Nebraska Crossroad Music Festival
Crossroads Launches 2026 Season!
This summer, the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival returns for nearly two weeks of creative, expressive, and world-class performances from artists both close to home and from afar, from July 19 – August 2 in Lincoln and Omaha. KVNO is proud to be the Media Sponsors of three of the Omaha performances. Check out the list of Omaha concerts below!
July 24 at 7:00 pm, Joslyn Castle
ííS – Nordic Soundscape: ííS (Erik Higgins and Marie Sønderskov) returns to Crossroads for an evening of Nordic Soundscapes and folk melodies. Fresh from the release of their first single, Frozen Water and preparing for their debut full-length album, ííS draws audiences into a luminous world of color, sound, and feeling, woven from Renaissance instruments, electronic textures, and evocative vocals.
July 25 at 7:30 pm, Gene Leahy Mall
Omaha Showcase: The 2026 Omaha Showcase brings the full Crossroads energy to Gene Leahy Mall for one unforgettable summer night. Hip hop collective Dream Warriors—mic Jordan, Tall Paul, Gunner Jules, and TONE—lead the evening with powerful lyricism rooted in Native experience, community, and joy.
July 26 at 11:30 am, Gallery 1516 (KVNO Sponsors)
Women’s Bandura Ensemble of North America: The Women’s Bandura Ensemble of North America returns to Crossroads for its second festival appearance, following its memorable 2019 performance.
July 26 at 8:00 pm North Omaha Music & Arts
Mixed Harmony: The original Cuban Mixed Harmony returns to Crossroads after a memorable performance at the 2024 Omaha Showcase, this time in a full-length concert in Omaha.
July 27 at 8:00 pm, BLUEBARN Theatre
Heart to Heart at BLUEBARN: Join us at Omaha’s beloved BLUEBARN Theatre for an evening of love songs, our annual Heart to Heart performance featuring a revue of the festival’s artists performing in an intimate setting for a cozy evening of music of all kinds.
July 28, at 6:30 pm, St. Cecilia Cathedral
The Composer’s Mind: La Folia Global: Step behind the scenes of La Folia Global and explore how the project came to life, the inspirations behind the music, and the collaborative process that brings these artists together.
July 28 at 7:30 pm, St. Cecilia Cathedral (KVNO Sponsors)
La Folia Global: La Folia Global is a transcontinental musical journey that brings together Baroque repertoire and instruments with world music traditions whose roots intersect in the cultural crossroad Andean Music at the Gardens.
August 1 at 12:00 pm, The Joslyn Museum
Art-Tastic Saturday: The Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival returns to The Joslyn for another year of Art-Tastic Saturday.
August 2 at 4:00 pm, Strauss Performing Arts Center (KVNO Sponsors)
“Luminous Wings” Orchestra Finale: Luminous Wings brings the Nebraska Crossroads Festival Orchestra back in 2026 for another year of deep collaboration, new music, and exhilarating performance.
Get Involved
Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival is looking for volunteers. You can contact admin@nebraskamusicfest.org or call 402-450-7978 if interested.
For more info on the festival, visit: NebraskaMusicFest.org