# Live Music in Kearney, NE | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Kearney, Nebraska tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in Kearney. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in Kearney.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Kearney

- **Event Name**: JEREMY PORTER & THE TUCOS
  - **Description**: Join us at the Honky-Tonk for the debut of Jeremy Porter & The Tucos!

Friday, October 16th, 2026 / 9pm / 21+ / $10

From their website: "Jeremy Porter and The Tucos are an original rock and roll trio from Detroit, Michigan. Their music is as diverse
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/jeremy-porter-and-the-tucos/200030374860451
  - **Venue**: 2023 1st Ave, Kearney, NE
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Cody Hibbard in Kearney
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Cody Hibbard Live at Joe's Honky Tonk on Friday, November 6, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Cody Hibbard is set to light up Joe's Honky Tonk with their
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 09:00 pm – Fri Nov 06 2026 at 11:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/cody-hibbard-in-kearney/3300030444150354
  - **Venue**: Joe's Honky Tonk
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  - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Menopause The Musical®
  - **Description**: Join the party in celebrating two decades of laughter & sisterhood! Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, and more! This hilarious musical parody set to classic tunes from
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  - **Date**: Sun Nov 01 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/menopause-the-musical/200030445827226
  - **Venue**: 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68845
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  - **Categories**: live-music, parties, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jesse Roper at Joes Honky Tonk
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/jesse-roper-at-joes-honky-tonk/2400030671623445
  - **Venue**: Joes Honky Tonk
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- **Event Name**: PetRock at The World Theatre
  - **Description**: The ‘70s were the best of times. Music was made by musicians, singers could sing and rock was best heard live.

Experience the ultimate age of album rock once more with PetRock’s live tribute show that you have to hear to believe. No loops, drum machines
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/petrock-at-the-world-theatre/200030370050911
  - **Venue**: 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847
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  - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Wonder Rising Rocks Out at Joe’s Honky Tonk
  - **Description**: $10 cover and our debut night at Joe’s Honky Tonk. Come dance the night away with us covering hits from the 90s to today.
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 01:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/wonder-rising-rocks-out-at-joes-honky-tonk/200030430415519
  - **Venue**: Joe's Honky-Tonk
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- **Event Name**: PondstOcktober V
  - **Description**: PondstOcktober V featuring : The Peculiar Pretzelmen, JawKneeVee, Dig Deep, Poudre Valley Playboys, The Black Mariah Theater, el Jefe, John Poland, Tumbleweed, Paul Hanich, The Dinks

Taking over The OtherSide in Kearney, NE once again with this fall's sp
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:59 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/pondstocktober-v/200030661914702
  - **Venue**: The Other Side
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: The Isaacs at Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/the-isaacs-at-merryman-performing-arts-center/2400030700511220
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Left Lane Cruiser // J Rod’s String Band
  - **Description**: Highway Creepers Car Club presents 
Left Lane Cruiser with special guest J Rod's String band!
FREE SHOW // ALL AGES // 7pm
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  - **Date**: Sun Oct 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/left-lane-cruiser-j-rods-string-band/200030256802120
  - **Venue**: 15 E 24th Street, Kearney, NE
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: GRAVITY - Three WICKED voices make one Gravity Defying show
  - **Description**: Gravity brings together three of the West End’s most glamorous and celebrated leading ladies for an unforgettable evening combining powerhouse vocals and wicked harmonies to celebrate the greatest music and divas of all time. Inspired by Wicked and other
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  - **Date**: Tue Jan 26 2027 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/gravity-three-wicked-voices-make-one-gravity-defying-show/200030566769706
  - **Venue**: 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68845
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  - **Categories**: live-music, storytelling
- **Event Name**: This Time After
  - **Description**: Live music
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/this-time-after/200030583975108
  - **Venue**: 15 E 24th Street, Kearney, NE
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: "El Camino Tour" w/ Collin Donley | Cory Waller & The Wicked Things
  - **Description**: Collin Donley returns to Joe's on the El Camino tour! Join us in celebrating Collin's new music release in Kearney, NE! Support from Cory Waller & the Wicked things!

Thursday, November 12th, 2026 / 8pm / 21+

TICKETS: https://outhousetickets.com/even
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  - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/el-camino-tour-w-collin-donley-cory-waller-and-the-wicked-things/200030459439205
  - **Venue**: 2023 1st Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, country-music-festivals, live-music, storytelling

## Trending Events in Kearney

- **Event Name**: Kearney’s 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest
  - **Description**: 🎉 Celebrate 15 Years of Community, Tradition & Fun!

Join the Kearney Enrichment Council for one of Kearney's favorite annual traditions as we celebrate the 15th Annual Jim Bach Memorial Oktoberfest!

Spend the day enjoying live entertainment, delicio
  - **Venue**: 106 S Jefferson St, Kearney, MO
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- **Event Name**: United Against Hunger
  - **Description**: Help Feed Hungry Neighbors 
Join friends, family, co-workers and club members for a fun day of packing meals for neighbors in need on October 1. Shifts are approximately 2 hours each throughout the day. 

According to the Foodbank of the Heartland, 12% of
  - **Venue**: Kearney, NE SportsPlex
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- **Event Name**: Washburn Ichabods at Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium
  - **Venue**: Ron and Carol Cope Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Tri-City Storm vs. Sioux Falls Stampede
  - **Venue**: Viaero Event Center
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- **Event Name**: Nebraska-Kearney Lopers vs. Washburn Ichabods
  - **Venue**: Ron & Carol Cope Stadium
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- **Event Name**: Nebraska-Kearney Lopers vs. Pittsburg State Gorillas
  - **Venue**: Ron & Carol Cope Stadium
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- **Event Name**: SoulFest's Fall Show
  - **Description**: 🍂✨ Fall into Magic at SoulFest Nebraska! ✨🍂
Saturday, September 26th | Kearney, NE

Mark your calendars and gather your soul-tribe—Fall SoulFest is BACK and bigger than ever! Join us for a day filled with wonder, connection, creativity, and all the mystic
  - **Venue**: Buffalo County Fairgrounds
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- **Event Name**: Fall Nature Festival
  - **Description**: Join Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary and Kearney Parks and Rec for Kearney’s third annual Fall Nature Festival!

Dress up in your favorite costume and explore the booths, games, and activities for both children and adults. There will be fall crafts, an animal am
  - **Venue**: Yanney Heritage Park Foundation
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- **Event Name**: Pittsburg State Gorillas at Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium
  - **Venue**: Ron and Carol Cope Stadium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Kearney?
  - **A:** JEREMY PORTER & THE TUCOS (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:00 pm at 2023 1st Ave, Kearney, NE), Cody Hibbard in Kearney (Fri Nov 06 2026 at 09:00 pm at Joe's Honky Tonk), Menopause The Musical® (Sun Nov 01 2026 at 03:00 pm at 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68845), Jesse Roper at Joes Honky Tonk (Sat Oct 10 2026 at Joes Honky Tonk), PetRock at The World Theatre (Fri Oct 02 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Kearney?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music 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 Live Music 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 Live Music events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Kearney include 2023 1st Ave, Kearney, NE, Joe's Honky Tonk, 225 W 22nd St, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68845.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Kearney include Joe's Honky-Tonk, Melody Mapper, Merryman Performing Arts Center.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Kearney?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music 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 Live Music events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Kearney.

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