Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Concert History

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

Also known as Pershing Center, the Pershing Auditorium was a concert and sports arena that opened on March 10, 1957 and closed on August 7, 2014. The venue's exterior mural was removed in October 2022 and preserved by the Nebraska State Historical Society with the demolition of the Pershing Auditorium/Center beginning on August 7, 2023, exactly nine years after closing.

Date Concert Venue Location
Sep 30, 2018
A Day To Remember / All Time Low / Pierce the Veil

House Party Tour

Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Aug 06, 2014
Goo Goo Dolls / Daughtry / Plain White T's

The Goo Goo Dolls, Daughtry, and Plain White T's at Pershing Center

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Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Mar 23, 2014
Shrine Circus Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Mar 21, 2014
Shrine Circus Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Mar 20, 2014
Shrine Circus Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Mar 19, 2014
Shrine Circus Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Mar 09, 2014
ZZ Top
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Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Feb 21, 2014
The Floozies Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Show Duplicate for Feb 21, 2014
Nov 21, 2013
Justin Moore / Randy Houser / Josh Thompson Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Nov 15, 2013
Pretty Lights / Blood Diamonds / Paul Basic

A Color Map of The Sun Tour

Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Sep 30, 2013
The Wonder Years / A Day to Remember / All Time Low / Pierce the Veil

The House Party Tour

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Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Show Duplicate for Sep 30, 2013
Sep 28, 2013
Cirque Musica Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Sep 27, 2013
BASSNECTAR / Andreilien Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Aug 18, 2013
Ke$ha / Mike Posner / Semi Precious Weapons
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Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Show Duplicate for Aug 18, 2013
May 30, 2013
The Lumineers / Cold War Kids
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Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
May 28, 2013
Kendrick Lamar
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Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Apr 06, 2013
The Harlem Globetrotters Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Apr 02, 2013
Kendrick Lamar Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Mar 26, 2013
P.O.D. / Three Days Grace / Shinedown
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Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Feb 01, 2013
Brantley Gilbert / Kip Moore Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) Lincoln, Nebraska, United States

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Allman Brothers Band / The Outlaws on Dec 7, 1980 [564-small]

Allman Brothers Band / The Outlaws
Dec 7, 1980
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Ten Years After / Mylon on Nov 5, 1971 [565-small]

Ten Years After / Mylon
Nov 5, 1971
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Alice Cooper on Apr 12, 1973 [685-small]

Alice Cooper
Apr 12, 1973
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Humble Pie / Foghat on Apr 4, 1973 [653-small]

Humble Pie / Foghat
Apr 4, 1973
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Humble Pie / Foghat on Apr 4, 1973 [654-small]

Humble Pie / Foghat
Apr 4, 1973
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Van Halen / Talas on Oct 17, 1980 [127-small]

Van Halen / Talas
Oct 17, 1980
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Van Halen on Jul 22, 1979 [392-small]

Van Halen
Jul 22, 1979
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The Beach Boys on Jul 13, 1968 [159-small]

The Beach Boys
Jul 13, 1968
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Rus Spangler Aug 11, 2023

Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln, NE. October 19, 1974 was Hawkwind (Hall of the Mountain Grill Tour) with Rush opening. (First USA tour for Rush).


Gerdog 99 Aug 01, 2023

November 21, 1970 (the week after Iron Butterfly) I saw Steppenwolf. Also January 31, 1971, Three Dog Night was at Pershing.


Tooosmokey2c Mar 25, 2022

You forgot the 1981 Oct 18th Blackfoot & Def Leppard at the Pershing Auditorium in Lincoln, Ne. Def Leppard opened up for Blackfoot and Def Leppard was not even a know band name and wasn't even on the venue or ticket stub.


Jason Orton Dec 26, 2020

Man you are missing a ton of concerts..however I don't know what they all were. 1987-1995 I can guarantee there were shows. I saw Midnight Oil at Pershing in 1993. Also saw Soul asylum during that period.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts have there been at Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center)?

Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) has had 304 concerts.

When was the last concert at Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center)?

The last concert at Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center) was on September 30, 2018. The bands that performed were: A Day To Remember / All Time Low / Pierce the Veil.

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