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Future of Rock Festival

PT 2

Tickets On Sale Now!

Saturday, April 18, 2026

12:00 PM – 11:00 PM

The Granary Green — Ralston, NE

Get ready for the second annual festival featuring an all-teen led lineup and a day full of family fun!

Tickets

All proceeds support tuition and tour-assistance funds for young musicians.

Pre-Sale
  • $10 Adults
  • $5 Ages 13–18
  • Free 12 & Under
Buy Pre-Sale Tickets
Day-Of
  • $15 Adults
  • $10 Ages 13–18
  • Free 12 & Under

Available at the gate on April 18

2026 Lineup

Eight incredible acts take the stage at The Granary Green

Anxiety
Midusa
Ugly Lotus
Garlick
Make Believe Residency
Blackbird Rock Company
School of Rock Omaha House Band
Grunge Pop
  • Anxiety
  • Midusa
  • Ugly Lotus
  • Garlick
  • Make Believe Residency
  • Blackbird Rock Company
  • School of Rock Omaha House Band
  • Grunge PopHeadliner

Collaborative Finale

Don't miss the closing set — members from each performing band join Grunge Pop on stage for an epic cross-band collaboration to close out the festival.

Pre-Festival Events

Get hyped before the big day with these lead-up events

3-Week Series

Meet the Band Mondays

B-Side Bar, Council Bluffs • 6–9 PM • Two bands each night

  • 1Monday, March 16
    6:00 PM — Garlick • 7:30 PM — Midusa
  • 2Monday, March 23
    6:00 PM — Anxiety • 7:30 PM — Blackbird Rock
  • 3Monday, March 30
    6:00 PM — Ugly Lotus • 7:30 PM — Make Believe Residency
Special Event

“Breaking Into the Scene” Panel

B-Side Bar, Council Bluffs • Free • All Ages

Date: Tuesday, April 8

Time: 6:00–8:00 PM

A panel discussion for young and aspiring musicians on getting started in the local music scene, followed by an open jam session.

More Than a Festival

The Future of Rock Festival is a high-energy celebration that brings our music community together while creating life-changing opportunities for young musicians.

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Showcase Talent

Local youth bands perform on a professional stage in front of a large, lively crowd—an experience that builds confidence and skills.

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Connect Community

Young musicians and families discover local music education programs and organizations that can support their journey.

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Support Education

Festival proceeds fund music education scholarships, making performance opportunities accessible to all young musicians.

Our 2025 Impact

Last year's festival brought together our community in powerful ways

8
Local Youth Bands
40+
Young Musicians
300+
Attendees
11
Hours of Music

2025 Festival Highlights

Relive the energy and excitement from last year's incredible celebration

OCOM band selfie

OCOM

Midusa band selfie

Midusa

Redvale band selfie

Redvale

Garlick band selfie

Garlick

MBR band selfie

MBR

Main stage at the festival

Main Stage

Festival banner on stage

Stage Banner

The Granary Green venue

The Green

Stage banner at night

Night Vibes

Dogs at the festival

Festival Pups

Festival vendors

Vendors

Community vendors at festival

Community

Skating at the festival

Skate Park

More festival vendors

Market

Be Part of 2026

There are many ways to support and participate in the Future of Rock Festival

Volunteer

Help make the festival a success! We need passionate volunteers to support various aspects of the event.

  • Setup and breakdown assistance
  • Event day operations
  • Guest services and activities

Sponsor

Align your business with a vibrant, community-driven celebration while supporting music education for young artists.

  • High-visibility brand exposure
  • Community engagement opportunities
  • Support a meaningful mission

Why Support the Festival?

When you support the Future of Rock Festival, you're investing in more than just an event—you're investing in the future of young musicians and our community.

Break Down Financial Barriers

Many talented young musicians lack access to performance opportunities due to financial constraints. Festival proceeds fund scholarships that ensure every dedicated student can participate, regardless of their family's financial situation.

Build a Vibrant Music Community

The festival creates connections between young musicians, music educators, local businesses, and music lovers—strengthening Omaha's creative ecosystem for generations to come.

Develop Future Artists

Performance experience on a professional stage builds confidence, stage presence, and technical skills that young musicians carry throughout their artistic journey and beyond.

Celebrate Local Talent

The festival showcases the incredible talent in our community, giving young artists the recognition they deserve and inspiring the next generation of musicians to pursue their dreams.

Ready to Get Involved?

Whether you're a volunteer, sponsor, or supporter, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to learn more about the 2026 Future of Rock Festival.

info@futurerockersofomaha.org