7/24–8/2/2026

Thank you for a great 2025!

An outdoor stage lit up by purple and red lights. Erik Higgins speaks into the microphone

See the highlights of the 2025 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival in this heartfelt retrospective from Artistic Director Erik Higgins.

Welcome to the 2025 Festival!

Audience members sit on the lawn of the Gene Leahy Mall at dusk, with the Omaha skyline in the background

Artistic Director Erik Higgins and Guest Curator Kinan Azmeh welcome you to the 2025 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival!

Interview with Guest Curator Kinan Azmeh

Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh and violinist Aisslinn Nosky performing together and interacting onstage during the 2022 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival

In this heartfelt conversation, guest curator Kinan Azmeh shares how friendship, cultural connection, and musical curiosity shape the 2025 Crossroads Festival.

2025 Official Festival Playlist

Get a sneak peek into the sounds of the 2025 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival with our official playlist—featuring Dawn of Midi, Layale Chaker, Kinan Azmeh, and more. Available now on Spotify and Apple Music.

Three albums you should listen to this month – March

Composite image featuring three artists for the “Album of the Month”: at the top (left) Jon Batiste sits at a piano and smiles; on the right Matt B. poses outdoors in a patterned garment; and at the bottom-left, a vocalist from the group BITOI sings into a microphone under warm stage lighting.

From Jon Batiste’s playful jazz take on Beethoven to BITOI’s mesmerizing fusion of bass and birdsong, and Matt B.’s orchestral tribute to African heritage, these albums are defy simple classification. We’re sure you’ll relish this multi-course sonic smorgasbord as much as we have.

Celebrating Omaha and Lincoln: Top 20 Most Livable Cities in the U.S.

Lincoln and Omaha were recently ranked among the top 20 most livable cities in the U.S., and it’s no surprise to those of us who’ve experienced their vibrant culture, welcoming communities, and rich diversity. Learn how the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival celebrates these cities’ unique spirit through world-class performances and unforgettable experiences.

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