Festival & Show · Saturday, July 18, 2026
New venues.
Same Pride.
Heartland Pride moves to a new downtown location for 2026, with a full day of festival, vendors, and community, followed by a night of headline entertainment at Steelhouse Omaha. In partnership with Omaha Performing Arts.
- Date
- Saturday
July 18, 2026 - Daytime festival
- 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Holland + Tenaska Centers - Evening show
- Doors 3:00 PM · VIP 2:00 PM
Steelhouse Omaha - Partner
- Omaha Performing Arts
- Tickets
- On sale now
Daytime · 12:00 – 4:00 PM · Festival & vendor show
vendors, makers, and community organizations under one roof.
Doors open at noon at the Holland. From 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Holland and Tenaska venues fill with local artisans, resource tables, food and drink, and live entertainment. Free-flowing and open to all pass holders.
Evening show · Steelhouse Omaha
The night
belongs to
all of us.
Local performers and full set times live in the Day-of App. You can even tip local entertainers directly through the app.
Sasha Colby
Margaret Cho
Nina West
RealXman
Live performerPass comparison · On sale now
Which pass is right for you?
All four passes at a glance. Full details and tickets are below. Availability may be limited, so buy early, especially VIP and the evening show. Prices shown do not include ticketing fees; fees are added at checkout.
| Includes | VIP Pass | All Day Premium Pass | Show Only Pass | Festival Day Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime festival & vendor show | ||||
| Evening show at Steelhouse | ||||
| VIP area at the daytime festival New for 2026 | ||||
| VIP patio party with DJ Riz at Steelhouse, 2 PM | ||||
| Dedicated VIP bar at Steelhouse | ||||
| Meet & greet with headliners* | ||||
| Price | $130 | $35 | $30 | $25 |
*Meet & greet with Margaret Cho, Nina West, and Sasha Colby. Performers listed alphabetically.
Prices do not include ticketing fees. Fees are added at checkout.
On sale now through the official box office.
Full ticket details
Find your way into Pride 2026.
Four ways to be part of the day, from the daytime festival to a front-row seat at the show. Here is what each pass unlocks.
Festival Day Pass
$25Spend the day where Omaha's LGBTQIA+ community comes together. Your Festival Day Pass opens the doors to the Holland and Tenaska Centers, where 200+ exhibitors turn out to celebrate and support the community, alongside local makers and small businesses sharing their craft and finds. Wander the vendor show, catch live local performers, jump into karaoke, and enjoy a full day of color, connection, and Pride energy.
Show Only Pass
$30The night belongs to all of us. Your Show Only Pass gets you into the evening show at Steelhouse Omaha, headlined by Margaret Cho, Sasha Colby, Nina West, and RealXman, with local performers lighting up the stage throughout the night. One unforgettable evening of comedy, drag, and live performance.
All Day Premium Pass
$35Make a full day of it. The All Day Premium Pass is the complete Heartland Pride experience, including the daytime festival at the Holland and Tenaska Centers and the headline evening show at Steelhouse Omaha. Daytime community and connection, followed by nighttime celebration and entertainment, all in one ticket.
VIP Pass Limited number
$130The full day, elevated. The VIP Pass takes the All Day Premium Pass to the next level with special VIP areas at the festival, for the first time, and at the show , a patio party with DJ Riz that opens at 2 PM at Steelhouse, and an exclusive meet & greet with headliners Margaret Cho, Nina West, and Sasha Colby . Limited availability. When it is gone, it is gone.
Availability may be limited. Buy early, especially VIP and the evening show. Prices do not include ticketing fees; fees are added at checkout.
Getting in · Venue entrances
Where to walk in.
Three venues, one downtown cluster. Here is the entrance for each part of the day.
Daytime festival · 12–4 PM
Holland Performing Arts Center & Tenaska
West entrance at the Holland
South-side entrance on Douglas Street
Doors open at noon. Your pass covers both the Holland and Tenaska venues throughout the day.
Evening show · 2 & 3 PM doors
Steelhouse Omaha
Main entrance · patio opens 2 PM with DJ Riz
Main entrance · general doors open 3 PM
One entrance for everyone at Steelhouse. VIP guests get early access to the patio.
Accessibility · Inclusion · Community care
Everyone belongs here.
Heartland Pride is for LGBTQIA+ people, families, friends, neighbors, and allies, welcoming across identities, ages, backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences.
Venue accessibility
Evening show
Steelhouse Omaha
Steelhouse accessibility details
Seating. Wheelchair and companion tickets are available on all levels of the venue and can be purchased through Ticket Omaha or the box office. Limited-mobility seats are also available in the balcony. Please notify a staff member upon arrival for accommodations.
Wheelchair access. Wheelchair access is available to all levels of the building and the entrance. Steelhouse Omaha does not provide wheelchairs.
Service animals. Service dogs and miniature horses are welcome. Animals must remain leashed or in a harness and be clearly identified as a service animal.
Restrooms. Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are available in all public restrooms. Companion restrooms and lactation rooms are also available.
ASL interpretation. Requests should go directly through Ticket Omaha. Call 402.345.0606 or email ticketomaha@o-pa.org at least two weeks before the show so a sign-language interpreter can be secured.
Questions or feedback. Contact the Box Office at 402.345.0606 or ticketomaha@o-pa.org.
Guests with additional access needs are warmly encouraged to reach out ahead of time so we can help you plan your day.
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