Heartland Pride is almost here
Youth Pride kicks off Friday evening at the Holland, with the main festival all day Saturday. This view updates live through the weekend.
Tickets on sale now
See the full schedule
This view updates through the weekend. Full running order with set times is in the Schedule tab.
Holland & Tenaska connect indoors — Holland Level O links up to Tenaska Level 2, and Level 2 has stairs to Level 3 and an exit toward Steelhouse. Tap a view above to switch maps.
The evening show at Steelhouse doesn't have a map of its own. Everyone comes in through the main entrance, and signs inside will help you find your way. Staff and volunteers are happy to point you in the right direction.
Parade staging access begins participants only
Parade lineup — all groups in position
Parade steps off
Heartland Pride Parade 2026
Local performers are local artists — tap to open the directory and tip them via their link tree.
Heartland Pride Festival & vendor show
RCMC karaoke
Local performers — Scott Hall stage Tip
Steelhouse VIP patio opens — DJ Riz
Steelhouse doors open — general admission
Local performer sets run between the headline acts throughout the evening.
Meet & greets are VIP pass only and take place in the Steelhouse VIP area. Everything else below is open to all evening ticket holders.
RealXMan
Local performers — between sets Tip
Heartland Pride Scholarship winners announced
Meet & greet — RealXMan
Sasha Colby
Meet & greet — Nina West
Meet the Heartland Pride Board
Nina West
Meet & greet — Margaret Cho
Sasha Colby
Meet & greet — Sasha Colby
Margaret Cho
Switch days above; filter by venue with the chips. Set times are our best plan and may shift on the day.
Select your pass to see what you can access and where to go.
Takes the All Day Premium Pass to the next level with VIP areas at the festival (new for 2026) and Steelhouse, a patio party with DJ Riz at 2 PM, a dedicated VIP bar, and meet & greets with RealXMan, Sasha Colby, Margaret Cho & Nina West.
Online sales have ended — tickets are now available only at the box office.
Where to go
VIP enters through the south-side entrance on Douglas Street at the Holland. Head to Steelhouse for the evening — VIP patio opens 2 PM with DJ Riz; general show doors open 3 PM.
2026 Pride Guide
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Parking
Omaha Park Eight is closest to the Holland/Tenaska; 12th & Capitol Garage is closest to Steelhouse. Closest options fill early — arrive with a buffer, or use rideshare.
Rideshare
Designated drop-off zones near each venue. Follow signage and staff direction; meet your ride at the marked pickup points.
Walking between venues
Holland, Tenaska, and Steelhouse are clustered downtown and easily walkable. The venue maps show how Holland and Tenaska connect indoors, plus the exit toward Steelhouse.
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
About a 10–15 minute ride from the airport to the downtown cluster by car or rideshare.
Quiet space
A low-stimulation Quiet Room is available for anyone who needs a break. It's on Tenaska Level 2 — find it marked on the Map.
ADA access
Accessible entrances and routes connect all three venues. Elevators and entrances are marked on the venue maps; staff can assist on request.
Gender-neutral restrooms
Available at every venue and clearly signed. Restroom locations are shown on the Tenaska maps, and the parade map marks the portable restrooms along the route.
Water & sensory notes
Free water stations throughout. Expect amplified sound near stages and bright lighting during shows.
First aid
The Red Cross station is on Holland Level O, marked in red on the Map. Flag any staff member or volunteer for help.
Lost & found
Bring found items to the Info booth at Holland. Lost something? Check there first, or ask any volunteer.
Emergency
In an emergency, call 911 and notify the nearest staff member. Info booths can reach event safety leads directly.
Code of conduct
Heartland Pride is welcoming across identities, ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Harassment of any kind isn't tolerated — report concerns to staff.
Our 2026 vendors, sponsors, and community partners. Tap a name with an arrow to visit their site. The full list is confirmed closer to the event and may still change.
The 2026 parade lineup, listed alphabetically. The lineup is confirmed closer to the event and the order on the day is set by parade staff.
These are local artists
Our local performers donate their talent to the herd. If a set moves you, tip them directly — tap any name to open their link tree and send a little love.
Tap any performer to open their link tree and send a tip. A few links are still being confirmed and will appear here closer to the event.
The official 2026 tee
Wear your pride throughout the rest of the year, repping this year's theme. Continue to show your pride through protest — pride is a protest.
Order the shirt at the Heartland Pride store (opens in a new tab) Shop our store (opens in a new tab)Secure checkout on heartlandpride.org
Pride Assistant
Almost
showtime.
The day-of app unlocks for everyone the week of the event — July 17–18, 2026, downtown Omaha.
That's a
wrap.
We hope you enjoyed Pride 2026. Thank you for showing up — for the herd, and for each other. One quick thing before you go.
How was your weekend?
Your feedback shapes Pride 2027.