Live music in Lincoln, NE

Daniel Christian performs at Meadowlark Coffee and Espresso, bringing a seasoned singer songwriter presence shaped by nationwide appearances that have included Nashville’s Bluebird Café and Austin’s SXSW. His body of work spans four albums, six EPs, and a live concert release. Reviews from outlets including Absolute Powerpop, Aiding & Abetting, Indie-Music.com, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Stereo Subversion highlight his strong writing and poetic sensibility. Due to updated hours at Meadowlark, the music series begins earlier.

Experience a night of live music at 1867 Bar featuring Mella alongside Body Thief, Postdrome, and Arcade Riot. All ages are welcome, and advance tickets are $20.

Catch Mella with Body Thief and Postdrome live at 1867 Bar. The show is all ages and runs for about 3 hours. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the performance window is listed from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. No refunds are offered.

Karaoke takes center stage at 1st Avenue Lounge each Friday.

The Oddballs and Outlaws Tour delivers a rowdy blend of country western music with unpredictable comedy and magic. Clownvis, a viral crooning comedian with a larger-than-life stage presence, keeps the laughs and melodies coming. IV and the Strange Band, fronted by Coleman Williams, brings no-nonsense Nashville country. Expect a weirdly vibrant atmosphere that invites the crowd to cut loose with some clowning and honky tonk spirit. Admission ranges from $20 to $25, and entry is limited to ages 21 and up. Tickets are available.

Experience live music presented as part of a continuing series that highlights a changing roster of performers. Previous shows have featured Pance Zaev, Riley Cameron, Orion Walsh, Peter Boufford, Denise Howe, and Jake Kloefkorn. Details about upcoming performers will be shared when available.

Live music sets the tone for an evening at Alchemy in the Haymarket. There is no cover charge.

An event is planned at Cappy's.

The Lincoln Municipal Band presents the fifth concert in its summer series at the John Shildneck Memorial Bandshell in Antelope Park. Conducted by Tony Falcone, the program features French horn soloist Justin Mohling. Admission is free and open to all. Pack a picnic and settle in for an evening of music with family and friends.

Step onto the floor for a fun, dance-filled outing. Bring your best moves and enjoy the rhythm.

Every Tuesday, The Upside Bar and Lounge in Lincoln hosts a music bingo night. Pick up a card, listen for the songs, mark your squares, and you could be one of the winners. It is free to participate and simple to learn. On Tuesdays the venue also features deals on import and craft beers along with specials on all burger baskets, offered in a neighborhood bar setting.

As part of the Lincoln Community Foundation Garden Performance Series, Nebraska Brass brings a brass quintet program shaped by decades of artistry. Active since 1987, the ensemble presents a five-concert season in multiple Nebraska cities each year, performs an expansive range of music, and commissions new works to keep brass chamber music vibrant. Education is central to their mission through the Brass Goes to School outreach, which has shared engaging, age-appropriate performances, musical insights, and Q&A with thousands of students in Lincoln and Omaha over the past 15 years. The musicians draw on broad experience across classical and commercial styles, with credits that include the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra, Nebraska Jazz Orchestra, Dallas Symphony, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and Mannheim Steamroller, along with tours throughout the United States and internationally. Many also teach in Nebraska public schools and at Nebraska Wesleyan University, bringing a strong educational perspective to the stage.

Daniel Christian presents a versatile set that blends original songs with well known favorites spanning several decades. His nationwide touring has included stages like Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe and Austin’s SXSW Festival, and he has shared bills with The Fixx, Selah, and Montgomery Gentry. His recorded work includes four full length albums, six EPs, and a live release, with two albums issued through South Carolina label Tremulant Records. Expect classics by the Beatles, Tom Petty, James Taylor, Ray Charles, Elton John, and Waylon Jennings alongside his own material, with a sound critics have compared to Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, the Eagles, and the Laurel Canyon tradition associated with Graham Nash.

Foreigner’s 50th anniversary tour makes a milestone stop at Pinewood Bowl Theater in Lincoln, NE. This event highlights five decades for the act at a venue known by the community.

The Songwriting/Composing Club at the Polley Music Library offers a welcoming space to share works in progress, connect with other local musicians, and troubleshoot writer's block or sections that need refining. Participants can bring an instrument, a laptop, sheet music, or lyrics, or simply come ready to talk through current projects.

Foreigner presents a Celebrating Fifty Years performance at Pinewood Bowl Theater, highlighting the band’s current lineup. Taking the stage are lead vocalist Luis Carlos Maldonado, bassist Jeff Pilson who is known for his work with Dokken, keyboardist Michael Bluestein, guitarists Bruce Watson and John Roth, and drummer Chris Frazier. Supporting acts may change without notice.