Holland Performing Arts Center

What Plays There

Kiewit Concert Hall and the Omaha Symphony

Performances happen in Kiewit Concert Hall, which seats 2,000, and Scott Hall, which seats up to 350 and turns into the Holland Music Club for some shows. The Omaha Symphony calls the Holland a home for its MasterWorks, Symphony Pops, Symphony Rocks, Movies, and Family concerts, and runs its ticket office out of the same building. The Symphony also promises "spectacular views of downtown Omaha," so look up between movements.

Types of Shows and Events

Ticket Omaha describes Kiewit Concert Hall as home for "the Omaha Symphony, concerts, comedy, community events, and more". The Holland also books performance rentals from national tours and local organizations, alongside shows presented by Omaha Performing Arts and the Omaha Symphony. Scott Hall's Holland Music Club goes for a nightclub feel, with dinner, drinks, and high-energy performances of music and more.

Where to Find the Official Event Calendar

For what's actually playing, go straight to the source: Omaha Performing Arts' own site at o-pa.org, Ticket Omaha at ticketomaha.com, or the Omaha Symphony's site at omahasymphony.org for its concerts. All three beat any third-party listing for accuracy.

Tickets and Box Office

Buying From Official Sellers

Tickets for Holland Performing Arts Center shows are sold through Ticket Omaha, operating out of the same building at 1200 Douglas St. Call 402.345.0606, email ticketomaha@o-pa.org, or buy directly through o-pa.org or ticketomaha.com. Booking a group of 10 or more people gets its own line: 402.661.8516.

Box Office Hours and Will Call

Ticket Omaha's office is open Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m. On show days in Kiewit Concert Hall, doors open 2.5 hours before showtime, the box office opens 1.5 hours before, and seating starts 30 minutes before. In Scott Hall, doors and the box office both open 1.5 hours before and seating starts 30 minutes before, and for Holland Music Club shows everything opens 1.5 hours before. Tickets at will call are picked up at the Holland's box office, starting 90 minutes before the event. Ticket Omaha tickets live at wallet.ticketomaha.com, where you show a revolving QR code at the door (no screenshots or printouts).

Avoiding Resale Markups and Ticket Scams

Ticket Omaha calls itself "the only official source" for Holland Center tickets, and tickets from unapproved sources won't be honored. Buy through o-pa.org or ticketomaha.com rather than a resale site, and you know the ticket is legit.

Seating and Capacity

Seating Chart and Layout

Kiewit Concert Hall seats 2,000, and Scott Hall is flexible up to 350. Omaha Performing Arts posts a general Holland Center seating chart on o-pa.org, though for security it leaves off individual seat numbers. Here's the numbering trick: in seats under 100, odd numbers sit on the left side of the hall facing the stage and even numbers on the right, so 59 and 61 are together. Center seats numbered 100 and up run consecutively, and the row letter tells you how close you are, with A nearest the stage. Not sure your seats are together? Ticket Omaha will check for you and recommend seats.

Accessible Seating

The Holland Center has wheelchair and scooter accessible locations where you can stay in your mobility device or transfer to a theater seat; look for the designation when ordering at ticketomaha.com. Ticket Omaha also handles seating for guests with visual or hearing disabilities and bariatric seating, so call ahead to sort it out. Once you're there:

• Accessible parking is in the Arrival Plaza, on the east side of the building and reachable from Douglas St.
• Every level has wheelchair-accessible restrooms, plus companion restrooms and lactation rooms.
• Courtesy wheelchairs are available with a valid ID, though staff can't transport guests to their seats in one.

Getting There and Parking

Address and Directions

Holland Performing Arts Center is at 1200 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102. It sits on the Dick & Mary Holland Campus, the downtown blocks running between 11th and 13th Streets, from Douglas St. to Capitol Ave. Omaha Performing Arts shares the campus with Steelhouse Omaha and the Tenaska Center for Arts Engagement, which is now open for classes and events at 1115 Dodge St.

Parking Options and Costs

Parking for an evening or weekend Holland Performing Arts Center show means the Omaha Park Eight garage, directly north of the building at 13th and Dodge (there's a second entrance at 12th and Capitol). For those shows it opens for event parking about two and a half hours before showtime, though not before 5 p.m. on weekdays. Reserve ahead for $3 through ParkMobile, or pay $5 in cash or by credit card at the gate. Going to a weekday daytime show? The closest available garage is at 15th and Douglas. Street meters run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and are free on Sundays and holidays. One more thing: the Holland Center no longer offers prepaid valet; drive-up, cash-only valet may be around on a limited basis, but don't count on it.

Rideshare, Transit, and Drop-Off

Getting dropped off? The Holland Center's drop-off zone is on the south side of the building, on Douglas St. Omaha Performing Arts doesn't publish other transit or rideshare details, so plan your pickup spot before the show lets out.

Venue Policies

Bag Policy and Prohibited Items

Clear bags aren't required at the Holland Center, but your bag may be inspected as you go through security. Leave backpacks at home, along with any bag larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches. Express security scanners mean you don't have to empty your pockets. Ticket Omaha's restricted-items list covers the Holland too: no water bottles, laptops, outside food or drink, cameras or recording devices, signs, selfie sticks, or weapons of any kind, including lawfully concealed firearms.

Age Restrictions, Dress Code, and Etiquette

Everyone needs a ticket to get in, regardless of age, and that includes infants, because of fire code. Many shows are all ages, and the event page lists any age restrictions or recommendations. There's no dress code, so dress up or stay casual. Phones go off or on silent during the show, and recording isn't allowed.

Accessibility Services

Request American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, audio description, or closed captioning at least two weeks before your show by calling 402.345.0606 or emailing ticketomaha@o-pa.org. No advance request needed for the rest:

• Free listening devices for the Holland's FM stereo system, from the Welcome Center in the ground-floor lobby with a valid ID.
• Audio description, free through a partnership with Radio Talking Book Services.
• Binoculars, also at the Welcome Center with ID.
• Sensory kits and noise-canceling headphones at the Welcome Center with a valid ID, for any show.

Some performances are sensory-inclusive, with lower house lights and no strobe or fog effects.

Food, Drinks, and Amenities

Zinc, the restaurant just steps from Kiewit Concert Hall, opens two and a half hours before many performances, and reservations through OpenTable are recommended. For something quicker before curtain, Ovations Bar & Lounge and Parkview Lounge serve drinks and appetizers on the ground floor. Skyview Terrace, an indoor-outdoor lounge on Tier 2 with sweeping views of downtown Omaha, opens before select performances. For certain shows, Scott Hall transforms into the Holland Music Club, with table seating, light fare, and a full bar, essentially a pop-up nightclub inside a concert hall. The Holland is cashless: food and drinks are card only, you can convert cash to a Visa ReadyCARD for free on-site, and whatever you buy is allowed into the hall. Menus are subject to change, so treat any of this as a starting point, not a promise.

Where to Eat and Drink Nearby

Two spots Ticket Omaha itself points visitors to: Gather, in the Old Market District at 1108 Howard St., open daily starting at 5 p.m., and Nosh Restaurant and Wine Lounge, at 1006 Dodge St., with a happy hour Monday through Saturday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., though it's closed Sundays.

Our pick: Gather. Ticket Omaha lists a deal there: mention "Omaha Performing Arts" to your server and get a glass of house wine for a penny with the purchase of a menu item, and since Gather opens right at 5 p.m. every day, it lines up easily with an evening show.

Tips for a First Visit

Buy straight from Ticket Omaha, at o-pa.org or ticketomaha.com, so you know your seat is real. Build in time: for evening and weekend Kiewit Concert Hall shows, doors and the Park Eight garage both open about 2.5 hours before showtime (not before 5 p.m. on weekdays), and nearby construction can slow you down. If you need ASL, audio description, or captioning, request it at least two weeks ahead rather than asking at the door. Bring a small bag, not a backpack, and a card rather than cash.

Grab your seat early, park with time to spare, and let Kiewit Concert Hall do the rest.