Omaha, NE venue guide
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Bag policy
Bags or backpacks larger than 14x14x6 inches are banned, along with water bottles, pocket knives, laptops, professional cameras (4 inches or more), audio/video recording, outside food or drink, alcohol, hard coolers, sealed packages, noisemakers, selfie sticks, flags, banners or signs, drones and weapons (including lawfully concealed firearms). All guests pass security scanners.
Entrances
The Orpheum is at 409 S. 16th St. The box office opens 90 minutes before events (Will Call is in the front lobby, 16th St side). Lobbies open 60 minutes before, and seating starts 30 minutes before. Everyone passes security scanners, so arrive early. Show the rotating QR code from wallet.ticketomaha.com; screenshots and printouts aren't accepted.
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Bags or backpacks larger than 14x14x6 inches are banned, along with water bottles, pocket knives, laptops, professional cameras (4 inches or more), audio/video recording, outside food or drink, alcohol, hard coolers, sealed packages, noisemakers, selfie sticks, flags, banners or signs, drones and weapons (including lawfully concealed firearms). All guests pass security scanners.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Omaha Performing Arts — FAQs
Verified Oct 9, 2026Omaha Performing Arts — FAQs
Wheelchair, scooter, bariatric and sensory-need seating is sold at ticketomaha.com or 402.345.0606. Drop-off is on the west side on 16th St. Courtesy wheelchairs, binoculars, T-coil loop devices and captioning iPads are at the House Manager's desk (ID required). Request ASL, audio description or captioning at least 2 weeks ahead. Accessible parking is on nearby streets and in the OPPD garage.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Omaha Performing Arts — Orpheum Accessibility
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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409 S. 16th St., Omaha, NE, 68102
The Orpheum is downtown at 409 S. 16th St, with curbside drop-off on the west side on 16th St. O-pa doesn't publish transit routes; Metro Transit (ometro) buses serve downtown Omaha—check its trip planner. Construction may cause detours; check Waze or Apple Maps.
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Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are sold at bars on the Orchestra, Grand Tier and Balcony levels; intermission drinks can be pre-ordered. The Orpheum is cashless; cash can be converted to a Visa ReadyCARD for free at the House Manager's desk. Outside food and drink are banned.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Omaha Performing Arts — FAQs
Wheelchair-accessible restrooms are in the Lower Lobby, and companion restrooms are also available; ask an Ambassador for directions. The Exhibition Lobby offers easy access to restrooms and concessions.
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Omaha Performing Arts doesn't publish merch-stand locations for the Orpheum; show merch varies by production. The venue is cashless (cash-to-card conversion at the House Manager's desk).
Verified Oct 9, 2026Omaha Performing Arts — FAQs
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