Arena Shows

Omaha (and Lincoln) get a lot of the big name performers.

CHI Health Center Omaha Convention Center and Arena (yes, that is the name) in downtown Omaha has hosted a lot of big name acts over the years.

In 2013, Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln (about an hour away from Omaha) opened and has started drawing some concerts away from Omaha.

It’s also popular for people to drive to Kansas City (3 hours away) or even Des Moines / Ames, Iowa to catch a concert.

Other Popular Venues

Stir Concert Cove

Stir Concert Cove is very popular for its summer concert series. It’s an outdoor venue attached to Harrah’s casino in Council Bluffs. Concerts run from May to September. The 2015 lineup included The Roots, Hozier, Alabama Shakes, Alt-J, Barenaked Ladies, and “Weird Al” Yankovic. It’s a great venue to watch a show.

Sokol Auditorium / Sokol Underground

Sokol Auditorium has a rich music history. It has a capacity of 1,500 and in the past 20 years, many famous acts have played at the venue before they were famous.

Holland Performing Arts Center

Although it’s home to the Omaha Symphony, the Holland Performing Arts Center plays host to some unique and memorable concerts. The world-class acoustics of the center create a perfect environment for acoustical performances.

Slowdown

Sumter Amphitheater

The Sumtur Amphitheater is an outdoor venue in Papillion. It is starting to host more concerts and events.

Benson Entertainment District

There are several smaller bars in Benson that play host to daily shows. The Waiting Room Lounge is located in Benson along with Reverb Lounge, Barley Street Tavern,

Booking Companies

1% Productions

1% Productions is a live music and entertainment business that books hundreds of shows per year. They own The Waiting Room Lounge and also book banks for other venues. If you love music, join there email list so you known what shows are coming up.