For reserved seating events, chairs will be provided. The seat is a plastic folding chair. Guests are not permitted to bring in their own seating.
For general admission events, there will be no assigned seating, and Pinewood Bowl will be open without seats on the lawn of the bowl. With space permitting, limited seating may be available in the back of the lawn area for general admission shows. Please visit the event page on this site for show specific seating/chair information.
Guests are not permitted to bring in their own seating or blankets.
Yes, concessions are available for purchase at Pinewood Bowl Theater. See our Food & Beverage page for more info.
Our concession stands accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, and Downtown Lincoln Gift Cards. Cash and checks are not accepted.
We have gone all cashless at our concession stands. This will allow you to get your order faster and provide a safer environment for everyone.
More Food & Beverage InfoPinewood Bowl Theater is the name given to the facility for the summer concert series produced by ASM Global and Mammoth Live of Lawrence, KS in cooperation with the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department.
Pinewood Bowl Theater is located inside Pioneers Park in Lincoln, Nebraska. The park is located at 3201 South Coddington Avenue in southwest Lincoln. For a more detailed map, check out our Parking & Directions page.
Parking & DirectionsThere are multiple ways to stay up-to-date about Pinewood Bowl Theater events:
- The latest information for all current and future events can be found here at pinewoodbowltheater.com.
- Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Register your e-mail address with us here to receive event updates and announcements in your inbox.
- Call 402.904.4444.
The doors to Pinewood Bowl Theater generally open one hour before the start of the event. Show-specific information will generally be posted on this website.
- Attendees to concerts only can enter Pioneers Park & use lot during public park hours from 6AM to 11PM.
- Please use the West Van Dorn Street entrance.
Yes, these beverages will be on sale at age-appropriate events to adults 21 years of age and older with proper ID. Sales of beer and other alcoholic beverages will be conducted inside Pinewood Bowl Theater only during select events.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, and Downtown Lincoln Gift Cards. Cash and checks are not accepted.
We have gone all cashless at our concession stands and bars. This will allow you to get your order faster and provide a safer environment for everyone.
There is not an ATM on site at Pinewood Bowl Theater.
Our concession stands accept all major credit cards and debit cards.
We have gone all cashless at our concession stands. This will allow you to get your order faster and provides a safer environment for everyone.
Patrons may bring in one clear, soft-sided plastic/disposable water bottle (sealed or empty) up to 24 oz per person. Hard-sided or rigid plastic bottles are not permitted and are part of our prohibited items list. Soft-sided bottles include disposable single-use bottles or flexible plastic bottles. A water refill station is available inside the venue.
Pinewood Bowl Theater events are mobile ticket delivery only. Your mobile phone is your ticket, and physical tickets will not be issued.
There are multiple ways to purchase tickets for Pinewood Bowl Theater events:
- Ticketmaster.com or the Official Ticketmaster app. Tickets are subject to additional fees.
- Tickets can be purchased at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Ticket Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11AM-6PM. Additional fees may apply to purchases at the Ticket Office. Please note that fees for purchases at the Ticket Office are lower than those for online purchases.
Now, there’s no need to remember a hard ticket at home—fans can have their tickets with them at all times. Ticketmaster’s Mobile Ticket Delivery allows fans to carry their tickets and scan them from their smartphones.
- Mobile tickets are more secure than loose paper tickets, which can be stolen, scalped, or sold as counterfeit. Mobile entry also eliminates printing and shipping costs.
- Mobile entry also enables a customer to purchase a ticket anytime, even when approaching the gate.
Mobile Tickets: Your mobile phone is your ticket. Your tickets will not be available for print or emailed to you. Mobile tickets will be sent to patrons 48 hours (2 days) before the event. To access your ticket(s): Download the Ticketmaster App or visit Ticketmaster.com on your mobile phone; log in to your Ticketmaster account and locate the order with your tickets; tap and show at the entrance into the event. Your phone will be scanned for entry, and you’ll be in!
View Step-by-Step Instructions: How To Access Your Mobile Tickets
Apple/iOS App – View Here
Android App – View Here
Mobile Web – View Here
Mobile Entry Is Easy: We recommend viewing your Mobile Entry tickets before arriving at your event. The Ticketmaster App will save your ticket(s) and will allow you to view them in the event, even if you lose internet access. See Example Here. If you’re using the Ticketmaster mobile internet site instead of the Ticketmaster App, you will also be given the option to save your tickets if viewed before losing your internet connection.
Helpful Hint: Before the public on sale, please go NOW to Ticketmaster.com or log into the Ticketmaster App on your mobile device to create an account or refresh your existing Ticketmaster account for a quicker purchasing experience. You can also add your ticket(s) to your phone’s “wallet.” Be sure your mobile phone has a fully charged battery.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Debit Cards, and Downtown Lincoln Gift Cards. Cash and checks are not accepted.
Tickets can be purchased at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Ticket Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. If you have further questions, please call the Ticket Office at 402.904.5600 or email boxoffice@pinnaclebankarena.com.
The Ticketmaster computer system selects the best available tickets based on a priority seating location assignment within the price range you choose to purchase tickets.
Many fan and artist websites will list tour itineraries. When a concert is confirmed with complete date and ticket information, it is listed here at pinewoodbowltheater.com when a public announcement through the media has been made.
Premium packages are available for most concerts. Here’s what is typically included:
- Admittance ticket
- Premium parking in the first three rows
- Reclining lounge chair located on the southside berm (house left)
- One free drink ticket plus drinks for purchase
- Catering (gourmet picnic style)
- Private restrooms
- Pinewood Bowl koozie
Premium packages are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, as limited seats are available.
More Premium Seating InfoOnly clear bags and small clutch-sized purses and wallets 4.5″ x 6.5″ or smaller are acceptable at entry. For the clear bag policy and list of prohibited items, see our Clear Bag Policy page. Please visit the event page on this site for show-specific restrictions the week of the show.
Clear Bag PolicyThe following items are NOT allowed in Pinewood Bowl Theater:
- BAGS, BACKPACKS, OR LARGE PURSES. (An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.)
- Alcohol, drugs, illegal substances or any paraphernalia associated with drug use
- Animals (Service animals are welcome)
- Audio/Video recorders, professional cameras, or tripods
- Cans, glass bottles, bottles, coolers & picnic baskets or other similar containers
- Fireworks
- Flags/Signs with poles
- Frisbees
- Glow Items (sticks/necklaces/bracelets, etc)
- In-Line roller skates, skateboards, scooters, bicycles
- Laser pens/pointers of any type
- Lawn chairs and blankets
- Musical instruments
- Noisemakers such as air horns or Vuvuzelas
- Outside food and beverage
- Pepper spray/Mace
- Selfie sticks, iPads/tablets/computers
- Signs larger than 8.5″ x 11″
- Strollers
- Umbrellas
- Water bottles that have been opened prior to entering venue
- Weapons including pocket knives, tasers, firearms & spiked jewelry (these items will be confiscated and not returned)
IMPORTANT: If any item is revealed during a search, patrons may dispose of the item or they may return to their vehicle with the item. Pinewood Bowl Theater does not safeguard any personal belongings of any type.
All shows are rain or shine. We actively monitor the weather on event days and we take the safety of our guests, staff, and working personnel very seriously. If the weather becomes a risk, best efforts will be made to communicate and provide guests the opportunity to adapt or take cover as they see fit. Ponchos, rain coats, and trash bags are allowed; however, umbrellas and tarps are prohibited. Please monitor us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook or RSVP to the Facebook event for the latest show updates.
There is a designated area inside Pinewood Bowl Theater where patrons can smoke.
Overnight camping is not permitted at Pinewood Bowl Theater or anywhere in Pioneers Park. For info on camping in the area, visit Nebraska Game & Parks or call 402.471.1414.
Camera policies can vary according to each concert. Non-professional cameras are generally allowed. This is a show-specific policy as determined by the artist; please visit the individual event page for more information. Audio and video recording equipment is not allowed.
You’re welcome to have a picnic in the parking areas before an event. However, no alcohol is allowed in parking areas. Please respect the rights of others and always clean up after your activity to keep Pioneers Park beautiful.
For the safety of our patrons, once a person exits Pinewood Bowl Theater, re-entry is strictly prohibited.
Attendees to concerts can enter Pioneers Park & use lot during public park hours from 6AM to 11PM. Please use the West Van Dorn Street entrance.
Parking & DirectionsClearly identified rideshare vehicles may enter Pioneers Park through the 3201 S Coddington east gate. A parking attendant will be stationed at the Buffalo Circle to direct traffic. Passengers will then be dropped off at the triangular intersection east of Pinewood Bowl, and the rideshare vehicle will loop around the triangle and exit through the east gate. This will alleviate the long wait to enter the park from the north.
After the show, the rideshare pickup location will be the same as the dropoff location east of Pinewood Bowl. Rideshare drivers will pick up passengers by arriving from and exiting through the east gate on Coddington Avenue.
Attendees can indicate to the parking attendants upon arrival at the West Van Dorn Street entrance they will require handicapped parking. Parking attendants will then direct attendees to the area reserved for handicapped parking patrons.
Yes, there is a section designated for those that require accessible seating. For accessible needs seating accommodations, please email boxoffice@pinnaclebankarena.com no less than two weeks prior to an event.
More InfoYes, our event staff is trained to make your visit safe and enjoyable. Staff members are easy to find because they are positioned throughout the facility and will be wearing identifiable clothing. Don’t hesitate to ask them for assistance whenever necessary.
Kids 23 months & younger are free if on lap.
Pinewood Bowl Theater's phone number is 402-904-4444.
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