Let's Have a Party!
"Playing with Fire" by Jean Mason
The inspiration for the festival's name.
About Us
Playing with Fire bridges communities through the power of music.
Our mission as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization is clear: to champion local non-profits and foster connections between people across the globe, all through the magic of free live music concerts.
At Playing with Fire, we believe in the transformative power of music to unite, inspire, and uplift. Through our events, we bring the world to Omaha while sharing the spirit of Omaha with the world. Each concert features extraordinary, award-winning musicians from around the globe, offering unforgettable experiences for audiences near and far.
Join us in our journey to celebrate diversity, support local causes, and create lasting bonds through the universal language of music. Together, we're igniting passions, breaking down barriers, and spreading joy—one free concert at a time.
Festival Awards
- Key to the City of Omaha at the end of the inaugural season for “his vision, support, and promotion of the summertime events.” Mayor Fahey stated, “The Playing with Fire Concert Series and Jeff Davis are perfect examples of what makes Omaha the great city it is.”
- Winner of 2007 (OEAA) Omaha Arts & Entertainment Award for Best Local Show in the Live Music category.
- Sponsor of two 2024 Maple Blues Awards in honor of PwF 20th Anniversary and the pipeline of presenting exceptional Canadian artists to the community of music lovers attending PwF. 
Charitable Partner
PwF sees it as its responsibility to expose future generations to various genres of blues, soul, funk, R&B and roots music and learn the art of true musicianship through the BluesEd Youth Artist Development Program. Since 2017, PwF has committed to supporting the BluesEd Program as its Charitable Partner, sharing the free-will donations at all PwF concerts to help further the organizations' mission, provide a platform for the youth of this organization to perform, and encourage them to continue keeping the Blues alive for the forthcoming generations.
The Team
Board of Directors
Our Grants
The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, has supported this program through its matching grants program funded by the Nebraska Legislature, the National Endowment for the Arts and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
Visit www.nebraskaartscouncil.org for information on how the Nebraska Arts Council can assist your organization, or how you can support the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
Nebraska Arts Council
