THU · 7:00pm
Playing with Fire Free Concerts
Thursday, August 13 at The Slowdown, Omaha
About
Playing With Fire, the fest that brings local, national and international blues, R&B, soul and funk acts, is back in 2026 for three days at Slowdown. Featuring King King, Will Wilde, The Pocket Architects, Meena Cryle & Chris Fillmore, Colin Linden, Steve Marriner, Rozedale, Halo Rider, Wille and the Bandits.
Who's playing
The Playing with Fire lineup spans blues, R&B, soul and funk with King King, Will Wilde, The Pocket Architects, Meena Cryle & Chris Fillmore, Colin Linden, Steve Marriner, Rozedale, Halo Rider, and Wille and the Bandits. The roster reflects the festival’s mix of local, national and international performers.
What to expect
At The Slowdown in Omaha, Playing with Fire Free Concerts is built around live roots music with an emphasis on blues and related styles. Expect a multi-act festival format rather than a single-headliner concert, with the lineup moving through blues, R&B, soul and funk across the three-day run.
Why go
This is a free way to hear a broad blues-rooted lineup in one of Omaha’s established live music rooms. For listeners who like discovering touring artists alongside regional talent, Playing with Fire offers a concentrated festival bill without leaving downtown Omaha.
Where
The Slowdown · 729 N 14th St · Old Market, Omaha NEOpen in Maps