Hastings Pulse

Events & things to do in Hastings, NE

Your guide to curated Hastings events, dining, and happenings.

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Latest Hastings event roundups

Lights, tunes, and a civic check-in this week ๐ŸŽ„

November 9, 2026

Hey Hastings, here's what's on tap this week. The Lark hosts a cozy Listening Room Concert, the Community Redevelopment Authority meets to shape our downtown, and the Celebration of Lights flips on for the holidays. Get out there and enjoy your town.

Hastings, here's your week: culture + live tunes ๐ŸŽถ

November 7, 2026

Hey Hastings, it's your Pulse editor here with a week that's light on events, heavy on heart. We've got a campus-wide cultural celebration and an intimate concert at The Lark. Two chances to fill your calendar with something good.

๐ŸŽ‰ Sunday: Multicultural Festival at Hastings College

November 3, 2026

Hey Hastings, it's festival time. This Sunday, Hastings College throws open the doors for its Multicultural Festival, one of the town's most colorful afternoons. Come for the food, stay for the music and dancing. See you there.

School's out, board meets, Lark tunes up ๐ŸŽต

October 16, 2026

Hey Hastings, this week brings a school calendar shuffle, a city board session, and a Friday night concert at The Lark. Whether you're juggling parent-teacher conferences or just hunting for live local music, we've got the rundown.

๐ŸŽฌ Little Blue Film Festival, school days off, and live music

October 14, 2026

Hey Hastings, October is rolling along with a packed week for film buffs, families, and music lovers. The Little Blue Film Festival kicks things off, the kids get a couple no school days, and The Lark hosts a listening room set you won't want to miss. Here's your local rundown.