Slowdown

Slowdown is a music venue in downtown Omaha that holds about 750 people for performances. The building also contains retail shops, a restaurant, and residential apartments all mixed together in one space.

The venue opened in 2007 after Jason Kulbel and Robb Nansel recognized that downtown Omaha needed a permanent place for live music. Its founding helped fill a gap in the local music scene and supported Omaha's position as a music destination.

The venue takes its name from the 1990s group Slowdown Virginia and continues the musical heritage that Omaha built over decades. Visitors come together here to experience local and touring artists in a space that feels like a gathering place for music lovers.

Shows happen several times each week, and doors typically open about an hour before an event starts. After performances end, the staff offers special drinks, and the place stays open into the early morning hours.

On nights without performances, the space transforms into a community gathering spot where people play board games and read books. This quieter side reveals how deeply the place is woven into the neighborhood's social fabric.

Location: Nebraska

Inception: 2007

GPS coordinates: 41.26640,-95.93420

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:52