Cathedral Arts Project's
41st Annual Flower Festival
January 22-25, 2026
In honor of Archbishop George Lucas and Michaela & John Blazek
Schedule of Events
Thursday,
January 22, 2026
5:00 PM
Dinner Reception in Cultural Center ($80)
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Call (402) 551-4888 for Reservations
6:30 PM
Exclusive Patron Festival Viewing in the Cathedral
7:30 PM
Dessert Reception in Cultural Center following viewing
Friday,
January 23, 2026
12:00 – 4:00 PM
Private Viewing Tours by Appointment ($10)
Call (402) 551-4888 for Reservations
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Preview & Dessert Reception with Designers ($30)
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Call (402) 551-4888 for Reservations
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Festival Viewing Only
($10 at the door)
Saturday,
January 24, 2026
9:00 AM
Special Needs Viewing (Mobility Assistance available)
10:00 AM
Festival Opens to the Public (Free Will Offering Accepted)
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Cultural Center Opens: Gift Shop, Gallery Exhibit
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Lithuanian Bakery Opens in Cultural Center Dining Room
(Closes at 3:00PM)
5:00 PM
Festival Closes to the Public
5:30 PM
Mass
6:30 PM
Mass Attendees may view Festival
Sunday,
January 25, 2026
8:30 AM
Mass
9:30 AM
Mass Attendees may view Festival
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Knights of Columbus Breakfast in Cultural Center Cafeteria
10:30 AM
Mass
11:30 AM
Mass Attendees may view Festival
12:00 PM
Festival Opens to the Public (Free Will Offering Accepted)
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Cultural Center Opens: Gift Shop, Gallery Exhibit
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Lithuanian Bakery Opens in Cultural Center Dining Room
(Closes at 3:00PM)
5:00 PM
Festival Closes to the Public
2026 Flower Festival Music Schedule
Thursday,
January 22, 2026
Patron Party
5:00 PM
Michael Pollock, marimba, in the Cultural Center
6:00 PM
Dr. Marie Rubis Bauer, organ, in the Cathedral
Friday,
January 23, 2026
Candlelight Party
7:00 PM
Jerry Brabec, piano, in the Cultural Center
Gianna Manhart, organ, in the Cathedral
Saturday,
January 24, 2026
9:00 AM
**Special Needs Viewing**
Robert Glaser, piano
10:00 AM
Public Viewing
10:00 AM
Michael Pollock, marimba
11:00 AM
Omaha Conservatory of Music - Frontier Strings
12:00 PM
OPS Mini Singers; Garret
Jackson, director
1:00 PM
Omaha Conservatory of Music
2:00 PM
Acappella Omaha Chorus: Annette Wallace, director
3:00 PM
Prairie Rose Ensemble
4:00 PM
Melissa Schuerman, harp
Sunday,
January 25, 2026
12:00 PM
Public Viewing
Saint Cecilia Cathedral Choir
and Soloists
1:00 PM
Saint Cecilia School Choir;
Mattia Tucksen, director
2:00 PM
Cecilia Rickett, flute
3:00 PM
Jeff Hoffman, organ
4:00 PM
Diva 3: Nola Jean-Pierre
& Family, vocalists
Please consider sponsoring a space in honor or in memory of someone special in your personal life or in honor of our Board honorees.
To underwrite an exhibit space, please download and complete the form below, and return this form by January 14, 2026 with your check to: Cathedral Arts Project, 3900 Webster St., Omaha, NE 68131.
For credit card payment click here,
Or call 402 551-4888
Volunteer to Assist at the Festival!
Volunteers help make the Flower Festival an amazing experience for our patrons. Help us greet, usher, accept donations, and assist those with mobility issues. Day and evening hours are available. Find the day and time that works best for you. (Follow the link below for the special perk associated with volunteering!)
About the Flower Festival
For 41 years, Cathedral Arts Project has been bringing residents of the Midwest some of the best in the visual and musical arts, all under the roof of one of the most unique and spiritual structures in the Midwest. The annual St. Cecilia Flower Festival is sponsored by Cathedral Arts Project and takes place on the last weekend in January in the beauty of our Cathedral.