The Great Race

Name: The Great Race
Start: 2026-04-19
Location: The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St

Apr

Date

19 Apr (Sunday)

Time

Sun, 2 – 6 PM

Venue

The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St

Omaha, NE, United States

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The primary "Great Race" event in Omaha for 2026 is The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac, a theatrical performance at The Rose Theater.

This is a whimsical world-premiere puppet play adapted from Chinese mythology, directed by Sesame Street's Alan Muraoka. It tells the magical origin story of how the 12 zodiac animals were chosen through a thrilling competition.

If you are looking for the Hemmings Great Race (the national vintage car rally), it is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Route 66 in 2026.

Are you interested in ticket availability for the theater performance, or are you looking for a different racing event in the Omaha area?

The Great Race: The Story of the Chinese Zodiac

Important Note: Vintage Car Rally

•Date(s) & Time(s): April 17 – May 3, 2026.

•Fridays: 6:30 PM

•Saturdays: 11:00 AM & 2:00 PM

•Sundays: 2:00 PM

•Event Location: The Rose Theater, 2001 Farnam St, Omaha, NE 68102.

•Type: Children's & Family Theatre / Puppetry.

•Description: The play features stunning puppetry, including a breathtaking Chinese dragon, and teaches lessons about teamwork and understanding.

•Cost/Tickets: Prices are estimated between $20 and $50, though some resale platforms list tickets starting at $51–$62. Members of The Rose may receive discounts.

•Website: Rose Theater Official Site.

•Rose Theater Official Site

•Route: The 2,300-mile rally runs from Springfield, Illinois to Pasadena, California between June 20 and June 28, 2026.

•Omaha Connection: While Omaha is not a scheduled stop on the 2026 Route 66 course, the Coker Tire Spring Rally often serves as a practice event for Great Race participants earlier in the year.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026