Nebraska is a largely rural state that calls both the Midwest and the Great Plains home. While the state capital is Lincoln, the largest city in Nebraska is Omaha, which is where many of the state's most popular cultural and entertainment venues are located. There are also several smaller towns in the state, such as Grand Island, Kearney, Fremont, Hastings and Norfolk, and they all offer their own exciting venues for music, theater and expos.
There is never a shortage of live music on offer in Nebraska. The Bourbon Theatre in Lincoln, for instance, hosts concerts featuring an eclectic range of artists. Fans of jazz and classical music should check out the Holland Center in Omaha, which is the permanent home of the Omaha Symphony. Rock music is the specialty of Duffy's Tavern in Lincoln, which is home to the famous fishbowl cocktail. Nebraska also hosts some very popular music festivals throughout the year, including the Summer Arts Festival in Omaha and the Maha Music Festival.
Nebraska is home to many high quality entertainment venues. The Memorial Stadium in Lincoln hosts regular college football matches, as well as occasional music events. The Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln hosts pop concerts, boxing bouts, basketball games and conventions. There are also regular music and sports events at Ralston Arena and the Pinewood Bowl Theater in Lincoln.