Pershing Auditorium (aka Pershing Center)'s 1996 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.

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Rock 541 performances
Hard Rock 280 performances
Classic Rock 227 performances
Pop Rock 218 performances
Alternative Rock 206 performances
2018 1 concert
2014 7 concerts
2013 12 concerts
2012 12 concerts
2011 13 concerts
2010 11 concerts
2009 10 concerts
2008 16 concerts
2007 12 concerts
2006 18 concerts
2005 10 concerts
2004 5 concerts
2003 13 concerts
2002 10 concerts
2001 9 concerts
2000 3 concerts
1999 4 concerts
1998 4 concerts
1997 1 concert
1996 3 concerts
1995 5 concerts
1994 1 concert
1990 1 concert
1989 1 concert
1988 1 concert
1987 2 concerts
1986 3 concerts
1985 1 concert
1984 2 concerts
1983 8 concerts
1982 4 concerts
1981 4 concerts
1980 9 concerts
1979 5 concerts
1978 3 concerts
1977 8 concerts
1976 6 concerts
1975 16 concerts
1974 13 concerts
1973 14 concerts
1972 11 concerts
1971 7 concerts
1970 2 concerts
1969 3 concerts
1968 4 concerts
1966 3 concerts
1965 1 concert
1964 3 concerts
1961 1 concert
1960 2 concerts
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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 318 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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