Fall brings shorter days, sweaters, and many concerts to the Twin Cities. As festival season wraps and musicians embark on fall tours, here are some big upcoming shows to keep on your radar. 

For a daily rundown of live music around town, check out the Current’s Gig List.

September 2022

September 1: Neko Case at First Avenue

with Disq. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

September 4: Water Is Life Benefit Concert

Honor the Earth, an advocacy group co-founded by Winona LaDuke and the Indigo Girls, returns to the North Shore to spotlight Indigenous musicians, build community and draw attention to environmental injustice. These anti-oil concerts began in 2012 and last year’s sold out show included a set from Bon Iver. This year, Ani DiFranco, Joe Rainey Sr., Annie Humphrey, Low, and many, many others will play in front of the largest freshwater lake in the world at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Tickets, 350 Harbor Dr, Duluth

Sept 6: Phoenix at Palace Theater

with Porches. Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Sept 8: Watchhouse at Palace Theater

Formerly known as Mandolin Orange, the alt-folk duo return to the Palace Theater. This time they’ll be joined by The Onlies, a string band playing old times tunes with a fresh approach. Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Sept 8: Florence + the Machine at Xcel Energy Center

with Sam Fender. Tickets, 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul

Sept 9: Yola at First Avenue

with Jac Ross. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 10: The Shins at Orpheum Theater

with Joseph. Tickets, 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 12 & Sept 13: ODESZA at The Armory

Tickets, 500 S. 6th St., Minneapolis

Sept 13: Jimmy Eat World at First Avenue

with Charly Bliss. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 14: Gang Of Youths at First Avenue (IRL and online)

This Sydney-based band is swinging through town with their latest release, angel in realtime, in tow. Head on down to the Mainroom, or tune into the stream, to hear the vigorous new album live. Tickets, Virtual Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 14: The National at Surly Festival Field

with Indigo Sparke. Tickets, 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis

Sept 14: Panic! At The Disco at Xcel Energy Center

with Beach Bunny and Jake Wesley Rogers. Tickets, 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul

Sept 15: My Chemical Romance at Xcel Energy Center

with Thursday & The Homeless Gospel Choir. Tickets, 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul

Sept 15: Osees at First Avenue

with Bronze. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 16: Soul Asylum at Buck Hill

Endearingly described as “One Hill of a Good Time” Buck Hill’s concert series spans three evenings. Soul Asylum will headline Friday’s show, joined by fellow alt-rockers, American Scarecrows and Plain White T’s. Tickets, 15400 Buck Hill Rd, Burnsville, MN

Sept 18: Bauhaus at Palace Theater

with Vinsantos. Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Sept 19: Tenacious D at Surly Festival Field

Tickets, 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis

Sept 20: Arlo Parks at First Avenue

Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 20: The Killers at Xcel Energy Center

with Johnny Marr. Tickets, 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul

Sept 20: Dehd at Fine Line

with EXUM. Tickets, 318 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 21: Pavement at Palace Theater

with Annalibera. Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Sept 23: Death Cab for Cutie at Surly Festival Field

with LOW. Tickets, 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, Minneapolis

Sept 24: Julia Jacklin at Fine Line

with Katy Kirby. Tickets, 318 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 24: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at First Avenue

Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 24: Denzel Curry at Palace Theater

with AG Club, redveil and PlayThatBoiZay. Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Sept 24: Ibeyi at Varsity Theater

Tickets, 1308 SE 4th St., Minneapolis

Sept 26: Dinosaur Jr. at First Avenue

with Ryley Walker. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 28: Stereolab at First Avenue

with Fievel Is Glauque. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 30 & Oct 1: Father John Misty at Palace Theater

Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Sept 30: Whitney at First Avenue

Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Sept 30: The Avalanches at Varsity Theater

Tickets, 1308 SE 4th St., Minneapolis

October 2022

Oct 1: The New Standards at Dakota

The New Standards began in 2005 as a side project between three distinguished Minneapolis musicians hailing from bands like The Suburbs and Semisonic. The loosely defined jazz trio has become a must-see for anyone who likes to watch seasoned musicians freestyle and bounce around genres with ease. Tickets, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Oct 2: Pusha T at The Fillmore

Tickets, 525 N. 5th St., Minneapolis

Oct 2: La Dispute at Fine Line

with Sweet Pill and Pictoria Vark. Tickets, 318 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 2: New Order and Pet Shop Boys at The Armory

with DJ Paul Oakenfold. Tickets, 500 S. 6th St., Minneapolis

Oct 2: Ringo Starr at Mystic Lake Casino

Tickets, 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd, Prior Lake

Oct 4: Sudan Archives at Fine Line 

Just after her Minneapolis debut at a Dizzy-Fae-curated-concert in 2019, Sudan Archives quit her day jobs to pursue music. Now, the violiniSt., vocalist and producer extraordinaire returns with opener Lulu Be. and a brand new second album, Natural Brown Prom Queen, to share.  Tickets, 318 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 4: William Basinski

with portal iii. Tickets, 416 Cedar Ave S., Minneapolis

Oct 4: Steve Lacy at Myth 

Tickets, 3090 Southlawn Dr, Maplewood, MN

Oct 5: Joji at The Armory

with Dhruv and SavageRealm. Tickets, 500 S. 6th St., Minneapolis

Oct 7: Wolf Alice at The Fillmore

with Luna Li. Tickets, 525 N. 5th St., Minneapolis

Oct 7: The Heavy Heavy at 7th St Entry

with Wyatt Waddell. Tickets, N 7th St., Minneapolis

Oct 7: The Head and The Heart at The Armory

with Shakey Graves, Dawes, and Jade Bird. Tickets, 500 S. 6th St., Minneapolis

Oct 8: Superorganism at Varsity Theater

Tickets, 1308 SE 4th St., Minneapolis

Oct 8: Broken Social Scene at First Avenue

The Canadian indie-rock collective, which can span 6 to 19 band members, formed 23 years ago. While the baroque pop group hasn’t released much new material in recent years, the beloved local opener, Poliça, just dropped a new album this summer. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 8: Cigarettes After Sex at First Avenue

Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 9: black midi at First Avenue

with Quelle Chris 

Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 10: Calexico at Fine Line

with Ada Lea. Tickets, 318 N 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 11: Lizzo at Xcel Energy Center 

with Latto. Tickets, 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul

Oct 13: of Montreal at Fine Line

with Locate S,1. Tickets, 318 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 14: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard at Palace Theater

with Leah Senior. Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Oct 15: Alvvays at First Avenue

with Slow Pulp. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 17: Metric at The Fillmore

Tickets, 525 N. 5th St., Minneapolis

Oct 17: L7 at 7th St Entry

with Fea. Tickets, N 7th St., Minneapolis

Oct 19: NNAMDÏ at 7th St Entry

Since starting out in the Chicago DIY scene, NNAMDÏ’s has been churning out infectious, dynamic and always unpredictable music. After recent tours opening for Wilco, black midi and Sleater-Kinney, the multi-instrumentalist is back on the road to show off his upcoming album, Please Have a Seat. Tickets, N. 7th St., Minneapolis

Oct 21: papa mbye at 7th St Entry

with Mike Kota and RIOTGRRRLDARKO,Tickets, N. 7th St., Minneapolis

Oct 21: Maren Morris at The Armory

with Lone Bellow. Tickets, 500 S. 6th St., Minneapolis

Crazy Broke Asians at The Cedar 

This mini-festival at The Cedar serves to celebrate Asian excellence in the Twin Cities music community. Expect sets from Kiss the Tiger, D’Lourdes, Mayda and other local musicians.  Tickets, 416 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 25: Santigold at Palace Theater

Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Oct 25: Turnstile at The Fillmore

with Snail Mail. Tickets, 525 N.5th St., Minneapolis

Oct 27: Miloe EP Release at Fine Line

with Ricki Monique and RIOTGRRRLDARKO, Tickets, 318 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis

Oct 28: Durry at Fine Line

with bugsy. Tickets, 318 N 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 29: jeremy messersmith and friends

Tickets, 10 E Exchange St., St. Paul

Oct 30: Soccer Mommy at First Avenue

with Lightning Bug. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Oct 31: illuminati hotties at Fine Line

with Enumclaw and GUPPY. Tickets, 318 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

November 2022

Nov 1: Alex G at First Avenue

with Hatchie. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Nov 2: Kevin Morby at Fine Line

with Coco. Tickets, 318 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Nov 2: Flo Milli at Amsterdam Bar & Hall

with Monaleo. Tickets, 6th St. & Wabasha Ave, St. Paul

Nov 3: Chris Forsyth and Meg Baird

Tickets, 1601 University Ave W, St. Paul

Nov 4: Smashing Pumpkins at Xcel Energy Center

with Jane’s Addiction and Poppy. Tickets, 199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul

Nov 6: Tegan and Sara at First Avenue

with Tomberlin. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Nov 7: Bartees Strange at Turf Club

with Pom Pom Squad and They Hate Change. Tickets, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul

Nov 8: Omar Apollo at Palace Theater

with Ravyn Lenae. Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Nov 8: Palm at 7th St Entry

Tickets, N. 7th St., Minneapolis

Nov 11: Men I Trust at First Avenue

with Feng Suave. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Nov 11: The Backseat Lovers at Palace Theatre

Tickets, 17 W 7th Pl, St. Paul

Nov 12: Beth Orton at The Cedar

Beth Orton, a well-known collaborator, centers her own distinct voice on Weather Alive, her latest album, and first in six years. She’ll be bringing the new work to The Cedar. Tickets, 416 Cedar Ave., Minneapolis

Nov 18: Plains at First Avenue

Jess Williamson and Katie Crutchfield from Waxahatchee came together in early 2020 to dream up Plains, a project that leans heavily on both musicians’ Southern and country roots. So far, we’ve only had a taste with one lead single but the full album, I Walked With You A Ways, arrives on October 14. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Nov 25: Yung Gravy and BBNO$ at The Armory

Tickets, 500 S. 6th St., Minneapolis

Nov 25: Night Moves at Fine Line

Tickets, 318 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis

Nov 26: Trampled by Turtles at The Armory

with Charlie Parr. Tickets, 500 S. 6th St., Minneapolis

Nov 28: beabadoobee at First Avenue

with Lowertown. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

Nov 29: Charley Crockett at First Avenue

with Greyhounds. Tickets, 701 N. 1st Ave., Minneapolis

This feature is part of The Current’s 89 Days series, helping you enjoy the best of the season with weekly guides to events, entertainment, and recreation in the Twin Cities.