Benson Boone arrives in Omaha for the finale of the Wanted Man tour
Benson Boone performs at CHI Health Center Omaha on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 20:00, at one of the final stops of the American leg of the Wanted Man tour. The concert comes after a period in which Boone grew from a rapid internet breakthrough into an artist who regularly fills large arenas, and his Omaha performance brings together two important phases of his career: songs from the albums "Fireworks & Rollerblades" and "American Heart", along with the new 2026 single "The Time Of My Life".
For audiences who know him primarily for "Beautiful Things", the concert is an opportunity to see how much his repertoire has expanded beyond one global hit. IFPI named "Beautiful Things" the most successful global single of 2024 according to its global chart, while Boone was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Artist category at the beginning of 2025. That was followed by the album "American Heart", which debuted at number two in the US, and a major tour that continued building his reputation as an energetic arena performer.
Omaha is particularly interesting because it is located almost at the very end of the American schedule of the Wanted Man tour. The tour began on July 7 in Pittsburgh and ends on September 3 in Casper, Wyoming. That means audiences in Nebraska get a performance at a point when the entire production has already passed through a series of major arenas and when the concert format is well established.
It is worth securing tickets in time.
Why Boone's current concert moment matters
Boone's musical identity is based on a combination of pop-rock melodies, major vocal climaxes, piano and choruses designed for singing together. "Beautiful Things" remains his most recognizable title, but the catalog has meanwhile expanded with songs such as "Slow It Down", "In the Stars", "Cry", "Mystical Magical", "Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else", "Mr Electric Blue", "Wanted Man" and "I Wanna Be The One You Call".
The 2025 album "American Heart" gave Boone enough material that the concert no longer has to be built only around earlier singles. In performance terms, that is important because it allows him to alternate different intensities: from songs based on voice and piano to faster sections with a full band and an emphasized arena-rock dynamic.
In June 2026, he released "The Time Of My Life", his first new single that year. The song has already been included in the Wanted Man tour program, so the Omaha concert comes at a moment when Boone is simultaneously promoting "American Heart" and opening a new phase after that album.
His growth is not important only because of the size of the venues. "Beautiful Things" finished 2024 at number one on the IFPI Global Single Chart, and the song opened Boone's path toward television appearances, major festivals and increasingly larger tours. At the 2025 Grammy Awards, he performed "Beautiful Things" itself, while at Coachella that same year he performed with Brian May of Queen during a rendition of "Bohemian Rhapsody". That combination of powerful vocals, theatricality and physically active performance has remained a hallmark of his concerts.
What previous Wanted Man tour concerts say about the repertoire
The exact set list for Omaha has not been announced and it should not be assumed that it will be identical to earlier evenings. Nevertheless, concerts held since the beginning of the tour provide a sufficiently good framework for what audiences can expect.
At the tour opener in Pittsburgh, Boone performed a broad selection from both studio albums. Among the songs that appeared were "Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else", "Mr Electric Blue", "There She Goes", "Wanted Man", "Drunk in My Mind", "Slow It Down", "Mystical Magical", "Pretty Slowly", "In the Stars", "My Greatest Fear", "Take Me Home", "Young American Heart", "Momma Song", "Before You", "The Time Of My Life", "What Do You Want", "I Wanna Be The One You Call", "What Was", "Cry" and "Beautiful Things".
That list should be read as a record of an earlier performance, not as a promise for Omaha. Tours change, individual songs may be replaced, and the performance order may be adjusted to the production. What can be concluded more reliably from performances so far is that Boone does not build the evening around only one hit. Material from "American Heart" occupies a large part of the program, while "Fireworks & Rollerblades" brings older favorites and songs that audiences are already accustomed to singing together.
Reviews of the tour from American arenas describe the concert as an alternation of full-band sections, piano moments, large communal choruses and Boone's recognizable physical performance. Reports from Albany, Chicago and Denver particularly mention acrobatics, interaction with the audience, piano and a powerful band. This means the experience is designed for a large venue, but it does not remain at the same level of volume and tempo throughout.
- For audiences coming because of the biggest hits, earlier performances confirm a strong presence of the songs "Beautiful Things", "Slow It Down", "In the Stars" and "Cry".
- For fans of the album "American Heart", the tour is particularly relevant because of songs such as "Mystical Magical", "Sorry I'm Here For Someone Else", "Mr Electric Blue", "Wanted Man" and "Young American Heart".
- For those following the newest phase of his career, 2026's "The Time Of My Life" has already become part of the live program.
Luna Li performs as special guest
Luna Li has been confirmed as the special guest for the Omaha concert. The Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist opens the final part of Boone's American tour, and her presence gives the evening a different color before the main performance. Instead of another artist trying to imitate Boone's arena-pop approach, Luna Li comes from a softer indie-pop and dream-pop space, with a pronounced instrumental sensibility.
For visitors, that means it is worth arriving early enough and not treating the opening act as an unimportant addition. The time of her appearance on stage in Omaha has not been published on the event page, so it is not reasonable to guess an exact schedule. The start of the main event is listed for 20:00.
CHI Health Center Omaha as an arena for a major pop concert
CHI Health Center Omaha is located at 455 N. 10th Street, in central Omaha near the riverfront area, Capitol District and Old Market. For travelers, a practical fact is that the arena is about 3.5 miles from Eppley Airfield, while hotels, restaurants and downtown attractions are concentrated within a relatively short radius.
The venue capacity depends on the stage configuration. CHI Health Center lists different concert setups, from approximately 15,000 seats for certain end-stage configurations to 18,975 for a center-stage setup. Therefore, it is not correct to claim in advance exactly how many people will attend Boone's concert. What is clear is that this is an arena large enough for a tour production of this format, with a floor section and higher stands that create very different viewing experiences.
In such a venue, Boone's repertoire works well because of its contrasts. Big choruses such as "Beautiful Things" and "Mystical Magical" rely on the mass of voices in the audience, while piano songs have a different effect when the arena becomes quiet. Reviews of the Wanted Man tour cite precisely this transition between physically energetic moments and more intimate sections as one of the main characteristics of the concert.
Seats are disappearing quickly.
Arrival, parking and getting around the venue
For visitors arriving by car, the most important thing is to allow a little more time for entering downtown and parking. CHI Health Center has surface parking areas A, B, C and D, as well as a connected garage, but availability may depend on the event. The venue also warns that re-entry to the parking area is not permitted after a vehicle leaves.
During 2026, Omaha had several temporary traffic changes around the venue due to work connected with city infrastructure and the Omaha Streetcar project. The latest published venue notice available before the concert concerns construction work and closures in the area of 8th Street and Farnam Street. Because the traffic regime may change by September 1, drivers should check conditions immediately before departure and allow for possible detours.
For passenger drop-off and pick-up, there are zones along the west side of the building on 10th Street and the south side along Capitol Street. This is practical for taxis, rideshare services and people arriving with a driver, but these zones are not intended for parking.
Old Market and The RiverFront are located in the wider downtown area, so visitors arriving earlier can combine the concert with dinner or a walk before entering the arena. For travelers staying downtown, this often means it is not necessary to plan a long drive after the concert.
Entering the arena: bags, security rules and arrival time
CHI Health Center Omaha applies a clear bag policy for arena events. Clear, uncolored plastic bags and small non-transparent purses or wallets up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches are permitted. Medically necessary bags may be an exception after inspection. Larger bags may be rejected at security screening, so it is best to bring only what is necessary.
The venue also prohibits weapons, outside food and beverages, laser pointers, noise-making devices, selfie sticks and professional recording equipment. Camera rules may additionally change depending on tour requirements.
For concerts, the venue generally states that doors typically open about one hour before the start, unless a different schedule has been published for a specific event. For Boone's concert, the event page currently lists a start time of 20:00, but does not provide a separate door-opening time. Because of security checks and the large number of visitors, it makes sense to arrive earlier, especially if you also want to see Luna Li's performance.
- Address: 455 N. 10th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.
- Event start: 20:00.
- Special guest: Luna Li.
- Bags: clear bags or a small non-transparent purse up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
- For concerts, doors most often open about one hour before the start, unless otherwise stated for the event.
Who will find this concert most interesting
The Wanted Man tour is not aimed only at audiences who discovered Boone through "Beautiful Things". Earlier performances show that the program is broad enough for fans who have followed his work since "In the Stars" and "Before You", as well as audiences who joined during the "American Heart" period.
It will particularly suit listeners who enjoy contemporary pop with prominent vocals, rock elements and big emotional choruses. Boone does not perform as a static singer-songwriter at the piano: his concert persona includes movement across a large stage, acrobatics and direct communication with the audience. At the same time, songs such as "In the Stars" and "Before You" retain space for a calmer part of the evening.
Audiences at previous American dates have included large numbers of younger fans, teenagers and families, but the arena format and repertoire also attract a broader pop audience. For parents attending with younger visitors, it is worth arranging the venue's practical rules, entry time and the plan for returning after the concert in advance.
Ticket sales for this event are underway.
Omaha as the penultimate major stop of the American leg
Omaha's position in the schedule gives the concert additional weight. After several weeks of traveling through American arenas, the Wanted Man tour is entering its final days, with the finale planned for September 3 in Casper. Omaha is therefore not an early date when the production is still taking shape, but a late stop after a series of performances during which audiences and critics have already been able to see how the tour works.
That is precisely why earlier reviews have practical value. They show that the concert combines a live band, video introductions and transitions, piano sections, a physically demanding performance and songs that the audience takes over in big choruses. Identical details, costumes or effects should not be expected at every date, but the basic character of the Wanted Man tour is now sufficiently clear: it is an arena-pop concert that places Boone's vocal power at the center, while visual and acrobatic elements serve as reinforcement, not as a replacement for the songs.
For a visitor traveling to Omaha, the smartest plan is simple: arrive earlier because of possible traffic and security screening, bring a bag that complies with the venue's rules, leave enough time for Luna Li and keep in mind that the end of the evening may differ from earlier stops on the tour.
Sources:
- CHI Health Center Omaha - concert date and time, confirmed special guest Luna Li, entry rules, bags, prohibited items, address, parking and general information about door-opening times for concerts.
- Warner Records - Wanted Man tour announcement, schedule of the American leg, context following the American Heart tour, information about the album "American Heart" and Boone's current career phase.
- IFPI - result of "Beautiful Things" on the IFPI Global Single Chart for 2024.
- Grammy - Benson Boone's Best New Artist nomination and context of his performance at the 2025 ceremony.
- Apple Music - "The Time Of My Life" as the latest single from 2026 and an overview of the current catalog.
- Times Union, Chicago Sun-Times and Westword - descriptions of the performance, band, piano, acrobatics and atmosphere at Wanted Man tour concerts in American arenas.
- Setlist.fm - documented set list from the opening of the Wanted Man tour in Pittsburgh, used only as an example of an earlier performance, not as confirmation of the Omaha program.
- Visit Omaha - context of the venue's downtown location and proximity to Old Market, The RiverFront, hotels and the airport.