37 The Lied Center strives to continue to bring world-renowned performing artists to Lincoln, Nebraska. We encourage you to explore the listing of upcoming events below for detailed information, including event dates, event summaries and ticket purchase details.

Tickets are also available by calling 402.472.4747 or visitng the Lied Ticket Office at 301 N 12th Street between 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM Monday through Friday.

The 2013-2014 Season is sponsored by:
Ameritas      Friends of Lied      Union Bank

Upcoming Lied Center Events

SWAZZLE’S  DREAM CARVER

SWAZZLE’S DREAM CARVER

Based on the award-winning children’s book, experience the story of a young boy named Mateo who carves his dreams into wooden toys that come to life. This magical bilingual musical features Broadway-trained puppeteers that would make anyone believe their dreams can come true....
MEMPHIS

MEMPHIS

TURN UP THAT DIAL . . . From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tennessee, comes a hot new Broadway musical that bursts off the stage with explosive dancing, irresistible songs and a thrilling tale of fame and forbidden love. Inspired by actual events, MEMPHIS is abou...
JIM BELUSHI & THE CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY

JIM BELUSHI & THE CHICAGO BOARD OF COMEDY

An alumnus of Saturday Night Live and Chicago’s famed Second City, Jim Belushi brings to the stage an improvised comedy sketch show featuring Chicago Board of Comedy members Larry Joe Campbell, Jon Barinholtz and Brad Morris. Enjoy a hilarious evening with a comedy legend.  ...
CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE

An international cast of more than thirty multi-talented Cirque Dreams artists and acrobats create the perfect way to celebrate the season. Holiday music accompanies hundreds of spectacular costumes and holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes and...
CANADIAN BRASS CHRISTMAS

CANADIAN BRASS CHRISTMAS

It’s a blast of holiday brass at the Lied Center! The Washington Post calls The Canadian Brass “the men who put brass music on the map.” Enjoy your favorite carols, holiday hits, and more, all with the verve and virtuosity of The Canadian Brass....
TAKE 6

TAKE 6

Take 6 sets the standard for a cappella groups of this generation with its swinging, harmony-rich gospel sound. Take 6 has been recognized with 10 GRAMMY® Awards and holds the honor of being the most GRAMMY®-nominated vocal group in history!...
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY

MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY

Truly one of the world’s greatest in modern dance, Martha Graham Dance Company is in a class all its own. Described as one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe, the Lied performance will feature Graham’s masterpiece, “Appalachian Spring,” with music by Aaron Cop...
BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN THE DEL MCCOURY BAND

BÉLA FLECK & ABIGAIL WASHBURN THE DEL MCCOURY BAND

Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winning banjo player Béla Fleck joins the legendary Del McCoury Bluegrass Band and singer/banjo player Abigail Washburn to create one of the Lied Center’s most exciting concerts of the year. This all-star ensemble will win your heart with their...
ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES

In 1987, a small town girl meets a big city rocker and they fall in love to the greatest songs of the ‘80s. It’s a love story featuring the hits of Journey, Styx, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison and many more. WARNING: Contains graphic content and strong...
JOHN MUELLER’S WINTER DANCE PARTY®: THE OFFICIAL TRIBUTE TO BUDDY HOLLY

JOHN MUELLER’S WINTER DANCE PARTY®: THE OFFICIAL TRIBUTE TO BUDDY HOLLY

Experience the official re-creation of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper’s final tour. Endorsed by the Holly Estate, Winter Dance Party® is filled with unbridled, high voltage entertainment featuring hit songs of the ‘50s: “That’ll Be The Day,” “Peggy Su...