Heartland Pride Festival 2026
Celebrate Pride in Omaha with a full-day festival and vendor show experience created for community, visibility, joy, and connection. The Heartland Pride Festival & Show 2026 brings together local vendors, artisans, community organizations, resource tables, food, entertainment, and an evening show featuring nationally recognized performers.
Hosted in partnership with Omaha Performing Arts, this year’s festival invites LGBTQIA+ people, families, friends, neighbors, and allies to gather, celebrate, support Heartland Pride, and be part of one of the region’s most meaningful Pride events.
Tickets are on sale now
Choose the pass that fits your Pride weekend plans, from daytime festival/vendor show access to the full festival and evening show experience.
Quick Event Details
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Daytime Festival/Vendor Show Venues: Holland Performing Arts Center and Tenaska Center
- Evening Show Venue: Steelhouse Omaha
- Tickets: On sale now
- Ticket Options: VIP Pass, All Access Pass, Show Only Pass, and Festival Day Pass
- Festival/Vendor Show Highlights: 100+ vendors, local artisans, community organizations, resource tables, food and drinks, karaoke, interactive activities, local performers, and an afternoon drag show
- Evening Entertainment: Sasha Colby, Margaret Cho, Nina West, and RealXman
Celebrate Pride All Day in Omaha
The daytime Heartland Pride Festival and vendor show is a welcoming community celebration filled with connection, creativity, entertainment, and local Pride energy. Across the Holland Performing Arts Center and Tenaska Center, attendees can explore more than 100 vendors, meet local artisans, connect with community organizations, visit resource tables, and enjoy food, drinks, music, and activities throughout the day.
The vendor show is an important part of the Heartland Pride experience. It gives local businesses, artists, nonprofits, community groups, and service organizations a way to share information, connect with attendees, and support Heartland Pride’s mission of inclusion, equality, visibility, and belonging.
Festival guests can look forward to karaoke, interactive experiences, local performers, and an afternoon drag show that brings together talent, joy, and the spirit of Pride. Whether you are attending with friends, family, chosen family, coworkers, or on your own, the festival is designed to be a space where people can show up, be welcomed, and celebrate together.
Evening Entertainment at Steelhouse Omaha
After the daytime festival and vendor show, the celebration continues at Steelhouse Omaha with an exciting evening show featuring powerhouse performers and unforgettable entertainment.
This year’s evening lineup includes Sasha Colby, Margaret Cho, Nina West, and RealXman. Additional local performer and festival entertainment details will be announced as the event gets closer.
From legendary stage presence to comedy, drag, performance, and Pride-centered celebration, the evening show offers a high-energy experience for attendees who want to keep the celebration going into the night.
Ticket Options
Choose the ticket option that works best for your Pride plans. Tickets are required for festival/vendor show entry, evening show entry, or both, depending on the pass selected.
- VIP Pass — $148.00 (fees included)
Includes the all-day combo experience plus meet and greet access with Sasha Colby, Margaret Cho, and Nina West. - Combo, All Access Pass — $36.00
Includes admission to the daytime festival/vendor show and the evening show at Steelhouse Omaha. - Show Only Pass — $31.00
Includes admission to the evening entertainment at Steelhouse Omaha only. - Festival Day Pass — $26.00
Includes admission to the daytime festival/vendor show, featuring local vendors, community organizations, resource tables, artisans, food, drinks, activities, and daytime entertainment.
Ticket availability may be limited. Purchasing early is encouraged, especially for VIP access and evening entertainment.
Become a Vendor or Exhibitor
Want to be part of the Heartland Pride Festival & Show as a vendor or exhibitor? Local businesses, artisans, nonprofits, community groups, and service organizations are invited to register for a booth and connect with thousands of attendees throughout the day. Vendor and exhibitor space is limited, and early registration is encouraged. The vendor registration deadline is Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Register as a Vendor/Exhibitor
Accessibility, Inclusion, and Community Care
Heartland Pride is committed to creating Pride events that are welcoming, inclusive, and community-centered. The Heartland Pride Festival & Show is for LGBTQIA+ people, families, friends, neighbors, and allies who want to celebrate Pride in a respectful and affirming environment.
We welcome attendees across identities, ages, backgrounds, abilities, and lived experiences. Heartland Pride believes Pride should be a place where people can feel seen, supported, and connected.
Additional accessibility details, venue guidance, and attendee information may be shared closer to the event. Guests are encouraged to review venue information in advance and reach out with questions about access needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included with each ticket?
The VIP Pass includes the all-day combo experience plus meet and greet access with Sasha Colby, Margaret Cho, and Nina West. The All Access Pass includes both the daytime festival/vendor show and evening show. The Show Only Pass includes the evening entertainment only. The Festival Day Pass includes the daytime festival/vendor show only.
What is the daytime festival/vendor show?
The daytime festival/vendor show includes local vendors, artisans, community organizations, resource tables, food, drinks, activities, daytime entertainment, and opportunities to connect with groups supporting Heartland Pride and the broader LGBTQIA+ community.
Can I attend only the daytime festival/vendor show?
Yes. The Festival Day Pass is available for attendees who want to enjoy the daytime Heartland Pride Festival and vendor show experience without attending the evening show.
Can I attend only the evening show?
Yes. The Show Only Pass is available for attendees who want to attend the evening entertainment at Steelhouse Omaha only.
Where are the venues?
The daytime festival/vendor show takes place at the Holland Performing Arts Center and Tenaska Center. The evening show takes place at Steelhouse Omaha.
Are tickets required?
Yes. Tickets are required based on the experience you choose, whether that is the daytime festival/vendor show, the evening show, or the full all-day experience.
Is there an official event schedule?
Not yet. The full festival/vendor show and evening show schedule will be announced closer to the event. Check back for updates as entertainment, activity times, and performer details are confirmed.
Will more entertainment be announced?
Yes. Sasha Colby, Margaret Cho, Nina West, and RealXman have been announced for the evening show. Additional local performers and festival entertainment details will be announced as the event gets closer.
Who should I contact if I have a question that is not answered here?
If you have a question that is not covered on this page, please contact Heartland Pride through our website.
Contact Heartland Pride
Is the event accessible?
Heartland Pride is committed to accessibility and inclusion. Venue-specific accessibility details and additional attendee guidance may be shared closer to the event. Guests with access questions are encouraged to contact Heartland Pride or review venue accessibility information before attending.
Contact Heartland Pride about accessibility
Join Us for Heartland Pride 2026
The Heartland Pride Festival & Show 2026 is more than a single day of entertainment. It is a celebration of LGBTQIA+ visibility, creativity, resilience, and belonging in Omaha and across Nebraska.
Whether you come for the festival/vendor show, the evening show, the community connections, or the joy of celebrating Pride together, you are part of what makes Heartland Pride meaningful.
We cannot wait to celebrate with you on Saturday, July 18, 2026.