The Cotillion Ballroom is a
concert
A concert, often known informally as a gig or show, is a live performance of music in front of an audience. The performance may be carried by a single musician, in which case it is sometimes called a recital, or by a musical ensemble such as an ...
venue in
Wichita, Kansas
Wichita ( ) is the List of cities in Kansas, most populous city in the U.S. state of Kansas and the county seat of Sedgwick County, Kansas, Sedgwick County. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population of the city was 397, ...
, United States.
It is located between Maize Road and 119th Street West on the north side of Kellogg (
U.S. 54
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) in west Wichita.
The Cotillion is a special events facility that hosts concerts,
roller derby
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, dances, comedians and stage shows featuring nationally known artists and performers. This special events facility is available to rent for concerts, dances, banquets, corporate events, wedding receptions, trade shows and private parties.
History
During the late 1950s, Wichita needed a place to go for all kinds of entertainment including concerts, dances and rental space for private functions.
Built in 1960, The Cotillion is a building with a maximum concert capacity of 2,000 people.
The circular design of the building has large wooden beams supporting a high domed ceiling over an floating hardwood maple dance floor and a stage that features a neon lit band shell.
In 2018, Richard and Catherine Leslie sold the Cotillion Ballroom to Adam Hartke, Alex Thomas, and some partners.
Events
References
External links
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The Cotillion on 360Wichita.comThe Official Cotillion MySpace pageThe Official Cotillion Facebook pageThe Official Cotillion Twitter page
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Indoor arenas in Kansas
Sports venues in Wichita, Kansas
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