Over the next few minutes we will be going over everything we know about music in Wichita which is obviously a broad subject but we will do our best to share as much info as quickly as we can.
Diving head first into the best musical instrument stores in your area seems like a logical place to start. We will even include different lists for where to buy guitars and the top drum shops in town and while some may quibble about which store should go in which list you will get the info you need either way.
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Where to get a broken instrument repaired will follow that up. There are many repair companies that can tune a piano, repair a guitar, or work on all varieties of band instruments.
Once all the instrument talk is out of the way we will pivot to local music classes and lessons for kids or adults before moving on to stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records. You can find numerous places to enjoy live entertainment at the best concert halls and music venues near you.
Bars and restaurants with live music will get a shout out as well. A discussion about the Wichita music calendar wouldn’t be complete without mentioning some great festivals and events either.
At the end we will share a map to help you find these stores or venues, and you are all welcome to click this link to read more about CD’s, records, instruments, and more around the Midwest.
Wichita Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best Wichita musical instrument stores would be:
- Wichita Band Instrument at 2525 E Douglas Ave
- McHugh Violins at 1626 George Washington Blvd
New and used guitars are sold at Wichita Band Instrument with service warranty within two years including free repairs, section replacement, component installation, and free adjustments within your 30-day purchase.
McHugh Violins is a full-service violin shop near you that specializes in modern and vintage instruments designed for professionals and students alike. They also provide expert repair, restoration, and adjustment services for violins, violas, cellos, basses, and bows, to ensure optimal playing condition.
Where To Buy Guitars
Shorts Guitars at 2525 East Douglas Avenue is a great place to buy guitars and accessories in your area.
Drum Shops Near You
Midwest Drum & Percussion at 2228 East Douglas Avenue is a great specialist drump shop in Wichita and if you notice our map later many of these instrument and music shops are in the same part of town along Douglas Avenue.
Instrument Repairs
Instrument repairs are available at:
- Phil Uhlik Music at 2160 E Douglas Ave
- Damm Music Center at 8945 W Central Ave
- Sharp’s Repair at 841 S Poplar St
- Lighthouse Music Services at 5918 Clarendon St
Phil Uhlik Music is a full-line local music store that specializes in guitars, bass, drums, keyboards, sound, lighting, installations, lessons, repairs, and rentals for over 50 years.
Instrument repair services and private music lessons including guitar, piano, drum lessons, and more are offered at Damm Music Center who also buys used instruments like guitars, basses, drums, trumpets, violins, and many more.
Sharp’s Repair provides piano repair, moving, and tuning services who also has piano lessons for all ages.
Beginning students to professional clarinet and saxophone players are invited at Lighthouse Music Services where they offer music lessons as well as custom instrument repair.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Senseney Music at 2300 E Lincoln St
- Garten’s Music at 4235 W Central Ave
Music lessons for singing, instruments, piano, and guitar are offered at Senseney Music where they also sell band and orchestral instruments, guitars and amplifiers, accessories, percussion, acoustic and digital pianos from the best manufacturers and publishers in the industry. They also provide on-site instrument repair services near you.
The Garten’s Music & The Wichita Music Academy provides online and on-site music lessons for piano, guitar, bass, voice, ukulele, trumpet, trombone, flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin, viola, drums, and percussion instruments for all ages. They also offer rentals for orchestra instruments like trumpets, trombones, flutes, clarinets, saxes, violins, violas, cellos, and more.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Vintage Stock at 7700 East Kellogg Dr
- Spektrum Muzik at 905 W Douglas Ave
Vintage Stock is an all-in-one store that offers a wide range of hit movies available in Blu-ray, DVD, and 4k UHD, retro and modern video games, music, toy, and poster collectibles, comics, and memorabilia.
Wichita Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Wichita live music venues is always a good time:
- The Brickyard at 125 N Mead St
- Wave at 650 E 2nd St N
- The Cotillion at 11120 W Kellogg Dr
Live music every Friday and Saturday nights with special summer shows on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday nights are featured at The Brickyard.
Wave is a concert venue near you that welcomes eclectic crowds of 500-3,500 people for concerts and events where you can also find lounge areas and a bar that offers a fine selection of craft beers.
The Cotillion is a special events facility that hosts concerts, dances, and stage shows featuring popular artists and performers. Rentals for corporate events, wedding receptions, trade shows, and private parties are offered as well.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music in your area:
- Harry’s Uptown Bar & Grill at 3023 E Douglas Ave
- Dockum at 104 S Broadway
- Oasis Lounge at 4121 W Maple St
Dockum is a speakeasy-style bar that serves exquisitely crafted drinks using fresh-squeezed juices, home-made bitters and syrups, and a variety of tiny nibbles that bring you to a whole different time and place.
Enjoy good food and affordable drinks with television and pool at Oasis Lounge Bar and Grill.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Barleycorn’s at 608 E Douglas Ave
- Artichoke Sandwich Bar at 811 N Broadway
Barleycorn’s is a live entertainment venue and bar that hosts programmed events during weekdays and features live music on weekends. They also have a smoking patio and serve great pizza.
Artichoke Sandwich Bar has been one of the best spots to go for fantastic sandwiches and live music since 1984.
Music Festivals In Your Area
Have as much fun as you can at these music festivals near you:
Smoke on the Plains Derby BBQ and Music Festival is home to a number of annual events including the Derby BBQ Festival, Tree Lighting, Independence Day Celebration, and more.
The Walnut Valley Festival is a local acoustic music festival held annually that features bluegrass music including a wide variety of other acoustic styles.
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Enjoy The Wichita Local Music Scene
Well guys, we tried cover as much as we possibly could. You read about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, where to go for lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues like bars and restaurants, plus the best festivals near you.
Anyone that is still here probably knows bit about the local music scene themselves. If so feel free to tell us if we got anything incorrect, if we left any cool spots out, or just share your own thoughts in the comments at the end of the post. Now go have fun enjoying the music in Wichita.
