

# Art Events in Kearney, NE | Shows & Galleries

- **Subtitle**: Discover art and theatre events in Kearney, Nebraska — gallery openings, exhibitions, plays and live shows. Find dates, venues and tickets near you.
- **Category**: Art
- **Display Name**: Arts events
- **Type**: category

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## About

<p>Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in [CITY]. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in [CITY] for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in [CITY] too.</p>
<p>Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in [CITY].</p>

## Art Events in Kearney

- **Event Name**: Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet
  - **Date**: Mon Oct 19 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Oct 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/black-jacket-symphony-bon-jovis-slippery-when-wet/2300030216783315
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: MONA Makers Day
  - **Description**: Looking for a fun and creative way to spend a summer afternoon with family?

Join us for MONA Makers Day on Saturday, July 25, from 1–4 PM! Explore hands-on art activities and creative stations throughout the museum, designed to spark imagination, inspire
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/mona-makers-day/200030370051622
  - **Venue**: Museum of Nebraska Art
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- **Event Name**: Beyond the Lens - American Graffiti
  - **Description**: Join the Museum of Nebraska Art and friends for a FREE viewing of American Graffiti in celebration of Kearney Cruise Nite!

Interested in learning more about graffiti art? Join us behind the World Theatre at 6:00 pm for a pre-film graffiti demonstration b
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/beyond-the-lens-american-graffiti/200030266509240
  - **Venue**: The World Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: 2026 Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium
  - **Description**: Join us for our 5th annual symposium for a weekend of learning, networking, and sharing. Active duty, Reserves &amp; National Guard are welcome!About this EventHotelThe Holiday Inn
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/2026-nebraska-women-veterans-symposium/100001988939791457
  - **Venue**: Holiday Inn Kearney, an IHG Hotel
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, health-wellness, fine-arts, exhibitions, entertainment, holiday
- **Event Name**: The Secret Garden at Kearney Community Theatre
  - **Description**: Tickets are on sale FIRST online at kearneycommunitytheatre.com July 20th at 6:00 AM and at the Box Office July 20th at 10:00 AM (MWF 10-2; 308.234.1529). Reserved seating is $10 (all ages/everyone must have a ticket regardless of age/no babes in arms wit
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  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/the-secret-garden-at-kearney-community-theatre/200030020037341
  - **Venue**: 83 Plaza Blvd, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68845
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, performances, health-wellness, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Third Thursday Night Market
  - **Description**: Join us every Third Thursday this summer from 5–8 PM for an evening market right outside Rooted Plant Co. in Kearney.

This is a curated community market featuring local makers, artists, and small businesses. Come stroll, shop, and enjoy a relaxed summer
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/third-thursday-night-market/200029981645929
  - **Venue**: 203 E 25th St, Kearney, NE
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  - **Categories**: art, night-markets
- **Event Name**: Open Community Studio
  - **Description**: Community Studio
July 7, 14, 21, 28 | All Day

Join us in our community studio on Tuesdays at MONA! Whether you're continuing a project, trying something new, or simply looking for a space to create, everyone is welcome. Stop by this Tuesday and start mak
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  - **Date**: Tue Jul 14 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/open-community-studio/200030370050506
  - **Venue**: Museum of Nebraska Art
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Partner & Me Landscape Painting and Family Meetup!
  - **Description**: Join fellow Breakthrough T1D families in Tri-Cities for a fun Partner &amp; Me Landscape Painting and family meet up!
It’s a chance to get creative, spend quality time together, and connect with other local families in our community affected by type 1 dia
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  - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/partner-and-me-landscape-painting-and-family-meetup/200030330368707
  - **Venue**: Yanney Heritage Park Foundation
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, meetups

## Trending Events in Kearney

- **Event Name**: Dylan Scott with Corey Kent at Buffalo County Fairgrounds
  - **Venue**: Buffalo County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Tracy Lawrence & Tigirlily Gold
  - **Venue**: Buffalo County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Dylan Scott & Corey Kent
  - **Venue**: Buffalo County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Tracy Lawrence at Buffalo County Fairgrounds
  - **Venue**: Buffalo County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Frozen the Musical
  - **Description**: Frozen
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez &amp; Robert Lopez
Book by Jennifer Lee

Merryman Performing Arts Center
225 West 22nd Street • Kearney, Nebraska

July 28-31 • 6pm
Aug. 1 • 1pm &amp; 6pm
Aug. 2 • 1pm
Aug. 4-7 • 6pm
Aug. 8 • 1pm &amp; 6pm
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Marty Stuart at Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: Tracy Lawrence with Tigirlily Gold
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Buffalo County Fairgrounds
🏠 Address: 3807 Avenue N, Kearney, NE 68847
🌆 City: Kearney
📍 Location: 40.7114, -99.0615✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Tracy Lawrence with Tigirlily Gold, where every moment tells a story
  - **Venue**: Buffalo County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Kearney Amphitheater Summer Concert Series
  - **Description**: Summer nights in Kearney are about to get a whole lot louder! ☀️🎸 The Kearney Parks &amp; Rec Summer Concert Series is officially back at the Kearney Amphitheater at Jesse James Park, and we have a lineup you won't want to miss. 

So, gather your friends,
  - **Venue**: Jesse James Park
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- **Event Name**: Steve Hofstetter in Kearney, NE! (7:00 PM)
  - **Description**: Steve Hofstetter in Kearney, NE! (7:00 PM)About this EventIF A SHOW IS CANCELLED FOR ANY REASON, TICKETS WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE REFUNDED.One of the world's most popular comedians with billions of views on his videos
  - **Venue**: The World Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Art events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet (Mon Oct 19 2026 at 06:00 pm at Merryman Performing Arts Center), MONA Makers Day (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at Museum of Nebraska Art), Beyond the Lens - American Graffiti (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at The World Theatre), 2026 Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Holiday Inn Kearney, an IHG Hotel), The Secret Garden at Kearney Community Theatre (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 pm at 83 Plaza Blvd, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68845).
- **Q**: What are the top free Art events in Kearney?
  - **A:** 2026 Nebraska Women Veterans Symposium (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 04:00 pm at Holiday Inn Kearney, an IHG Hotel).
- **Q**: What Art events are happening in Kearney in July 2026?
  - **A:** MONA Makers Day (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 01:00 pm at Museum of Nebraska Art), Beyond the Lens - American Graffiti (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at The World Theatre), Third Thursday Night Market (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 203 E 25th St, Kearney, NE), Open Community Studio (Tue Jul 14 2026 at Museum of Nebraska Art), Partner & Me Landscape Painting and Family Meetup! (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 05:30 pm at Yanney Heritage Park Foundation).
- **Q**: How can I find Art events in Kearney?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Art events in Kearney on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Art events in Kearney?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Art events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Art events in Kearney include Merryman Performing Arts Center, Museum of Nebraska Art, The World Theatre.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Art events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Art events in Kearney include Ticket Network Events, Museum of Nebraska Art, Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs.
- **Q**: Are there any online Art events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Art events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Art events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Follow the Art category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Art events are listed in Kearney.

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