Halloween at The Backline (Comedy Shows and Party!)
Friday, Oct 30, 2026 @ 8:00 PM CDT • Multiple prices
Description
Come hang with us at The Backline the night before Halloween for some fun comedy shows you are going to love followed by a karaoke party and costume contest! See both shows and attend the party for one price, or just come for the party for a little less!
8PM- HallowUw - We'll kick off this special night with your favorite party show hosts The wUw Show (The What U Want Show!) This show is a unique experience you can not miss that people have called the best comedy show they have ever seen! This variety show features a little of everything that makes live comedy special. Their goal is to make it everything you want it to be, and they do this every show.
9PM - Sea Shanty Showdown - Argh mateys! Celebrate the Halloween weekend pirate-style with local musical improv group 'Karaoke Escape Room', as they proudly present 'Sea Shanty Showdown'! This unique musical adventure will feature games, shanties, and stories, steered by choices that you the audience makes! What monstrosities will the crew encounter on their voyage across dark unknown waters? Can they resist the sirens, best the hydra, cope with the monotony, and thwart the mutinies?
10PM - Karaoke Party & Costume Contest - Party it up with the best and funniest community in Omaha as we sing songs and dance the night away, with a costume contest between 11:30-Midnight where we'll be giving away cash prizes and more for 4 categories! We have a full bar and delicious cocktails w/ drink specials all night long!
Best Overall Costume - $100 Cash & Free Comedy Class
Best Coordinated Costume - $50 Cash & 4 Free Show Tickets
Funniest Costume - $25 Cash & Free Drink or T-Shirt
Scariest Costume - $25 Cash & Free Drink or T-Shirt
Only one person can win each category, so whoever wins Best Overall can not also win another category.
****We are pleased to offer this whole event free of charge to our Backline students and alumni upon presentation of your ID.
Please note that to take advantage of this benefit, you should wait in the lobby until FIVE minutes prior to the showtime. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis once all paying guests have been seated.****
8PM- HallowUw - We'll kick off this special night with your favorite party show hosts The wUw Show (The What U Want Show!) This show is a unique experience you can not miss that people have called the best comedy show they have ever seen! This variety show features a little of everything that makes live comedy special. Their goal is to make it everything you want it to be, and they do this every show.
9PM - Sea Shanty Showdown - Argh mateys! Celebrate the Halloween weekend pirate-style with local musical improv group 'Karaoke Escape Room', as they proudly present 'Sea Shanty Showdown'! This unique musical adventure will feature games, shanties, and stories, steered by choices that you the audience makes! What monstrosities will the crew encounter on their voyage across dark unknown waters? Can they resist the sirens, best the hydra, cope with the monotony, and thwart the mutinies?
10PM - Karaoke Party & Costume Contest - Party it up with the best and funniest community in Omaha as we sing songs and dance the night away, with a costume contest between 11:30-Midnight where we'll be giving away cash prizes and more for 4 categories! We have a full bar and delicious cocktails w/ drink specials all night long!
Best Overall Costume - $100 Cash & Free Comedy Class
Best Coordinated Costume - $50 Cash & 4 Free Show Tickets
Funniest Costume - $25 Cash & Free Drink or T-Shirt
Scariest Costume - $25 Cash & Free Drink or T-Shirt
Only one person can win each category, so whoever wins Best Overall can not also win another category.
****We are pleased to offer this whole event free of charge to our Backline students and alumni upon presentation of your ID.
Please note that to take advantage of this benefit, you should wait in the lobby until FIVE minutes prior to the showtime. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis once all paying guests have been seated.****
- Online sales end 30 minutes before each showtime
- No need to print tickets, just give your name at the door
- No Drink Minimum, but we have a full bar!
- 18+ (or under with parent or guardian)
- Parking available on the street (metered until 9pm)
- Please arrive no later than 5 minutes prior to showtime. Seats are guaranteed until that time. Tickets may be released for resale at that time, no refunds will be given
- No Refunds unless we cancel a show for weather, etc.
Location
1618 Harney St, Omaha, NE 68102, NE
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