Merryman Performing Arts Center

Merryman Performing Arts Center The Robert M. The Merryman stage is a venue for more than 130 events each year. The Merryman Performing Arts Center is unique.

Merryman Performing Arts Center is a 760 seat historically-significant, beautifully restored theater located just west of downtown- Kearney, Nebraska More than 62,000 people enter the beautiful Ron & Carol Cope Foyer to enjoy a Merryman season show, school music program, Kearney area concert, travelogue film, dance recital, choral program, wedding or church service in the Morris Family Theatre. Ou

r conference room and reception hall are popular places for meetings and gatherings as well. It is the only community performing arts center to be located in an active elementary school. The original building was built in 1926 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our purpose is to offer quality dance, music and theatre performances, educational events and workshops that will culturally reward audiences and participants.

Only one week until Marty Stuart enters the Merryman stage!Less than 80 tickets remain so if you want yours, go quick to...
08/20/2026

Only one week until Marty Stuart enters the Merryman stage!
Less than 80 tickets remain so if you want yours, go quick to merrymancenter.org/tickets

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are on their way to the Merryman in Kearney. On Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m., relive your favorite hits like Hillbilly Rock, Tempted, and Arlene!

Limited tickets are still available at https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/

08/11/2026

Colorful yarn designs will decorate trees, bicycle racks and benches. It's called yarn-bombing. Yarn is being collected for the project at three downtown sites. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

07/24/2026

Monday, August 3, 2026
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Merryman Performing Arts Center
Meet local youth. Hear their stories. Experience their voices through art.
Join Buffalo County Community Partners and the Buffalo County Youth Advisory Board (YAB) for a special evening celebrating the stories, experiences, and perspectives of local young people.
This unique exhibit features artwork created by Julia Wilson of Alliance, Nebraska, who worked with local youth to transform their voices and stories into a powerful visual experience.

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are on their way to the Merryman in Kearney. On Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m....
07/21/2026

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives are on their way to the Merryman in Kearney. On Thursday, August 27 at 7 p.m., relive your favorite hits like Hillbilly Rock, Tempted, and Arlene!

Limited tickets are still available at https://merrymancenter.org/tickets/

Thank you to everyone who displayed their picture during Kearney Area Arts Council - KAAC's local photo contest. The Cru...
07/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who displayed their picture during Kearney Area Arts Council - KAAC's local photo contest. The Cruise Nite crowd loved the photos!
If you have not already, please pick up your photo this week from the Merryman and enjoy your wonderful art at home

Thank you to everyone for coming and making The Everly Set such a special event!Special thank yous go out to our volunte...
07/17/2026

Thank you to everyone for coming and making The Everly Set such a special event!

Special thank yous go out to our volunteers who helped keep everything organized, Central Mercantile feat. Ktown Cakery for selling their delicious homemade ice cream, the Central Nebraska Auto Club for organizing Cruise Week, The American Automobile Experience for displaying a 99 year old car, and, of course, Platte Valley Auto for helping us bring the Everly Set to Kearney!

07/15/2026
SPECIAL FLASH SALE ALERT:The next 50 people who use code "LETITBEME" at checkout at merrymancenter.org to buy tickets to...
07/14/2026

SPECIAL FLASH SALE ALERT:
The next 50 people who use code "LETITBEME" at checkout at merrymancenter.org to buy tickets to the Everly Set on Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m. at the Merryman in Kearney will get 25% off their tickets! If you've been waiting, now is your chance.

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THIS THURSDAY AT 8 PM! Experience the Everly Set while you still can.Limited tickets are available at merrymancenter.org...
07/13/2026

THIS THURSDAY AT 8 PM! Experience the Everly Set while you still can.
Limited tickets are available at merrymancenter.org/tickets/

And check out all the great Cruise Week events!

Booking: https://theeverlyset.comFollow “The Everly Set”, the def...

Only 6 days left to get tickets to our Celebration of the Everly Brothers!Go to merrymancenter.org/tickets/ and enjoy Cr...
07/10/2026

Only 6 days left to get tickets to our Celebration of the Everly Brothers!
Go to merrymancenter.org/tickets/ and enjoy Cruise Week rockin' and rollin' to the sound of the 50s and 60s

Tickets are on sale now for The Everly Set: A Celebration of the Everly Brothers on Thusday, July 16 at 8 p.m. at the Merryman in Kearney! Go to merrymancenter.org, click Buy Tickets, and check out our new ticketing partner Ludus!

In 1957, teens Phil and Don Everly supercharged Rock’n’Roll with the sparkling vocal harmonies that would build the sound of the 60s.
Today, Jack Skuller and Sean Altman combine millennial pluck with baby-boomer sass to present The Everly Set featuring Bye Bye Love, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clown, All I Have To Do Is Dream, and more hits!

Address

225 W 22nd Street
Kearney, NE
68845

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13086988297

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