Events

Miss Christmas City

The Minden Community Players present the Miss Christmas City pageant. The Miss Christmas City pageant is held annually in Minden, NE where Miss Christmas City is crowned (not to be confused with the “Light of the World” pageant which is a pantomime held on the downtown square at 7:00 pm on the Saturday of Thanksgiving weekend and the first two Sundays of December).

Pageant will begin at  2:00 pm. Tickets will ONLY be available for purchase at the door. Adults $10 / Students K-12 $5 / 4 & under FREE.

Dates
November 28, 2026 / 2:00 pm
Polar Express Family Event

Presented by the Alma Lux Family 

The annual event begins with the reading of the “Polar Express” book. At the conclusion of the storytelling, cookies & hot chocolate are served (along with a special appearance by Santa Claus) with the feature film following the refreshments. The event is geared toward families with children ages 4th grade and under. Children are welcome to bring their pillows and come dressed in their pajamas for this magical Christmas event, but please limit to one pillow and blanket per child. Please note that most seating is on the theater floor.

Tickets
  • $3Ages 8 & under
  • $8Adults
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Dates
December 19, 2026 / 6:00 pm
Colten Wyatt Band

Presented by 1st Bank & Trust Company. From the heart of Lincoln, Nebraska comes a sound that feels both brand-new and right-at-home. The Colten Wyatt Band blends country, gospel, southern rock, and classic Americana into a high-energy, harmony-rich experience built for dance floors, county fairs, street dances, and packed-out ballrooms across the Midwest.

Tickets
  • $25Tickets
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Dates
January 30, 2027 / 7:30 pm
Magic & Hypnosis featuring David Anthony

A native of Cleveland, Ohio David Anthony started his love of magic when he was five years old and his uncle got him a magic kit. He shared his love as a performer for the first time when he was twelve years old. He worked vigorously on his show with the help of Rodney Whitlock, the owner of a local magic shop. He attended his first magic convention when he was fifteen years old. Since then he has won competitions with his award-winning act, “A Tale of Serendipity.”

Tickets
  • $20Tickets
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Dates
February 12, 2027 / 7:30 pm
Omaha Street Percussion

Presented by Minden Exchange Bank & Trust Company. Omaha Street Percussion infuses drums and dance together to create an upbeat show that is guaranteed to get you clapping your hands and shaking your hips. Household items like pots, pans, buckets, and trash cans are used as instruments to help create an energizing and exhilarating experience that will be sure to get you up on your feet. Audience interaction and participation is a major part of the OSP performance experience. You will truly feel part of the show!

More details coming soon!

Dates
July 24, 2027
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