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McCain Performance Series

Kansas State's touring season at McCain Auditorium, bringing Broadway musicals, comedy, jazz and country shows to campus.

1501 Goldstein Cir · Manhattan, KS

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Price: $25–$50
When it runs: Season runs September through April
Good for: A night out for two
Second and third visits
Public transit nearby: K-State UnionBus 1, 5, E/W Express, Wildcat Campus Loop · 0.2 mi away
Union NorthBus 1, 5, E/W Express, Wildcat Campus Loop · 0.2 mi away
Aggieville SBus 1, E/W Express · 0.3 mi away
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Flying in: Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) is about 6 miles away.
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About McCain Performance Series

The McCain Performance Series brings touring shows to McCain Auditorium on the Kansas State University campus. The 2026-27 season runs 19 performances from September to April, with Broadway musicals such as Shucked, The Music Man and Mrs. Doubtfire, plus Second City comedy, jazz and country acts. Family shows include Cirque Dreams Holidaze, and the Manhattan Symphony Orchestra joins the lineup.

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