

# 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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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Marty Stuart at Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Date**: Thu, 27 Aug at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/marty-stuart-at-merryman-performing-arts-center/2400029453992039
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment

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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**: Marty Stuart at Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/marty-stuart-at-merryman-performing-arts-center/2400029453992039
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, Entertainment
- **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
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/steve-hofstetter-in-kearney-ne-7-00-pm/100001330145022569
  - **Venue**: The World Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8yMDAyMzhlZDZkMzY1OTA2ZWEzNmRjMGM5YjQ5NDY4OWY2YTE0ZjExNjM5ZDcxNWU1NWNiNTZkYmM2ZDFkOGRlLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oNDcwLWRjMDQwNTA5LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc0NTAwNDAyNQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 7 to 199
  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Come From Away
  - **Description**: Come From Away
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein

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

September 10-11 • 7pm
September 12 • 2pm &amp; 7pm
September 13 • 2pm

Adults $25, $35, $45
Students $15, $25
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/come-from-away/200029689033922
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9kM2IxMGRiMmU1Y2RmNmZkY2IzMDRmN2UzNzllZWJjMmNhZmMwODViMzRkYmJhZTEzYmU5ZDVhMWYxODEyNjFjLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDYzNi1kYzI4NDg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTQ0OTAyNQ.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, music, live-music, art, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Brad Colerick Band
  - **Description**: “One of a baker’s dozen of acts to watch in the folk community around the world” —Billboard Magazine

When he’s not on the road, Brad Colerick splits his time between South Pasadena and his Rocky Mountain getaway in Fraser, Colorado. Billboard Magazine ca
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/brad-colerick-band/200030370050101
  - **Venue**: 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, live-music
- **Event Name**: Album Release Party & Concert ~ The Shockitanos
  - **Description**: We are excited to be having a celebration of music to present our 4th album of all original tunes! 

REVIVAL has 11 new songs by The Shockitanos and includes guest musicians including Martin Tilley, BreAnn Stone and Jody Schierling.

Around 6 pm, Dan Keel
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 93
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Aug 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/album-release-party-and-concert-~-the-shockitanos/200030356849410
  - **Venue**: Kearney Eagles #2722
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zOWU5NTM5MGY4NzM0NTcwYzZjOTVhNWZiZjU3MGFjNTgxOTgwNTBlOTdhMjg4NWJiYWFkNDc3ZjcyOTkzMDQ4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc2My1kYzE4MTgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTQzNTU2Nw.avif
  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, parties, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: TRISTAN ROBERSON
  - **Description**: Tristan Roberson debuts at the Honky-Tonk in August!

Friday, August 8th, 2026 / 9pm / 21+

TICKETS: https://outhousetickets.com/events/tristan-roberson-2/tickets

Tristan Roberson is a 18-year-old American country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumental
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 204
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/tristan-roberson/200030374198619
  - **Venue**: 2023 1st Ave, Kearney, NE
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hYmM0ODdmODk1MTE5YTNmZWQzNTA0ZTNhNTgyNzUzNTk2YWNhZDRmZDM3ODhlZTE2M2RhMWI5MDZmN2MwYTFiLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgxMS1kYzA1MDIwMS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NDI3MDE2OA.avif
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Obsession - Presented by J&G Dirtworks
  - **Description**: After breaking the mysterious "One Wish Willow" to win his crush's heart, a hopeless romantic gets exactly what he asked for. However, he soon discovers that some desires come at a dark and sinister price.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 29
  - **Date**: Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kearney/obsession-presented-by-jandg-dirtworks/200030289514310
  - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8xZjg3ZmM0OWU2ZDhhOTNhNmQ5M2EzOGRmY2I4YThiYzIzZWM3OGU1NDA0MDJiMTI2ZjAzMDUxYzI4MjE5ZGRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzFlMTgxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTE0MDE3NA.avif

## Trending Events in Kearney

- **Event Name**: Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/07b620d0-8b5a-11f1-887f-cf3a1ec20c70-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc000001-gmir.jpg?v=1785335422
- **Event Name**: Marty Stuart at Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0f871b80-4e32-11f1-9403-c734ca7258ad-rimg-w1200-h600-dc322f2c-gmir.png?v=1778611234
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/200238ed6d365906ea36dc0c9b494689f6a14f11639d715e55cb56dbc6d1d8de-rimg-w940-h470-dc040509-gmir.png?v=1745004025
- **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-dc602c13-gmir?v=1784977417
- **Event Name**: Food & Flicks Fridays
  - **Description**: Dinner and a Movie Under the Stars: "Food and Flick Fridays" Returns to Lions Park 

Pack your blankets and bring your appetite! The City’s beloved summer tradition, Food and Flick Fridays, is back at Lions Park for the 2026 season. This family-friendly e
  - **Venue**: Lion's Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/6296ec1bc2b6ae3f0a5c8496345bb326be31d9d860064a670b923026752d9016-rimg-w1200-h600-dcd7f1ef-gmir?v=1784865928
- **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**: Tri-City Storm vs. Des Moines Buccaneers
  - **Venue**: Viaero Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/f5cf3980-8c10-11f1-88dc-e3856eb2568f-rimg-w960-h1200-dcc8c8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1785413992
- **Event Name**: Come From Away
  - **Description**: Come From Away
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein

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

September 10-11 • 7pm
September 12 • 2pm &amp; 7pm
September 13 • 2pm

Adults $25, $35, $45
Students $15, $25
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d3b10db2e5cdf6fdcb304f7e379eebc2cafc085b34dbbae13be9d5a1f181261c-rimg-w1000-h636-dc284888-gmir?v=1785449025
- **Event Name**: A Celtic Christmas By A Taste of Ireland
  - **Description**: DIRECT FROM OFF-BROADWAY to KEARNEY - A CELTIC CHRISTMAS: 2026 USA TOUR!About this EventDirect from New York's Off-Broadway and London's West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company presents its holi
  - **Venue**: Merryman Performing Arts Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/2f27f9ca5fb35a5bfd675b2d505eb267f28f8e4b4e0ae316f5aa2eac362b4fba-rimg-w1200-h600-dc030201-gmir.jpg?v=1784294308

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Marty Stuart at Merryman Performing Arts Center (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at Merryman Performing Arts Center), Steve Hofstetter in Kearney, NE! (7:00 PM) (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at The World Theatre), Come From Away (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Merryman Performing Arts Center), Brad Colerick Band (Wed Aug 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847), Album Release Party & Concert ~ The Shockitanos (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 06:00 pm at Kearney Eagles #2722).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Kearney today July 31, 2026?
  - **A:** Obsession - Presented by J&G Dirtworks (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Kearney this weekend July 31–2, 2026?
  - **A:** Obsession - Presented by J&G Dirtworks (Fri Jul 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Kearney in July 2026?
  - **A:** Obsession - Presented by J&G Dirtworks (Fri Jul 31 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, The World Theatre, 2318 Central Ave, Kearney, NE, United States, Nebraska 68847.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Kearney?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Kearney range from USD 7 to USD 199. 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, Steve Hofstetter, Crane River Theater Company.
- **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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