Meadowlark Music Festival

02/10/2026

Bravo to the Lied Center for Performing Arts on their new expansion!!!

⭐We can finally share the news... we're BUILDING THE FUTURE of the Lied Center!

Today marked official groundbreaking on Building the Future, a $35 million privately funded addition and renovation to Nebraska’s Performing Arts Center. The project will include an iconic new entrance along Q Street, enhanced lobbies, a new studio theater, and numerous other enhancements.

All the details on the project, including renderings of the new and renovated spaces, are available at liedcenter.org/future.

“For over 35 years, the Lied Center has transformed lives and created memories that last a lifetime,” said Bill Stephan, Executive Director and Chief Artistic Officer of the Lied Center. “This project ensures the Lied Center is positioned for the future so we can continue thrilling audiences, inspiring young people and serving as one of the very best places to experience the ‘Good Life’ in Nebraska.”

Construction will occur over an 18 month period, with an anticipated completion date of fall 2027. Lied Center performances and programs will continue throughout construction.

We are so grateful to all the amazing supporters who are making this next chapter possible!

07/27/2025

Meadowlark Music Festival Finale – Today at 3:30 PM

This afternoon, we close out the 2025 Meadowlark Music Festival with a powerful performance by world-renowned saxophonist Greg Fishman.

Fishman brings his acclaimed Tribute to Stan Getz to the stage — a program he has performed across the globe from Singapore to Chicago. A respected performer, author, and educator, Fishman is one of the foremost interpreters of Getz’s work and brings decades of artistry, swing, and soul to every note.

Whether you’re a lifelong jazz fan or simply looking for an inspiring Sunday performance, this is the perfect way to end the weekend.

Sunday, July 27 at 3:30 PM
Kimball Recital Hall – UNL Glenn Korff School of Music
1113 R St, Lincoln, NE
Doors open at 3:00 PM

Tickets are $25 plus fees — and our 2-for-1 offer is still available.
🎟 https://tinyurl.com/h2tenwc6

Join us for the final performance of Meadowlark 2025 and help us close the festival on a high note.

06/26/2025

This year’s Saturday night concert takes us outdoors.

Join us at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve on July 26 for an open-air celebration of Brazilian Bossa Nova music. Bring a blanket, enjoy the sunset, and let the music transport you.

Featured performers include Jackie Allen, Christopher Neale, Dane Richeson, and a quartet of Brazilian musicians presenting new arrangements of rarely heard music by Johnny Alf.

This is a one-of-a-kind setting for one of the most joyful concerts of the season.

Tickets are $25 plus fees, with a 2-for-1 offer available now.
Get your tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/y4cvnatf

Enjoy an evening of Brazilian music under the stars! 3 ensemble featuring talented musicians from Brazil, Argentina, Israel, and Nebraska.

06/25/2025

Mark your calendars for Meadowlark Music Festival 2025.

Three performances. Three unique experiences. One unforgettable weekend of music in Lincoln.

Friday, July 25 – Scott Tixier at Kimball Recital Hall
Saturday, July 26 – A Brazilian Bossa Nova Celebration at Prairie Pines
Sunday, July 27 – Greg Fishman’s Tribute to Stan Getz at Kimball Recital Hall

Whether you're drawn to jazz violin, Brazilian rhythm, or classic saxophone melodies, Meadowlark has something for every music lover.

Tickets are available now — and all shows include a 2-for-1 offer for a limited time.

Learn more at www.meadowlarkmusicfestival.org

06/22/2025

Meadowlark Music Festival is BACK — and tickets are live!

Join us for a weekend of unforgettable music, world-class talent, and summer celebration in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Festival Weekend: July 25–27, 2025
--- Scott Tixier --- 6-time GRAMMY-winning jazz violinist (Friday)
---A Brazilian Bossa Nova Celebration --- Sunshine, and soul (Saturday)
--- Greg Fishman --- Jazz saxophonist honoring Stan Getz (Sunday)

Special Offer: All tickets are $25 plus fees — and right now, it’s 2-for-1. Buy one ticket, bring a friend free.

Purchase tickets:
Scott Tixier – https://tinyurl.com/59bs5342
Bossa Nova Celebration – https://tinyurl.com/y4cvnatf
Greg Fishman – https://tinyurl.com/h2tenwc6

Let the countdown to Meadowlark begin.

6X Grammy-winner, French jazz violinist Scott Tixier returns to Lincoln to perform in UNL's beautifully renovated Kimball Hall.

05/13/2025

Mardi Gras in May was great! Wish we could go back to the King Cake, New Orleans Jazz and beautiful scenery! Donate now and we’ll see you there next year: https://meadowlarkmusicfestival.org/get-involved/donate/

03/30/2025

A few workshop and concert photos from Scott Tixier's residency with Lincoln Public Schools and Glenn Korff School of Music students. Students were accompanied by jazz pianist Jeff Jenkins, bassist Hans Sturm, and percussionist Joey Gulizia and conducted by Ian Wright. The events were sponsored by Lincoln Public Schools, Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts, and the Meadowlark Music Festival.