Capitol Events

The Governor's Office is hosting the official state Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol. Prelude music will begin at 1:00 p.m. when the Capitol opens to the public and the ceremony will begin at 1:30 p.m. Following the lighting ceremony, the Governor and Mrs. Pillen will host … Continued

Wreaths Across America is an annual event to honor veterans by laying Wreaths on graves. Prior to laying 2500 wreaths on the graves of veterans in the 3 Veterans Circles at Wyuka Historic Cemetery Lt. Governor Joe Kelly will accept a wreath for Nebraska at a 11:00 a.m. ceremony in the 2nd Floor Rotunda of … Continued

The Nebraska National Guard will celebrate the anniversary of the founding of the National Guard on December 13, 2024, with a 10:00 a.m. ceremony in the second floor rotunda and birthday cake to follow in the Capitol Dining Room on first floor.

The EPIC Vocal Ensemble will perform in the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda on December 15, 2024, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

The University of Nebraska Lincoln Tuba Euphonium Studio will perform holiday music in the 2nd Floor Rotunda of the Capitol on  December 17 at noon.

The Husker Horn Choir will present the Holiday Horns concert is the 2nd Floor Rotunda of the Capitol on Wednesday December 18, 2024, at noon. During the French Horn concert the audience will be invited to sing carols as the horns play.

The Nebraska State Patrol will hold the Camp 70 graduation ceremony in the second floor rotunda of the Capitol on December 20 at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony is held to swear-in new State Patrol and Carrier Enforcement Officers.

The Capitol will be closed for Christmas on December 25.

The Nebraska Hemp Company will display information about the uses of cannabis in the first floor rotunda from January 7 - 18, 2025.