# Performing Arts events in Kearney, NE, Today and Upcoming Performing Arts events in Kearney, NE

- **Subtitle**: All Performing Arts events in Kearney, Nebraska. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Kearney like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Performing Arts events in Kearney, Nebraska. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Kearney like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Kearney

- **Event Name**: The Isaacs at Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-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, art
- **Event Name**: The Magic Faraway Tree - Presented by The SAFE Center
  - **Description**: A modern family relocates to the countryside where the children discover a magical tree with eccentric residents. They are transported to fantastical lands, rekindling their family bond through adventures.
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/the-magic-faraway-tree-presented-by-the-safe-center/200030643662605
  - **Venue**: 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847
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- **Event Name**: Burn the Evidence
  - **Description**: Anonymous Secrets, Burned AliveAbout this EventBefore the show, we will have YOU, the audience, write down personal secrets and put them in a locked box. Completely anonymous, not even us will know who wrote what on our c
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/burn-the-evidence/100001999702038628
  - **Venue**: 1220 Central Ave unit 3
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy81NmEzMWE2YjcyNzhmZmM5ZTNhYWMyYzMzZjQ2ZDYyMDEzMDcyN2Y2MmI0M2RhN2Q4NjYwNGM3OTQxM2I3ZmVlLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg4NjExNDc3.avif
  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Manhattan Short Film Festival - Presented by The SAFE Center
  - **Description**: MANHATTAN SHORT has announced the Final Ten selections for its 29th Annual Short Film Festival, a worldwide event taking place in over 500 venues across six continents between September 24th and October 4, 2026. MANHATTAN SHORT is the only event of its ki
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/manhattan-short-film-festival-presented-by-the-safe-center/200030637413253
  - **Venue**: 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82ZWExOTc4ODA4NTA4MDY0ZDA5MzdkMmVjNzc0MzA0MjU4YTIyMzIzNTE2MzQyMTVjNmFmMjFkYTA2NDljNjAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE5MTk5Mw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland at Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/a-celtic-christmas-by-a-taste-of-ireland-at-merryman-performing-arts-center/2400030606392211
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iYTFkZWU0MC1hZmQzLTExZjEtOTRlMS00Mzg5ZmMwOGNhZGEtcmltZy13MTA3OS1oMTA3OS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODkzNDU5NDY.avif
  - **Categories**: performances, entertainment

## Trending Events in Kearney

- **Event Name**: 38th Jesse James BBQ Cookout
  - **Description**: KCBS sanctioned State Championship BBQ Contest at the Jesse James Festival in Kearney, MO since 1988.
  - **Venue**: Kearney Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/a30d39e9a0e8d6f9c1f0f280500236475abaa71ea33dfbc36ed767a460282253-rimg-w1200-h848-dc481808-gmir?v=1788190344
- **Event Name**: Jesse James Parade
  - **Description**: Reminder!! 
2026 parade applications are due at the end of the month!! We look forward to seeing everyone there!
  - **Venue**: Kearney, Missouri
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/34ce6fced2997bf3a90193eea2efc80e7726af7fbac96386f4fe5865d4b046fa-rimg-w683-h500-dc6878a8-gmir?v=1788449310
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/a9d2793eb133276d3e97c4bb9fc3bc8ff1980f934789d52299856ebc02e02be8-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787897063
- **Event Name**: Washburn Ichabods at Nebraska-Kearney Lopers at Ron and Carol Cope Stadium
  - **Venue**: Ron and Carol Cope Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/75df2350-a648-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080818-gmir.png?v=1788296557
- **Event Name**: Nebraska-Kearney Lopers vs. Washburn Ichabods
  - **Venue**: Ron & Carol Cope Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/fb850200-65b5-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1200-h514-dc031114-gmir.jpg?v=1781196771
- **Event Name**: Tri-City Storm vs. Sioux Falls Stampede
  - **Venue**: Viaero Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d2b3d730-a254-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc282828-gmir.jpg?v=1787862063
- **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**: Nebraska-Kearney Lopers vs. Pittsburg State Gorillas
  - **Venue**: Ron & Carol Cope Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/aeaf8200-a00e-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787612034
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/986f40f8fcd94dbff2ae40ac68b5074548526c33d64d96955f1534248519716b-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1787365243

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Kearney?
  - **A:** The Isaacs at Merryman Performing Arts Center (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Merryman Performing Arts Center), The Magic Faraway Tree - Presented by The SAFE Center (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847), Burn the Evidence (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1220 Central Ave unit 3), Manhattan Short Film Festival - Presented by The SAFE Center (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847), A Celtic Christmas by A Taste of Ireland at Merryman Performing Arts Center (Sat Nov 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Merryman Performing Arts Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Kearney this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **A:** The Magic Faraway Tree - Presented by The SAFE Center (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Kearney in September 2026?
  - **A:** The Magic Faraway Tree - Presented by The SAFE Center (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847), Burn the Evidence (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1220 Central Ave unit 3), Manhattan Short Film Festival - Presented by The SAFE Center (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Kearney?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Kearney include Merryman Performing Arts Center, 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847, 1220 Central Ave unit 3.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Kearney range from USD 13 to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Kearney include Vivid Events, The World Theatre, Fake Friends Improv.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Kearney.

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