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About Lied Center For Performing Arts

The Lied Center For Performing Arts is Lincoln’s hub for diverse arts experiences, featuring multiple venues on a single campus: the Main Stage, Johnny Carson Theater, Lied Commons, and Kimball Recital Hall. Located at 301 N 12th Street in downtown Lincoln, the center hosts national touring acts, classical performances, and community events. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends or seeking an enriching cultural experience, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining.

We’ll help you secure your seats with clear, up-front information on capacity and seating options, plus insider tips on easy parking, public transit access via Lincoln StarTran, and convenient hotel and restaurant choices close to the venue. The Lied Center’s ongoing expansions, including Lied Commons (opened in 2012), keep this campus vibrant and ready for memorable performances—from classic rock legends to contemporary comedians and orchestral concerts. If you’re visiting for a show, consider nearby hotels like The Kindler Hotel, The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel, Courtyard Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket, or Graduate Lincoln for convenient stays after the performance.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 301 N 12th Street, Lincoln, NE 68588-0151.
  • Venue type: Multi-venue performing arts center (Main Stage, Johnny Carson Theater, Lied Commons, Kimball Recital Hall).
  • Main Stage capacity: 2,192 seats (with up to 66 additional seats possible via orchestra pit lift).
  • Johnny Carson Theater capacity: 250 seats.
  • Main Stage seating chart available as a PDF on the Lied Center site.
  • Parking: Nearby garages include Haymarket Garage (848 Q St), Larson Building & Garage (1317 Q St), Market Place Garage (925 Q St), Que Place Garage (1111 Q St), University Square Garage (101 N 14th St). First hour often free; typical max daily around $11.25.
  • Transit: Lincoln StarTran bus service serves the Lied Center; StarTran Transfer Center moved to 11th & L Streets in 2025; RideLNK app available.
  • Nearby hotels: The Kindler Hotel (216 N 11th St), The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel (333 S 13th St), Courtyard by Marriott Lincoln Downtown/Haymarket (808 R St), Graduate Lincoln (141 N 9th St).
  • Notable events hosted: acts such as The Moody Blues, B.B. King, Willie Nelson, Weird Al Yankovic, Jerry Seinfeld, Mannheim Steamroller, Foreigner, Crosby, Stills & Nash.
  • Renovations/renaming: Lied Center remains active with expansions; Lied Commons opened in 2012 as part of a privately funded expansion.