Grab your blanket, lawn chair, and favorite drink for the annual Crossroads Showcase, a free event at downtown Omaha’s premiere outdoor venue, Gene Leahy Mall!
Enjoy a scenic evening of music and poetry with festival headliners Dawn of Midi, Layale Chaker & Sarafand, and Kinan Azmeh, plus poetry from Nebraska’s current and former State Poets — true Cornhusker wordsmiths Jewel Rodgers and Matt Mason.
Bring a picnic or explore the many food trucks offering uniquely Nebraskan culinary experiences. Let the kids run wild on Nebraska’s best playground — and bring your whole crew: this event is for families, friends, and curious hearts of all ages!
The 6th season of the Nebraska Crossroads Music Festival runs July 20 – August 2 in Omaha and Lincoln. This statewide celebration of music, stories, and cultural exchange brings world-class artists and Nebraska communities together each summer.
With genre-defying performances — from Arabic jazz and Indigenous hip-hop to Nordic folk, orchestral premieres, and immersive soundscapes — the festival offers free, public events for music lovers, families, and newcomers alike. Crossroads creates space for connection, creativity, and conversation — right in the heart of the Midwest.