Open Air Auditorium

The Nebraska State Fair's free concerts bring out the best in pop, soul, rock, country, Hispanic and Christian music in the Open Air Auditorium. The evening concerts begin at 7:00 pm and are FREE with paid State Fair gate admission. The Open Air Auditorium offers covered seating so come early to get the best seats in the house!

Entertainment Stages

Fair guests will be hard pressed not to find free entertainment and music when roaming the fairgrounds. The Nebraska State Fair will host three free entertainment stages (Ag Hall, Bristol, and Expo) throughout the fairgrounds, with many offering performances from open to close for the entire duration of the Fair.

Beer Garden Stages

The line-up at the West Depot Beer Garden, First Chance/Last Chance Beer Garden, and Nebraska Lottery Arboretum Pavilion features some of the best musical talent from all over Nebraska and beyond. Beer garden entertainment begins after 5:00 pm and plays well into the night.