The Cotillion opens on Dec. 7, 1960, with the Ted Weems Orchestra.

"Mr. W. Farha and I send our thanks to you for the manner in which the management handled the ball for the Danny Thomas benefit for Aiding Leukemia Stricken American Children (ALSAC). The staff was most cooperative, and everyone seemed contended, and having a good time." - Howard. C. K. (May 15, 1961)

Louie Armstrong entertains fans at The Cotillion.

Many local bands played The Cotillion as well. The Apostles was one of them.

Duke Ellington plays The Cotillion on May 6, 1966

Si Zentner

Sixth Annual Debutante Ball
"The members of Beta Kappa Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority wish to express our appreciation for your cooperation and kindness, received from your entire staff."

Fats Domino played the Cotillion in 1968

Stan Kenton

Emerald Ball
Concertgoers bring cushions and lounge on the floor of The Cotillion during a "pillow concert" by Vanilla Fudge.

The Crowell Family Singers performing at the Cotillion in 1969.

B.B. King

Fezz Fritsche

The Ohio Players
Tyrone Davis
Johnny Paycheck
Leon McAuliffe
Ferlin Husky

Mel Tillis
Tex-Mex legend Little Joe y Familia plays for a Hispanic dance at The Cotillion, September 1975.
Bloodstone
George Jones
The Dramatics

The Cotillion Ballroom hosts good clean fun and 'granny grab' at Norman Lee's Over 28 Dance.

Asleep at the Wheel
Amazing Rhythm Aces
Jerry Jeff Walker
Pablo Cruise
Dudek, Finnigan & Krueger - 2 shows
David Allen Coe - sold out
Ozark Mountain Daredevils - sold out
Lost Gonzo Band

Ray Price
Ray Wyline Hubbard
Molly Hatchet - sold out
Emmylou Harris
J J Cale
Ohio Players
Waylon Jennings
Elvin Bishop
Rusty Wier
Millie Jackson
Robert Palmer
Son Seals
David Allan Coe
Shawn Phillips

Hank Williams Jr

Ronald Reagan speaks at The Cotillion for the KFDI Ag Fair.

George Thorogood & the Destroyers
Leon Russell
Savoy Brown

Gilley's Nights - Pott County Pork & Bean Band, Oklahoma Sunshine, Rain Crow, Juice Newton, Sawdust Charlie B B King & Bobby "Blue" Bland
Spyro Gyra
John Kay & Steppenwolf
Muddy Waters
Delbert McClinton
Stephen Stills
Amy Grant

Martina McBride performs with the Fowler Brothers Band before moving to Nashville

Three Dog Night
Quarterflash
Johnny Taylor
Albert Collins
Closed Circuit Fight - Hagler vs Hearns
Jean-Luc Ponty

Iron Butterfly

Comedian Sinbad, living in Wichita, opens a show by jazz group Spyro Gyra at The Cotillion in July 1983.

The Ramones
Huey Lewis & the News
The Animals

Johhny Rivers

The Over 28 Club celebrates it's 20th anniversary with the Norman Lee Orchestra at The Cotillion.

David Sanborn

Stevie Ray Vaughn
Millie Jackson
Joan Jett
Roy Buchanan

Wilson Pickett

W.A.S.P.
Bonnie Raitt
The Monkees
Ronnie Laws

Fabulous Thunderbirds

Keith Sweat

Steve Wariner

Wichita bandleader, Myron Hull , says goodbye to along musical career playing for many swirling couples at The Cotillion in December 1990.

Sam Kinison
Santana
Marshall Tucker Band

Guitar rocker Joe Walsh helps raise $25,000 for Andover tornado victims with two shows at The Cotillion, May 19, 1991.

Dennis Miller
Hall & Oates

Larry King hosts a "town hall" meeting at The Cotillion during the 1992 Presidential Election that is broadcast worldwide on CNN.

Life is one long joke for former preacher Sam Kinison as he performs at The Cotillion on February 28, 1992.

Peter Frampton
Ice T
38 Special

Prom season glitters with new memories at The Cotillion Ballroom for South High as prom-goers dance the night away April 17, 1993. Proms are still held at the Cotillion to this day.

Alice in Chains
Spin Doctors
Jeff Dunham
Los Tigres del Norte
George Thorogood
Steve Wariner
Megadeth
Jeff Healy
Damn Yankees
Los Huracanes del Norte
D. C. Talk
Paul Rodgers
Tab Benoit

Chris LeDoux
Tim McGraw
Counting Crows
Green Day

Buddy Guy

The Over 28 Club enjoys delightful dances every Wednesday evening.

LeAnn Rimes

Emilio and his Rio band puts a Latin spin on country as they do the Emilio Shuffle at The Cotillion on October 18, 1996.

Sherman Hemsley

Richard M. "Dick" Leslie, chairman and founder, died on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2000. He was one of 21 investors who built and opened The Cotillion Ballroom. A plaque in his memory is displayed in the lobby.

Jeff Dunham

Etta James

Papa Roach

Billy Idol

The Midwestern Polka Club of Kansas celebrates 30 years at The Cotillion Ballroom the first weekend of May.

Anthrax plays The Cotillion and fuels Wichita's thriving metal scene on January 17, 2006.

The Cotillion's carpeted scalloped stage is replaced by a larger extended matching hardwood stage.

Carlos Mencia

The Cotillion becomes a non-smoking venue (due to City Ordinance 4.56.030) but does provide an outside smoking garden for those 18 & over.

The Cotillion celebrates the launch of an exciting new website.

The Cotillion Ballroom's... 50th Anniversary Concert Series
Wade Bowen
Mike McClure
12 Annual Blues Ball
Theory of a Deadman **Sold Out**
Jason Boland & The Stragglers
Kelley Hunt
1964 The Tribute
Aaron Tippin
Willie Nelson **Sold Out**
Gabriel Iglesias **Sold OUT **
Seven Dust **Sold Out**
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Clay Walker
Tony Valentine's Girls Night Out
One Night of Queen
Los Rieleros del Norte
Reckless Kelly
Tab Benoit
Eric Church **Sold Out**
Twiztid
Zoso Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
Puddle of Mudd & Saliva
Cross Canadian Ragweed
Pat Green
Headliners of Comedy Tour
Ratt
Jason Boland and The Stragglers
Korn
Jackyl
Brave Combo
Tech N9ne
Little Texas
Henry Rollins
20th Anniversary House Party
Saving Abel
Weird Al Yankovich
Mark Chesnutt
Adam Lambert
Seasons After
Magic Slim and The Teardrops
Joan Armatrading
Jamey Johnson
Gordon Lightfoot
Cinderella
Delbert McClinton
Daniel Tosh
Cheech and Chong
Asleep at The Wheel