Nebraska events

Cities: Omaha (22) · Lincoln (40) · Minden (2)

By month: October 2026 (7) · November 2026 (36) · December 2026 (18) · January 2027 (7) · February 2027 (5) · March 2027 (2)

By category: Craft Fair (4) · Festival (2) · Food & Drink (2) · Holiday (12) · Market (2) · Music (14) · Sports (27) · Theater & Comedy (5)

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• Rand Farm The Frontier Pumpkin Festival

  Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  This October, a brand-new pumpkin festival is taking over at Rand Farm Park. The Frontier brings together thousands of pumpkins, live tribute...

  Source: Tourism board

• Dog Friendly Days at Lincoln Castle

  Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Festival · Admission: unknown

  Explore with Paws on Dog Friendly Days! We know that your four-legged friends enjoy exploring just as much as you, so don't miss the opportunity for...

  Source: Tourism board

• Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Wayne State

  Oct 23, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• The Big Spook

  Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Community · Admission: unknown

  The Monster Invasion is back! A week of spooky fun takes over the city with creative installations, themed activities and family-friendly frights...

  Source: Tourism board

• NEW DATE: Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

  Oct 26, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Ella Langley

  Oct 30, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. Washington (football)

  Oct 31, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, Nebraska vs. Washington.

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska Men's Basketball vs. Le Moyne

  Nov 2, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. San Jose State

  Nov 2, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. Le Moyne (men's basketball)

  Nov 2, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Le Moyne, 6:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• America's Pub Quiz at B5 Brewing

  Nov 3, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Food & Drink · Free admission

  Weekly Tuesday trivia.

  Source: Venue

• Outlander in Concert

  Nov 3, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Ralston Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair

  Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 8, 2026 · Ralston, NE · Craft Fair · Admission: unknown

  500+ vendors with food and entertainment.

  Source: State tourism

• Music Bingo at B5 Brewing

  Nov 6, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Music · Free admission

  Music bingo.

  Source: Venue

• Frost Frolic Holiday Market

  Nov 7, 2026 · Fairbury, NE · Market · Admission: unknown

  First Saturday in November holiday market.

  Source: Organizer

• Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Western Illinois

  Nov 7, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• America's Pub Quiz at B5 Brewing

  Nov 10, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Food & Drink · Free admission

  Weekly Tuesday trivia.

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. North Carolina A&T

  Nov 10, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska Men's Basketball vs. Lindenwood

  Nov 11, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. Lindenwood (men's basketball)

  Nov 11, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Lindenwood, 8 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Howler Comedy Takeover at Kinkaider Brewing

  Nov 12, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Stand-up comedy takeover (listing on Beer.Social).

  Source: Aggregator

• Pentatonix: Christmas In The City Tour

  Nov 12, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• La boheme (Opera Omaha)

  Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Omaha Holiday Boutique

  Nov 13, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Craft Fair · Admission: unknown

  Holiday boutique.

  Source: Festival listing site

• Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire

  Nov 14, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Black Violin

  Nov 15, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. South Dakota (men's basketball)

  Nov 18, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. South Dakota, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Zac Brown Band

  Nov 19, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Beetlejuice the Musical

  Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Music Bingo at B5 Brewing

  Nov 20, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Music · Free admission

  Music bingo.

  Source: Venue

• Third Day, Chris Tomlin & TobyMac

  Nov 20, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Zoo Lights Powered by LES

  Nov 20, 2026 – Dec 30, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Nov. 20–Dec. 30, 5:30–9:30 p.m.; timed tickets required.

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. Ohio State (football)

  Nov 21, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, Nebraska vs. Ohio State.

  Source: University athletics

• Seward Holiday Craft Fair

  Nov 21, 2026 · Seward, NE · Craft Fair · Admission: unknown

  Holiday craft fair.

  Source: Festival listing site

• Dolly Parton's Christmas Carol

  Nov 25, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. Southern U. (men's basketball)

  Nov 25, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Southern U., 4 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Christmas at Union Station

  Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Paid / ticketed

  Tree lighting Nov. 27, 4–8 p.m.; Holiday Cultural Festival Dec. 4; admission listed as adults $17.

  Source: Venue

• STOMP

  Nov 27, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Harry Potter in Concert

  Nov 28, 2026 – Nov 29, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Holiday Lights Festival

  Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Lighting ceremony Nov 28 (site headline says Nov 29-Jan 1; confirm), family festival Dec 6, fireworks Dec 31.

  Source: Organizer

• Omaha Holiday Lights Festival

  Nov 28, 2026 – Jan 1, 2027 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  27th season; lights nightly Nov. 28–Jan. 1; lighting ceremony Nov. 28 (music 5 p.m., ceremony 6 p.m.), Dec. 6 family festival, Dec. 31 fireworks.

  Source: Organizer

• Christmas City Festival

  Nov 29, 2026 · Minden, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Christmas City 5K, Santa, parade and Light of the World Pageant.

  Source: State tourism

• Christmas City Festival (Minden)

  Nov 29, 2026 · Minden, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Listed by VisitNebraska.

  Source: State tourism

• Nebraska vs. Ohio St. (men's basketball)

  Dec 2, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Ohio St., 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• An Irish Christmas

  Dec 3, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Wahoo Winter Fest

  Dec 4, 2026 – Dec 5, 2026 · Wahoo, NE · Festival · Admission: unknown

  Winter festival.

  Source: Festival listing site

• Christmas Together

  Dec 5, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Love, The Locals Sip + Shop

  Dec 5, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Craft Fair · Admission: unknown

  Local makers sip-and-shop event.

  Source: Organizer

• Joyful Noise

  Dec 6, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Love, The Locals Holiday Market

  Dec 6, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Market · Admission: unknown

  Local makers holiday market.

  Source: Organizer

• Jonas Brothers

  Dec 10, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Hometown Christmas (Ashland)

  Dec 12, 2026 · Ashland, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  Light parade, Santa and 6th annual Holiday Craft Festival.

  Source: State tourism

• Hallmark(ish) Parody

  Dec 16, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Theater & Comedy · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. Mount St. Mary's (men's basketball)

  Dec 17, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Mount St. Mary's, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. FDU (men's basketball)

  Dec 20, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. FDU, 3 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Home Free

  Dec 21, 2026 · Omaha, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. New Haven (men's basketball)

  Dec 30, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. New Haven, 1 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. Michigan St. (men's basketball)

  Jan 2, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Michigan St., 2:45 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. Michigan (men's basketball)

  Jan 5, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Michigan, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. Iowa (men's basketball)

  Jan 16, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Iowa, 7 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. UCLA (men's basketball)

  Jan 22, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. UCLA, 8 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. Indiana (men's basketball)

  Feb 6, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Indiana.

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. Penn State (men's basketball)

  Feb 12, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Penn State, 8:30 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Greta Van Fleet: Omaha

  Feb 13, 2027 · Omaha, NE · Music · Paid / ticketed

  'Into the Beginning' tour; tickets at face value through primary sellers per the announcement; on sale Oct. 15, 2026.

  Source: Promoter (Live Nation) tour announcement

• Nebraska vs. Rutgers (men's basketball)

  Feb 16, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Rutgers, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. USC (men's basketball)

  Feb 23, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. USC, 8 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• Nebraska vs. Minnesota (men's basketball)

  Mar 7, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I men's basketball home game, Nebraska vs. Minnesota, 6 p.m. (local time per source).

  Source: University athletics

• NCAA Men's Tournament First/Second Round: Omaha

  Mar 18, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027 · Omaha, NE · Sports · Paid / ticketed

  First/Second Round, 03/18 to 03/20; session dates per NCAA schedule table.

  Source: NCAA.com

• Def Leppard + Goo Goo Dolls: Lincoln

  Apr 24, 2027 · Lincoln, NE · Music · Paid / ticketed

  2027 arena tour with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts; tickets on sale Oct. 16, 2026 through primary sellers.

  Source: Trade press (Pollstar) tour announcement

• Nebraska State Fair 2027

  Aug 27, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · Grand Island, NE · Fair · Admission: unknown

  Dates per fair website.

  Source: State fair organizer