May is the perfect time to plan a vacation to the Heart of the Country. Don’t miss out on big events such as the annual Wichita Riverfest or the Asian Night Market. There is so much to do for families and couples looking for a night out. Let’s dive in!
Concerts & Live Music
- May 1 – Alton Brown Live at Orpheum Theatre
- May 2 – Dead End Stings at Central Standard Brewing
- May 3 – CAIN at Century II Performing Arts & Convention Center
- May 3 – Asking Alexandria at The Cotillion
- May 6, 13, 20 & 27 – Twilight Tunes on the Terrace at Botanica Wichita
- May 9 – Jeremy Camp at Orpheum Theatre
- May 9 – Stoney LaRue at The Cotillion
- May 11 – Marcus King Band at The Cotillion
- May 16 – Symphony in the Gardens: Timeless Romance at Botanica Wichita
- May 17 – Wichita Grand Opera presents "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella) at Wichita Grand Opera
- May 18 – Midwest R&B Fest at WAVE
- May 22 – Christone "Kingfish" Ingram & Samantha Fish at The Cotillion
- May 24 – Paul Fowler at Stearman Field Bar and Grill
- May 29 – June Star at Kirby's Beer Store
Performing Arts & Comedy
- May 1-10 – “Cafe Puttanesca” at Roxy's Downtown
- May 3 – Piff the Magic Dragon at Orpheum Theatre
- May 8 – Jay Leno Live in Concert at Orpheum Theatre
- Through May 17 – "Hot Topic Time Machine" at Mosley Street Melodrama
Arts & Culture
- May 3 – Cinco De Mayo at All Things Barbecue
- May 3 – Cinco De Mayo at GROW Plant Bar
- May 4 – Open Streets ICT – NOMAR at NOMAR District
- May 9 – Rustic Spring Feast at Mark Arts
- May 24 – Wichita Asian Night Market at Equity Bank Park
- May 27 – Sushi Sampler at Mark Arts
- Through Oct. 25 – Kansas Grown! Farmers Market at Sedgwick County Extension Office
- Through Dec. 20 – Old Town Farm & Art Market at Old Town Farm & Art Market
Sports
- May 1 – 36-Hole Challenge at Arthur B. Sim
- May 1 – Wichita State Baseball at Eck Stadium – Wichita State University
- May 3 – Roses & Races: A Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Tanganyika Wildlife Park
- May 3 – Bracket Series Race #1 at Kansas International Dragway
- May 3 – Wichita State Baseball – Bark in the Park at Eck Stadium – Wichita State University
- May 4 – 2025 Prairie Fire Spring Prairie Half Marathon, 5K & Mayor's Friendly 5K at Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center
- May 7-10 – WCLA National Championship at SCHEELS Stryker Sports Complex
- May 9 – YogaTime | May: Weather at Wichita Art Museum
- May 13 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Arkansas Travelers at Equity Bank Park
- May 23 – 2025 Season Grand Opening at Boats & Bikes
- May 27 – Wichita Wind Surge vs. Tulsa Drillers at Equity Bank Park
- May 30 – 2025 Picklemania at Tap N Paddles
- Through May 31 – Riverside Yoga at Exploration Place
Food & Drink
- May 1 – Sabor & Spice: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at Mark Arts
- May 1 & 3 – Midwest Winefest 2025
- May 2 – Cinco De Mayo Mixology at Mark Arts
- May 3 – Cinco De Mayo at All Things Barbecue
- May 3 – Cinco De Mayo at GROW Plant Bar
- May 7 – Thai Travels at Mark Arts
- May 16 – Amber Waves Tasting Tour at Wichita's Historic Delano District
- May 17 – 10 Years of Gnome Beers: Anniversary Party at Hopping Gnome Brewing Company
- May 18 – Shop & Grub at Exploration Place
- May 22 – Cocktails With the Curator at Museum of World Treasures
And More
- May 1 – Windows on Collection: Electric Guitars at Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
- May 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – RiverFlix at Exploration Place
- May 3 – Cowtown Horsepower Showdown Car Show at Old Cowtown Museum
- May 10-11 – Mother's Day at the Zoo at Sedgwick County Zoo
- May 11 – A World of Blooms: Mother's Day Celebration at Botanica Wichita
- May 15 – "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" Film Screening at Orpheum Theatre
- May 17-18 – Wichita Flea Market at Century II
- May 23 - Sept 14 – Barbie You Can Be Anything: The Experience at Exploration Place
- May 23 - Sept 17 – The Game Yard at Exploration Place
For the latest list of events and experiences, check out the Visit Wichita calendar of events.
