Capitol Events
Veterans Day
The State of Nebraska will be open at 10:00 a.m. for Veterans Day holiday hours on November 10. The Capitol's tower will be lit green on Saturday November 11 to … Continued
2023 Lincoln Veterans Parade
Capitol GroundsThe Lincoln Veterans Parade will begin at 21st and K Streets at 2:00 p.m. and follow a route west on K Street to the Nebraska State Capitol. The parade announcers … Continued
Gettysburg Address Commemoration
Capitol GroundsThe Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Department of Nebraska and the Dakotas will gather at the Lincoln Monument on the West Plaza of the Capitol at 10:00 … Continued
Commissioner’s Recognition of Student Excellence
2nd Floor RotundaThe Center for Student Leadership and Expanded Learning of the Nebraska Department of Education will honor students from across Nebraska in a 2nd floor rotunda ceremony on Monday November 20 … Continued
Thanksgiving and Friday Capitol Closed
The Nebraska State Capitol will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 23 and 24. The Capitol will be open for tours at 10:00 a.m. Saturday November 25.
Epic Vocal Ensemble Concert
2nd Floor RotundaThe Epic Vocal Ensemble will perform a concert in the 2nd floor rotunda on Sunday December 3rd at 2:00 p.m.
Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony
2nd Floor RotundaOn Sunday December 10, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Governor Jim Pillen and First Lady Suzanne Pillen will be in the 2nd floor rotunda of the Nebraska State Capitol to light … Continued
Wreaths Across America
2nd Floor RotundaWreaths Across Nebraska will present a wreath to Governor Pillen on Monday December 11 at 11:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor rotunda prior to laying wreaths on veteran's graves at … Continued
Chanuka Menorah Lighting Celebration
2nd Floor RotundaThe Chabad of Nebraska is sponsoring a Chanuka lighting ceremony in the 2nd floor rotunda on Tuesday December 12 at 11:00 a.m.
Holiday Tuba Concert
2nd Floor RotundaThe University of Nebraska Tuba/Euphonium Studio will hold a holiday tuba concert in the 2nd floor rotunda at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 12.