Lincoln Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Lincoln, NE, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Lincoln throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 175 Upcoming Events
- 8 Events This Weekend
- 10 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 175
- sports 68
- concerts 40
- broadway 31
- Live Shows 65
- comedy 4
- family 6
- This Weekend 8
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Lincoln events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Lincoln Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Lincoln
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 175
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — POP / ROCK: Pentatonix at Pinnacle Bank Arena • 16130 seats,
400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $84, Tickets Available: 2463. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert: Marc Martel's One Vision of Queen at Lied Center For Performing Arts, 301 North 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $92, Tickets Available: 66. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Lily Rose at Bourbon Theatre - NE • 300 seats, 1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $44, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 3:30 AM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball vs. Iowa Hawkeyes at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, 103 South Stadium, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $160, Avg. price ~ $418, Tickets Available: 254. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 11:30 AM Sat — Truck, Weekend Event: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire at Pinnacle Bank Arena • 16130 seats, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $14, Avg. price ~ $89, Tickets Available: 1526. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:05 PM Sat — HOCKEY, Weekend Event: Lincoln Stars vs. Sioux Falls Stampede at The Ice Box - NE, 1880 Transformation Dr., Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 73. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — Truck, Weekend Event: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire at Pinnacle Bank Arena • 16130 seats, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $72, Tickets Available: 1953. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, Weekend Event: Perception Zero at Bourbon Theatre - NE • 300 seats, 1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $33, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 1:30 PM Sun — Truck, Weekend Event: Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire at Pinnacle Bank Arena • 16130 seats, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $68, Tickets Available: 1684. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Basketball vs. Mount St. Marys Mountaineers at Pinnacle Bank Arena • 16130 seats, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $5, Avg. price ~ $11, Tickets Available: 108. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) VOLLEYBALL, Pay Later Available: Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball vs. Minnesota Golden Gophers at John Cook Arena at the Bob Devaney Sports Center, 103 South Stadium, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $153, Avg. price ~ $427, Tickets Available: 187. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — HARD ROCK / METAL: A Killer's Confession at Bourbon Theatre - NE • 300 seats, 1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $47, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. South Dakota Coyotes at Pinnacle Bank Arena • 16130 seats, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $3, Avg. price ~ $113, Tickets Available: 640, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COUNTRY / FOLK: Zac Brown Band & Grace Potter at Pinnacle Bank Arena • 16130 seats, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $25, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 5009, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Concert: Midwest Dead Coalition at Bourbon Theatre - NE • 300 seats, 1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $28, Avg. price ~ $32, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — POP / ROCK: OK Goodnight at 1867 Bar, 101 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $95, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — RELIGIOUS: TobyMac, Third Day & Chris Tomlin at Pinnacle Bank Arena • 16130 seats, 400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $80, Tickets Available: 1415, VIP Packages. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — Concert: Hotel Desperado - Eagles Tribute at Bourbon Theatre - NE • 300 seats, 1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $43, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — RAP / HIP HOP: Waka Flocka Flame at The Royal Grove • 400 seats, 340 West Cornhusker Highway, Lincoln, NE 68521, US. From $39, Avg. price ~ $65, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, Time TBA — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, High Demand, Weekend Event: Nebraska Cornhuskers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes at Memorial Stadium - NE • 86047 seats, 1 Memorial Stadium Drive, Lincoln, NE 68588, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $224, Tickets Available: 4458, VIP Packages. Select Seats
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Lincoln Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Lincoln events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Pentatonix
400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 23
Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
Marc Martel's One Vision of Queen
301 North 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Lily Rose
1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 13, 2026 8:00 PM
Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Volleyball
103 South Stadium, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 14, 2026 3:30 AM
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire
400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 14, 2026 11:30 AM
Lincoln Stars
1880 Transformation Dr., Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 45
Nov 14, 2026 6:05 PM
Perception Zero
1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Nebraska Cornhuskers Women's Basketball
400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 25
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
A Killer's Confession
1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 18, 2026 7:00 PM
Nebraska Cornhuskers Basketball
400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 29
Nov 18, 2026 7:30 PM
Zac Brown Band
400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
Midwest Dead Coalition
1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 19, 2026 7:00 PM
OK Goodnight
101 North 14th Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
TobyMac
400 Pinnacle Arena Drive, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 39
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Hotel Desperado - Eagles Tribute
1415 O Street, Lincoln, NE 68508
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Lincoln. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Lincoln right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Lincoln rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Lincoln?
Yeah — Lincoln doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Lincoln?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Lincoln, NE. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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