Capitol Events

  • NMEA Capitol Concerts

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    The Nebraska Music Education Association will hold a series of noontime concerts in the Capitol 2nd floor rotunda from March 22 - 25. The public is welcome to attend. Each … Continued

  • Virtual Holocaust Commemoration

    The Jewish Federation of Lincoln and the Institute for Holocaust Education will hold the Nebraska Holocaust Commemoration ceremony virtually this year due to the ongoing pandemic, but hope to be … Continued

  • 11th Annual Workers Memorial

    Capitol Grounds

    The United Support Memorial for Workplace Fatalities are sponsoring a vigil on the north plaza at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 28th for families, Unions, State Representatives, OSHA Representatives and … Continued

  • Arbor Day Tree Planting

    Capitol Grounds

    In celebration of Arbor Day 2021, State Senator Julie Slama will read Governor Pete Ricketts Arbor Day Proclamation during an April 30, 2021 9:00 a.m. tree planting ceremony on the … Continued

  • Walk for Mercy and Justice for Immigrants

    Capitol Grounds

    Mothers and Others are sponsoring a silent walk around the Capitol on behalf of immigrant children from 12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

  • Nebraska Mother of the Year Recognition

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    The Nebraska Mothers Association will hold the 2021 Mother of the Year Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Thursday May 6, 2021 at 12:30 … Continued

  • Language Arts Honors Day

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    The Nebraska English Arts Council will hold their annual Teacher/Student Awards Ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol on Friday May 7 at 4:00 p.m.

  • World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

    Nebraska Capitol 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    The tower of the Capitol will be illuminated with purple light to raise awareness of elder abuse and financial exploitation the evening of June 15, 2021.

  • Governor’s Student Achievement Recognition

    2nd Floor Rotunda

    Governor Pete Ricketts will recognize Nebraska's top scorers on the ACT and SAT college entrance exams in a rotunda ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

  • Nebraska Capitol Commission Meeting

    Nebraska Capitol 1445 K Street, Lincoln, NE, United States

    The Nebraska Capitol Commission will meet in Room #1507. Contact the Capitol Commission at (402)471-6691 for more information.