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Music Festival
Experience World-Class Music in the Heart of the Midwest
Welcome Travelers!
Let us be the first to welcome you as your plan your getaway to Nebraska. Yes, you heard right. Getaway to Nebraska.
Nebraskans pride themselves on their humility (remember that recent PR campaign “Nebraska, It’s not for Everyone?”), but really, there is so much to see and do that it’s very much worth making a trip. In fact, both Lincoln and Omaha make it into the top 20 most livable cities in America Come and see why.
The best reason of all, of course, is the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, where you can witness the intimate, the virtuosic, the profound, the hands-in-the-air, and–of course– the dance party, not to mention having opportunity to hear music and meet people from every corner of the globe. Everyone who experiences the festival says “can this really be happening in Nebraska?”
It is. And with a little trip to the Heartland, you can experience it too.
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UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES
ARABIC JAZZ TO RAGA TO SOUNDSCAPES–ONLY AT CROSSROADS
























ORCHESTRAL EXTRAVAGANZAS
WORLD CLASS PERFORMERS AND COMPOSERS WITH THE FESTIVAL'S OWN ORCHESTRA









FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
See for yourself!
Check out past performances and upcoming artists to see if Crossroads is right for you.
Getting to, from and around in Lincoln and Omaha
Driving
Both Lincoln and Omaha are located right along I-80 and going between cities is not as long as you think! You can get from Downtown Omaha to Lincoln in under one hour. There’s also plenty to see between the two cities, including the Strategic Air Command Air and Space Museum, the Platte River State Park and the Holy Family Shrine.
Parking
Both Lincoln and Omaha have plenty of street parking, which can be used with credit cards, or the passport app. There are also many parking garages located near the downtown venues in both cities.
Flying
Both Lincoln and Omaha have modern and well-connected airports: LNK (Lincoln) and OMA (OMA). Lincoln’s airport is newly renovated, but is somewhat smaller and serviced exclusively by United Airlines with flights to Denver and Chicago. Omaha’s airport is slightly bigger and is serviced by a number of airlines including United, American, Delta, Southwest and others.
Train
Many of our international artists have enjoyed some time before or after the festival taking a trip on Amtrak to see the beautiful plains landscape. Although you may experience a strange departure time, there are good connections to Denver, Kansas City and Chicago. The landscape, however, is worth the trip in any direction. You can see tickets and prices at Amtrak.com.
Uber/Lyft/Bus
Both Lincoln and Omaha have a robust Uber/Lyft scene and it’s an easy way to get around if you’re without a car. However, there is very nice, air-conditioned, and inexpensive bus service in both cities. Star Tran in Lincoln goes directly to all of our venues and has an easy to use app; Omaha Metro in Omaha is also an easy to use service that will get you to and from all of our venues.
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Top 5 Things You Don’t Want to Miss at Crossroads 2025
Discover the top 5 must-see events at this year’s Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival, from epic outdoor celebrations to immersive soundscapes

Interview with Guest Curator Kinan Azmeh
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
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.