roots of Western Swing and even the roots of Rock and Roll with their swing band sound that brings the older music to life again! Today, the BVB continue to bring the very best of the blues, jazz, classic country and rock, and big-band swing. Purchase Tickets
Join us in the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium basement for a monstrously fun evening as we present “Young Dead Frankenstein,” an interactive murder mystery dinner in partnership with the Ottawa Recreation Commission, performed by Upstage Productions.
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. We’ll announce a reschedule date soon!
Free Music Bingo returns to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium on Thursday, January 15th! Sponsored by the Friends of the OMA and the Ottawa Recreation Commission, this fun, family-friendly event is free to play and features prizes every round. Doors open at 6:30 PM with bingo starting at 7:00 PM. January’s music themes include Classic Country, Television Theme Songs, and Animated Movies. Concessions and bar beverages will be available for purchase.
Get ready for an unforgettable night of classic rock as Styx Illusion and Doobies KC take the OMA stage for a powerhouse double tribute show! From soaring vocals to legendary harmonies and iconic guitar riffs, this is the perfect way to kick off 2026. Purchase Tickets
Line Dance Lessons with KC Boot Dancer are back in 2026! Join us on the first Tuesday of every month for a fun and welcoming evening of dancing at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Lessons run from 6:30–7:30 PM, followed by open dancing from 7:30–8:00 PM. Cost is $10 at the door, and all ages and experience levels are welcome.
Don’t miss our friends from the Grand Ottawa Opry with their Christmas show with special guest Lorena Prater! The Pre-show will be brought to you by The Reese Brothers: Dale Reese, Bob Reese, and Abner Reese. Doors open at 4:30pm, show begins at 6pm. Tickets are $15 at the door.
Join us for the Ottawa City Band Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 14 at 2:00 PM! This beloved holiday tradition is fun for the whole family—and admission is free.
Come experience the magic of The Nutcracker presented by Reign Dance Studios! Tickets go on sale on November 15th!
Come experience the magic of The Nutcracker presented by Reign Dance Studios! Tickets go on sale on November 15th!
Presented by Blue Ice Vodka: The Jeremy McComb “Christmas Cowboy Style” Tour is a heartwarming holiday show that captures the true spirit of a Western Christmas. Blending classic country Christmas songs and cowboy poetry from legends like Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks, and Michael Martin Murphey, McComb takes audiences back to a simpler time filled with stories, laughter, and true connection. Set in intimate venues—Theaters and even underground caverns—the show delivers a nostalgic, Western celebration of a true country Christmas... cowboy style.
Kick up your heels and join us for a night of fun, fitness, and fantastic dancing! We’re teaming up once again with KC Boot Dancer to bring line dancing back to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Whether you’re brand new to line dancing or a seasoned pro, you’ll have a blast learning and dancing together.
Free Music Bingo returns to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, November 20th! Enjoy two Christmas-themed cards and one Classic Country round with prizes every game. Doors open at 6:30 PM and bingo begins at 7 PM. All ages welcome. Bar and concessions available for purchase.
The Ottawa Police Department will host a free presentation to learn more about responding to an Active Shooter Event.
The presentation will be full of information to help residents, business owners, employees, and others prepare to respond to and survive an Active Shooter Incident.
The Centropolis Christian Church Presents: The Duke Mason Band Gospel and Christmas Concert. Admission is 2 canned goods or $5 for Hope House. A special love offering will be taken for the band. Doors open at 3pm.
Join us for a special night of live music to support Millie Watts, an Ottawa Middle School student and our “official OMA dancing mascot.” Millie was born with Williams Syndrome and was recently diagnosed with an extremely rare vascular condition requiring extensive treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital. Music has always been her greatest joy, and this benefit concert will help send her to Boston with love, support, and unforgettable memories. Get Tickets
Excitement is building for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and Franklin County is getting ready to play its part! Given Ottawa’s close proximity to the metro, data continues to show that visitors will access our community. In preparation for this worldwide event, join us for a Community Kickoff to learn more about the impact on our region.
Kick up your heels and join us for a night of fun, fitness, and fantastic dancing! We’re teaming up once again with KC Boot Dancer to bring line dancing back to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Whether you’re brand new to line dancing or a seasoned pro, you’ll have a blast learning and dancing together.
This special event serves as a fundraiser for the Ottawa Main Street Association, with proceeds helping bring more events to downtown Ottawa and support our amazing local businesses. Based out of Wichita, HiFi Productions delivers a high-energy show packed with music, comedy, and audience participation for a fast-paced, unforgettable experience. Tickets
R & B Sports hosts their Semi-Annual Sports Memorabilia & Card Show on Saturday, November 8 from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Free admission. Special autograph guest: Kansas City Chiefs legend Bill Maas, appearing from 1–2 PM. Autographs $7 per item.
The Instamatics, led by Charlie Stendebach from the band Charlie and the Stingrays, are coming to Ottawa to bring a party and some of the best songs from the greatest decade of music, the 60s!!
Bring your dancing shoes and sing along to songs from the Beatles, Monkees, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Dave Clark 5, Kinks, CCR, Animals, Hollies, Steppenwolf, Tommy James, Neil Diamond, Johnny Rivers, Mitch Ryder, The Bee Gees, and many more……
Whether you come to dance or sit back and listen, The Instamatics are sure to keep you entertained! Get Tickets
Studio H presents our fall recital “Patience” on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. We look forward to sharing our love of dance with our family and friends. Tickets on sale Friday, October 24th at 10am.
The Ottawa Memorial Auditorium and the Franklin County Historical Society host a one-night paranormal investigation of the OMA. Join us Friday, October 24th at 7:30pm for an evening of history, guided investigations of public and backstage spaces and 30 minutes of free-range investigation. We’ll conclude the evening with a group gathering to discuss our findings.
Taps & Tunes 2025, presented by BCI Mechanical and Building Controls Integration Inc., returns on Saturday, October 18 inside the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Hosted by the Friends of the OMA, this 21+ event is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year, with proceeds supporting the remodel of the exhibition hall kitchen into a community commercial kitchen. This year’s event expands beyond beer with tastings from Kansas breweries, wineries, and distilleries, plus a variety of food. Headlining the night is Paramount, a high-energy 80s rock tribute band. Come sing with us! Tickets
Music Bingo returns to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, October 16 from 7:00–8:30 PM. This month’s game features two spooky Halloween-themed cards and one full of 90’s favorites. Free to play with prizes for winners, plus bar and concessions available. Bring your friends for a fun midweek night out!
Mike Arnett, Shoestrang and a couple of Fatt Rascals are bringing their show to the OMA on Saturday, October 11th at 7pm! Enjoy a night of family entertainment from classic county music to new! Tickets are $15 at the door. Children under get in FREE!
Kick up your heels and join us for a night of fun, fitness, and fantastic dancing! We’re teaming up once again with KC Boot Dancer to bring line dancing back to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Whether you’re brand new to line dancing or a seasoned pro, you’ll have a blast learning and dancing together.
Experience the closest thing to a George Strait concert with this tribute show, featuring a talented performer who has been hailed as the ultimate George Strait tribute artist. Enjoy a night of classic country music and memories that will leave you dancing in the aisles and singing along to every song. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable evening of entertainment! With opening act Jayly Rae! Purchase Tickets
Experience the heart and soul of country music right here in Ottawa, KS! Join us for an unforgettable season of toe-tapping rhythms, honky-tonk lyrics, and world-class performances featuring a mix of local legends and Nashville guests.
September 27, 2025 – Host Jim Winters’ Birthday Bash - An afternoon of music, fun, and surprises as we celebrate Jim Winters’ special day with his friends and band-mates.
Get ready to rock!
Grab your lawn chair, rally your friends, and join us at Forest Park for a FREE concert with the one and only The Bop Daddies!
Join us for Free Music Bingo — a fun twist on your favorite tunes! Sing along, mark your cards, and win prizes. No cost to play and no musical knowledge required — just bring your friends and your love of good music!
Kick up your heels and join us for a night of fun, fitness, and fantastic dancing! We’re teaming up once again with KC Boot Dancer to bring line dancing back to the Ottawa Memorial Auditorium. Whether you’re brand new to line dancing or a seasoned pro, you’ll have a blast learning and dancing together.
