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7/24–8/2/2026

Erdem and Friends-MBX

Turkish composer and electronic artist Erdem Helvacioglu stands against a corrugated metal wall, looking directly at the camera.

ERDEM & FRIENDS Immersive Soundscapes Wed. July 30 // 9-10pm // Music Box Lincoln (MBX) “Like a movie, but just with sound.” Turkish composer and electronic artist Erdem Helvacioglu invites audiences into an immersive world of sound. Known for transforming guitar lines into hypnotic rhythmic structures, Erdem will collaborate live with festival artists for a […]

Layale Chaker and Sarafand

Layale Chaker performs on stage with her ensemble Sarafand, featuring piano, double bass, drums, and cello, under soft stage lighting.

LAYALE CHAKER AND SARAFAND Arabic Jazz Fusion Wed. July 30 // 7:00-8:30pm // Kimball Hall, UNL Glenn Korff School of Music Back for her fourth Crossroads appearance, Layale Chaker brings her acclaimed ensemble Sarafand to perform their evocative new release, Radio Afloat. We are grateful to partner with University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Glenn Korff School of […]

Dawn Of Midi

The three members of Dawn of Midi stand against a plain wall, captured in a black-and-white photo with a relaxed, introspective mood.

DAWN OF MIDI Jazz-flavored Minimalism Tues. July 29 // 8:30-9:30pm // Gallery 1516 “Hearing Dawn of Midi perform Dysnomia from beginning to end is simply a transcendental experience.” –Kinan Azmeh, 2025 guest festival curator. After a decade-long hiatus, the genre-defying trio Dawn of Midi reunites to perform their landmark album Dysnomia live in its entirety […]

Dinuk Wijeratne

Composer Dinuk Wijeratne rests his arms on the back of a chair and looks warmly at the camera against a dark background.

DINUK WIJERATNE The Composer’s Mind-Creativity Insights Tues. July 29 // 7-8pm // Gallery 1516 Join internationally acclaimed composer Dinuk Wijeratne for a rare behind-the-scenes look into his creative process. Described as “Exuberantly creative” (New York Times), Wijeratne shares personal insights, stories, and musical excerpts in this intimate conversation about inspiration, collaboration, and invention. We are […]

Omaha Showcase

Musicians and singers perform energetically on an outdoor stage at night, with a large video screen behind them projecting their live performance.

OMAHA SHOWCASE Festival Stars Sun. July 27 // 8:00-10:00pm // Gene Leahy Mall Pavilion Grab your blanket, lawn chair, and favorite drink for our annual Crossroads Showcase in downtown Omaha’s Premiere Outdoor Venue, Gene Leahy Mall Pavilion – the young, but already iconic gem in Omaha’s RiverFront district. Enjoy an scenic evening of music and […]

Lincoln Showcase

A blended image showing a musician playing saxophone outdoors and a sunset view of Lincoln’s Sculpture Garden featuring a bronze statue.

LINCOLN SHOWCASE Festival Stars Sat. July 26 // 7:30-9:30pm // Sheldon Sculpture Garden–UNL Downtown Campus Grab your blanket, lawn chair, and favorite drink for our annual Crossroads Showcase—this year in Sheldon Museum of Art’s beautiful Sculpture Garden, the beloved and traditional home of Lincoln’s iconic “Jazz in June” series. In it’s first appearance in this […]

Family Day with Nebraska Crossroads

Two young children playing with cotton ball “snow” during the children’s concert at the Omaha Downtown Library during the 2024 Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival

FAMILY DAY Music and Storytelling for All Ages Sun. July 20 // 2-4pm // Sheldon Museum of Art Join us for Family Day at Sheldon Museum of Art in Lincoln—a joyful celebration of music and storytelling for all ages. We are proud to partner with the esteemed Sheldon Museum of Art as they embark on […]

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