Downtown Lincoln

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Lincoln Children's Museum summer camps have officially begun ☀️ This week the kids “get messy” while exploring science and creativity!

Check out their website to learn more ☺️

06/12/2026

Take a look at the Star City Pride Events this weekend:

Star City Pride 2026: Pride Weekend Events Guide | Downtown Lincoln

06/05/2026

Get ready for the 3rd annual Concrete Soul at Union Plaza Amphitheater! 🎶✨🎨🥂

Enjoy live music by The Riva Band, Beyond Bananas, and Something In the Garden, as well as a vendor garden and an outdoor bar.

📅 Sunday, June 7
⏰ 2-6pm
📍Union Plaza Amphitheater

Apple Zaira | Art of Javi | Avery's Shop | Bradley Bonbons | Corporeal Punishment | Frog Steel Forge | Her Haven | Heurisko | Holistically Grateful | Joselyn's Prints & Paintings | Josie's Junk | Luke's BBQ | Madison Chase Art | Not Half Baked | River Daze Co | Rural Wedding Photography | The Bee's Fleas | The Ozone

06/03/2026

Join ALLO Fiber Nebraska and The Mill Coffee & Tea every Wednesday, June 3rd through July 29th, for their free weekly concert series 🎶🎤🎸💃

They will have free live music on the patio from 6 to 9 PM weekly. Ice-cold drinks and delicious grub will also be available for purchase from The Mill.

Bring your family, your pets, and a chair! See you there! 😁

6.03 | B Street Band
6.10 | Lloyd McCarter & H***y Tonk Revival
6.17 | Moore Brothers
6.24 | Emily Bass and The Near Miracle
7.01 | Church of Blues
7.08 | Radiostar
7.15 | Raw Nerve
7.22 | Jarana
7.29 | Downtown Collective

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06/02/2026

Lincoln’s favorite summer tradition is back TONIGHT and celebrating 35 years of "Great Jazz in the Great Outdoors!" 🎷

You are invited to join the community every Tuesday night in June for unforgettable evenings of soulful sounds, family-friendly fun, and vibrant community spirit. This event is completely FREE and open to everyone!

Because June has a bonus 5th Tuesday this year, you get a whole extra week of amazing music from top national artists and beloved local favorites.

📅 Every Tuesday in June
📍Sheldon Sculpture Garden
🍔 Food Festival opens at 5 PM (Arrive early to grab your spot and buy dinner from local food trucks!)
🎵 7 PM – 8:45 PM

THE 2026 LINEUP:
June 2 | Terell Stafford
June 9 | Tammy McCann (The Legendary Ladies of Jazz: Ella, Sarah, Dinah, & Billie)
June 16 | Jackie Allen & Hans Sturm
June 23 | Josh Hoyer's Colossal 4
June 30 | Night of Wonder: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder (featuring the Downtown Collective)

Want to guarantee the best seats in the house and help keep this festival free for everyone? VIP tickets are available for just $25! 🎟️

Get all the details at jazzinjune.com

05/28/2026

Today, we’re celebrating the creativity, connection, and community that MusicBox brings to Downtown every day.

Through music education, mentorship, and opportunities for local artists to grow, MusicBox helps make Downtown Lincoln a more vibrant place for everyone.

Your support helps expand access and ensure aspiring musicians in our community have a place to belong, create, and be heard.

This Give to Lincoln Day, help support the next generation of local artists.
Donate: https://givetolincoln.com/nonprofits/downtown-lincoln-foundation

05/25/2026

Summer in downtown is just around the corner, and the calendar is absolutely packed with events! 🌞

Here is a taste of what’s happening this summer:

🎵 Live music | LCF Garden Performance, Kinkaider Live Music Series, Jazz in June, Live @ Telegraph, Hub & Soul, ZooFest, TADASTOCK
🍅 Farmers’ Markets | Haymarket & Hub
💛 Downtown Champions
🍿 Movie Nights at the Railyard
🥃 Whiskey Carnivale at Sideshow Spirits
💪🏼 Outdoor fitness with Fly Fitness
🍳 Brunch on the Square
🛍️ Shopping | Pineapple Days & Shop the Docks
💙 DLA Family Day