Capitol Events

  • One Hundred Tenth Legislature First Session Convenes

    The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature will begin its110th Legislature 1st Session at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 6, 2027. The public is welcome to attend the session and watch opening day from the third floor balconies.

  • Hemp Awareness Event

    The Nebraska Hemp Company will have an educational display about the uses of hemp fiber in the first floor rotunda of he Nebraska State Capitol from January 3 - 16, 2027.

  • Capitol Closes Early

    The Nebraska State Capitol will close 30 minutes early at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday September 24, 2026.

  • Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission will induct Tom Osborne into the Nebraska Hall of Fame in a second floor rotunda ceremony at 3:00 p.m. on Friday September 18, 2026.

  • Capitol Closed New Year’s Day

    The Nebraska State Capitol will be closed on New Year's Day.

  • Capitol Closed Christmas Day

    The Nebraska State Capitol will be closed on December 25, 2026. The Capitol will be open for public tours throughout the holiday season and visitors are invited to come and see the official State Christmas tree…

  • Wreaths Across America Program

    Wreaths Across America, Wyuka Chapter, will present a Veterans recognition wreath to the State of Nebraska at a 11:00 a.m. ceremony on Monday December 14, 2026. the wreath, part of a nationwide program to place wreaths…

  • Coro di Flauti Concert

    The Lincoln Area Flute Choir, Coro di Flauti, will perform a Christmas concert in the second floor rotunda on Saturday December 12, 2026 at 3:00 p.m.  The public is invited to attend.

  • Nebraska National Guard Birthday

    The Nebraska National Guard will celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the National Guard with a program in the second floor rotunda on Wednesday December 9, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

  • Holiday Carols Concert

    The Epic Vocal Ensemble will perform Carols at the Capitol in the second floor rotunda on Sunday December 6, 2026 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. The group will perform in front of the lit Christmas tree…