Capitol Events

  • Fentanyl Awareness and Prevention Day

    The United States Drug Enforcement Administration will draw attention to fentanyl prevention through lighting the tower of the Nebraska State Capitol in the evening the weekend of August 21, 2026.

  • 50 Mile March

    Capitol Grounds

    The 50 Mile March Foundation will assemble for their annual walk for homeless veterans on the north plaza of the Capitol at 11:00 a.m. and depart for their walk to … Continued

  • NU Presidential State of the University Address

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    The President of the University of Nebraska will give his annual State of the University Address in the second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on September 3, 2026 … Continued

  • Mid-Autumn Festival Display

    First Floor Display

    The Nebraska Chinese Association will have a celebration of Chinese culture in the first and second floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Saturday September 5 at 11:00 a.m. … Continued

  • A Constitutional Celebration

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    Lincoln Christian School will present an America 250: A Constitutional Celebration is the second floor rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday September 17, 2026 from 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.  The … Continued

  • Hall of Fame Induction Ceemony

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    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 Closes Early

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

  • Every Child is Sacred Walk

    Capitol Grounds

    The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska will hold an awareness walk on the sidewalks around the Nebraska State Capitol on Wednesday September 30, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. the walk will bein … Continued

  • New Attorney Swearing-in Ceremony

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    The Nebraska Supreme Court will swear in new attorneys in the second floor rotunda of the Capitol on Thursday October 1, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.