Bulls, Bands and Barrels Returns to Pinnacle Bank Arena

BigXthaPlug and Avery Anna to perform at annual Western sports and music event

Apr. 11, 2026 at 11:30pm

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An abstract illustration featuring black silhouettes of a bull, a guitar, and a barrel against a bright red background, representing the mix of rodeo events and country music performances at the Bulls, Bands & Barrels event.The annual Bulls, Bands & Barrels event brings the thrills of Western sports and the energy of live country music to Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.Lincoln Today

Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska is hosting the annual Bulls, Bands & Barrels event on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The high-energy evening will feature world-class bull riding, barrel racing, and freestyle bullfighting, along with live country music performances from rising stars BigXthaPlug and Avery Anna.

Why it matters

Bulls, Bands & Barrels is a popular annual event that combines the excitement of Western sports with the energy of live country music, drawing fans from across the region to Pinnacle Bank Arena. The event helps showcase Lincoln's vibrant entertainment scene and the city's reputation as a hub for country music and rodeo events.

The details

The Bulls, Bands & Barrels event will include professional bull riding, barrel racing, and freestyle bullfighting competitions, with the top athletes in each discipline showcasing their skills. In between the sporting events, country music artists BigXthaPlug and Avery Anna will take the stage to perform their latest hits for the enthusiastic crowd.

  • Bulls, Bands & Barrels will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The players

Pinnacle Bank Arena

A multi-purpose arena located in Lincoln, Nebraska that hosts a variety of sporting and entertainment events.

BigXthaPlug

A rising country music star scheduled to perform at the Bulls, Bands & Barrels event.

Avery Anna

A rising country music artist also scheduled to perform at the Bulls, Bands & Barrels event.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring Bulls, Bands & Barrels back to Pinnacle Bank Arena for another year of high-octane Western sports and country music entertainment.”

— Pinnacle Bank Arena, Event Organizer

The takeaway

Bulls, Bands & Barrels is a must-attend event for fans of Western sports, country music, and high-energy entertainment in Lincoln, Nebraska. The combination of world-class rodeo competitions and rising country stars makes this an annual highlight on the city's event calendar.