LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMINg ARTS LIED CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS MUSIC Lied Center for Performing Arts Lincoln “Nebraska’s Home for the Arts” welcomes concerts, Broadway shows, dance troupes, orchestras and more to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s campus. The 2025–26 Broadway series includes “Hadestown,” “The Music Man” and “Suffs.” The Astro La Vista Get tickets to a concert at The Astro. This 2,400-seat theater and its connecting 5,500-seat outdoor amphitheater offer intimate, state-of-the-art live music experiences. Recent performances have included Bonnie Raitt, Whiskey Myers and The Red Clay Strays. Holland Performing Arts Center Omaha The performance spaces at Holland Performing Arts Center — the 2,000-seat shoebox-style Kiewit Concert Hall and the 350-seat Scott Hall — are renowned for their acoustics. Get tickets to see the Omaha Symphony and national touring acts. Pinnacle Bank Arena HOLLAND PERFORMINg ARTS CENTER TOM KESSLER, HOLLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Lincoln When the Huskers basketball teams aren’t playing, Pinnacle Bank Arena doubles as a stellar concert and entertainment venue, featuring recent headliners like Chicago, Creed, “Weird Al” Yankovic, ZZ Top and comedians Nate Bargatze and Bert Kreischer. EVENTS Omaha Film Festival Omaha Mark your calendars for March, movie buffs! The Omaha Film Festival screens 100 independent films and advanced screenings, including animated shorts, documentaries, features and Nebraska-made films, during this weeklong event. NEBRASKA’S BIg RODEO Great American Comedy Festival Norfolk Each June, comedy fans travel to Johnny Carson’s hometown to see some of the nation’s best comedians perform in honor of Carson’s lasting legacy. Past headliners include Frank Caliendo, Joel McHale and Martin Short. Arbor Day Celebration Nebraska City The first Arbor Day was celebrated in Nebraska in April of 1872. Now, the entire nation follows Nebraska’s lead. Join the celebration where it all began, with tree plantings, blossom tours, markets, kids’ games, hayrack rides, a parade and more. Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Burwell Join thousands in The Outdoor Rodeo Capital of Nebraska for roping, barrel racing, steer riding, animal shows, tractor pulls, a wild horse race and more in July at Nebraska’s Big Rodeo. 48 VisitNebraska.com/culture
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