Discover some of the best local outdoor concerts to watch before the summer ends! Catch indie rock band Creeping Charlie at Lake Harriet, songwriter anni xo at 50th and France in Edina, local favorite Jeremy Messersmith with buzzworthy newcomer Sophie Hiroko outside the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. And yes, the Minnesota State Fair is happening through Labor Day, featuring tons of great local artists like Colin Bracewell and Mae Simpson who you can catch at MPR Day at Dan Patch Park.  

Song Debuts:

“BIG” by Boyish

“Plumes” by HEYARLO

“Airplane Mode” feat. Jonny Darko and Cole Pivec by YYY

“In Love or Alone” by Owen Trelstad

“PEOPLE” feat. Larry Graham by Patrick Adams

“Smiling Upside Down” by Hiahli

Playlist

https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2025-08-24

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