Meadowlark Music Festival

07/14/2026

and delighted a wonderful crowd in the stunning with lush vocal arrangements and moving harmony. Night Three of the Meadowlark Music Festival’s 25th Anniversary Season couldn’t have ended on a higher note.

07/13/2026

Brad Goode was captivating, filling the beautiful Havelock storefront with trumpet virtuosity. So thankful to Milkweed for partnering with us to put on this great show in the space!

07/11/2026

Meadowlark Presents - David von Kampen sound check. Tonight at 7!

07/10/2026

Fun with Frank! KC’s coolest octet, and Violins played Frank Zappa’s Peaches and Regalia last night at Meadowlark Music Festival’s opening concert.
Come hear Meadowlark Presents - Brad Goode Quartet tonight & Meadowlark Presents - David von Kampen tomorrow!!!

06/30/2026

Join us as Meadowlark Music Festival celebrates its 25th Anniversary season with three unforgettable days of world-class music in some of Lincoln’s most unique and welcoming venues.

Since 2001, Meadowlark has brought acclaimed artists from across the country to Nebraska, creating intimate musical experiences that inspire, educate, and connect our community. This year’s festival continues that tradition with an exciting lineup spanning jazz, chamber music, and vocal artistry.

Experience the innovative sounds of Kansas City’s acclaimed Sax & Violins, where a jazz quartet and string quartet unite in a genre-defying performance. Hear internationally recognized trumpeter Brad Goode, hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “the lyrical genius of the trumpet,” alongside an exceptional ensemble of jazz artists. Then enjoy an enchanting evening of vocal jazz at Prairie Pines featuring the award-winning arrangements of Lincoln composer David von Kampen and outstanding regional vocal ensembles.

As Nebraska’s only international summer chamber music festival and a recipient of the Governor’s Arts Award, Meadowlark remains committed to presenting exceptional live music in intimate settings at accessible prices.
Join us this July as we celebrate 25 years of musical discovery, artistic excellence, and community.

Darryl White - July 6th 6:30 PM CenterPointe Amphitheater 2202 S. 11th St LincolnGlenn Korff School of Music Professor of trumpet and jazz studies, Darryl explores a wide tonal palette from sultry ballads to high-intensity up-tempo excursions. He celebrates the release of his fourth release, The Ser...

06/24/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of vocal jazz at Prairie Pines Nature Preserve on Saturday, July 11. Lincoln composer, arranger, and educator David von Kampen brings multiple vocal jazz ensembles together for a performance featuring his acclaimed arrangements, known for their lush harmonies, inventive rhythms, and expressive storytelling. Set amid the natural beauty of Prairie Pines, this special concert offers a rare opportunity to hear some of the region’s finest vocal musicians perform music crafted by one of Nebraska’s most celebrated composers.

06/24/2026

Join us on Friday, July 10, at Milkweed Event Space for an evening with acclaimed trumpeter Brad Goode and his exceptional quartet featuring Brian Steever, Hans Sturm, and Jeff Jenkins. Hailed by the Chicago Tribune as “the lyrical genius of the trumpet,” Goode is celebrated for his inventive improvisation, expressive artistry, and deep command of the jazz tradition. From leading Chicago’s legendary Green Mill house band to performing around the world as a soloist, educator, and cultural ambassador, Goode brings decades of musical experience to a performance that promises both virtuosity and spontaneity in an intimate listening environment.