Hippodrome

Hippodrome is a celebration of the arts and features the creative talents of Wichita State Shockers! The 98th Annual Hippodrome will feature performances on April 10, 2025 at 6 p.m. in the Eugene Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Groups participating in the competition will perform a 15-to-20 minute scripted performance with the use of the year's theme: Huxley Goes Viral. The top three winners of the skit competition will receive awards for first, second and third place, as well as individual awards for Best Actor & Actress, Best Prop and Spirit.

Hippodrome first appeared in 1928 where students and organizations were invited to enter a stunt competition for a ten dollar prize. This traditional week used to be a one-day event but has since dramatically grown to include a full week’s worth of activities. The early years saw such events as wrestling and boxing matches, organizational booths and a country store. Hippodrome has been cancelled twice since its inception, once during WWII and the most recent during the coronavirus pandemic beginning in 2020.