PWB Policies & FAQ

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 on the lawn without seats. With space permitting, limited seating may be available in the back of the lawn area for general admission shows. Please visit the event pages on this site for show-specific seating/chair information.

Yes, concessions are available for purchase at Pinewood Bowl Theater. See our Concessions 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.

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.

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 Visitor Guide page.

There 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, Instagram, TikTok, and X.
• Register your e-mail address with us to receive event updates and announcements in your inbox.

The doors to Pinewood Bowl Theater generally open 1 hour before the event. Show-specific information will be posted on this website. Attendees to concerts can only enter Pioneers Park & use the lot during public park hours from 6 AM to 11 PM. Please use the West Van Dorn Street entrance.

There is no ATM on site at Pinewood Bowl Theater. Our concession stands are cashless, and we accept all major credit cards and debit cards.

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.

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-6 PM. Additional fees may apply to purchases at the Ticket Office. Fees for purchases at the Ticket Office are lower than those for online purchases.

Pinewood Bowl Theater events are mobile ticket delivery only. Your mobile phone is your ticket, and physical tickets will not be issued.

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Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Apple Pay, Google Wallet, debit cards, and cash.
Not Accepted: Checks, Ticketmaster gift cards, and Downtown Lincoln Gift Cards.

Prior to event day, tickets can be purchased at the Pinnacle Bank Arena Ticket Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11AM–6PM.

On event day, the Pinewood Bowl Theater ticket office opens 1 hour before doors open.

If you have further questions, please call the Ticket Office at 402.904.5600 or email boxoffice@pinnaclebankarena.com.

All shows are rain or shine. We actively monitor the weather on event days and 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, raincoats, and trash bags are allowed; however, umbrellas and tarps are prohibited. Please monitor our social media channels 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.

Attendees to concerts can enter Pioneers Park and use the lot during public park hours from 6AM to 11PM. Please use the West Van Dorn Street entrance.

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.

Rideshare vehicles may enter Pioneers Park through the 3201 S Coddington east gate. A parking attendant will direct traffic. Passengers will be dropped off at the triangular intersection east of Pinewood Bowl, and the rideshare vehicle will loop around and exit through the east gate. After the show, pickup will be at the same location east of Pinewood Bowl.

Attendees can indicate to the parking attendants upon arrival at the West Van Dorn Street entrance that they require handicapped parking. Parking attendants will then direct attendees to the area reserved for handicapped parking patrons.

Yes — see our ADA page for more information.

Yes, our event staff is trained to make your visit safe and enjoyable. Staff members are easy to find and are positioned throughout the facility wearing identifiable clothing. Don’t hesitate to ask them for assistance whenever necessary.

Kids under 2 years old are free if seated on a lap.

Pinewood Bowl Theater’s phone number is 402-904-4444.