Music and art lovers rejoice: Art-A-Whirl weekend is back Friday, May 15, to Sunday, May 17. Organized by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), Art-A-Whirl 2026 will feature more than 1,600 NEMAA member artists, galleries, and businesses across all of northeast Minneapolis at 100-plus locations.

Art-A-Whirl weekend offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to support and engage with your local art scene in outdoor and indoor spaces, with plenty of options for refreshments from local vendors, too.

There’s a lot of music to experience this weekend — from local favorites to acts that need to be on your radar. To help sort it all out, we’ve put together a roundup of live music events happening all over northeast Minneapolis.

• 331 Club
• Eastside Food Co-op
• Twin Ignition
• Elias Metal Studio at the Waterbury Building
• Pilllar Forum
• Art & Craft at Pryes Brewing
• Q.Arma Arts Building
• Sociable Cider Werks
• Solar Arts Building - 2nd Floor Gallery
• The Liquid Zoo at Bauhaus Brew Labs
• Whirlygig at Indeed Brewing

331 Club

Address: 331 13th Ave. NE, Minneapolis

The historic northeast Minneapolis bar will have a three-day lineup with music from the Japhies, The Current’s own Diane, Zak Sally, and more. A vintage and makers market will be happening on Saturday and Sunday. Cover: Free

Thursday, May 14

9:30 p.m.: Art-A-Whirl 2026 Pre-Party featuring Cold Sweat

Friday, May 15

7 p.m.: Zak Sally Sings the Bee Gees

8 p.m.: Venus Yevu

10 p.m.: Fistful of Datas

Saturday, May 16

4 p.m.: Unattractive Giant Monster

5 p.m.: Butter Boys

6 p.m.: Hastings 3000

8 p.m.: The Japhies

10 p.m.: Socktopus

Sunday, May 17

3 p.m.: Jim Walsh and Mikkel Bee

6 p.m.: ditch pigeon

7:30 p.m.: Diane

9:30 p.m.: Switchyard

Eastside Food Co-op

Address: 2551 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis

The northeast Minneapolis food co-op will be back with their ALL TOGETHER NOW! event on Saturday, May 16, from 12 p.m.-6 p.m. There will be free music; food from Eastside Deli, Chimborazo, Brick Oven Bus, and MN Ice Cream; art available for purchase; and more. Cover: Free

Saturday, May 16

12 p.m.: Cornbread Harris & Friends

1:15 p.m.: Kith + Kin Chorus

2:30 p.m.: Ozone Creations

3:45 p.m.: Agnes Uncaged

5 p.m.: LAAMAR

Twin Ignition

Address: 1317 Marshall St. NE, Minneapolis

Twin Ignition Garage will have live music curated by the Minnesota Music Archive all weekend, from local acts like Annie Humphrey, Fiona Hayes, and more. Cover: Free

Friday, May 15

5:30 p.m.: Retrofizz

7:20 p.m.: The Foshays

Saturday, May 16

1 p.m.: Annie Humphrey

2 p.m.: Robert Wilkinson

3 p.m.: Too Old Cat

4 p.m.: DJ Stage One

5 p.m.: Gold Minefield

6:15 p.m.: Liz Draper

7:15 p.m.: Fiona Hayes

Sunday, May 17

12 p.m.: Riley and the Urban Revival

1 p.m.: DJ Piecemeal

Elias Metal Studio at the Waterbury Building

Address: 1129 Van Buren St. NE, Minneapolis

Metal Artist Lisa Elias and Potter Oliver Elias are hosting live music, more than 10 visual artists, and food from Habanero Tacos and Caphin Minneapolis. Catch some great live music Friday and Saturday from Miloe, Tabah, Agnes Uncaged, and many more. Cover: Free

Music Friday, May 15

5:30 p.m.: Tuffie

6:45 p.m.: Agnes Uncaged

8:00 p.m.: Miloe

Music Saturday, May 16

12:30 p.m.: Shrimp Olympics

1:45 p.m.: Uncle Katy

3 p.m.: LaSalle

4:15 p.m.: Danser

5:30 p.m.: Purple Funk Metropolis

6:45 p.m.: Tabah

Pilllar Forum

Address: 2300 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis

In addition to ticketed daily music, the independent coffee shop and venue will host Last Rites: Market for the Dark Arts on Saturday and Sunday.

Friday, May 15

Bitch Fest featuring Vugga, Momzilla, Calla Mae, Gillweather, Sophie Hiroko, and Sym1

Music starts at 6 p.m., $15

Saturday, May 16

Trans Joy Is Resistance dance night featuring Mouthful, Mystery Meat, and Tru.Bador

Music starts at 7 p.m., $15

Sunday, May 17

SheRock Open Jam

3 p.m.-6 p.m., $10-$20

Art & Craft at Pryes Brewing

Address: 1401 West River Road N., Minneapolis

Pryes’ three-day offering of live music is paired with the official beer of Art-A-Whirl 2026: Pryes Art-A-Whirl GOLD Golden Ale. The weekend will feature local artists, make-your-own art, artist demos, and more activities for the whole family. Cover: Free

Friday, May 15

5:30 p.m.: Molly Maher

8 p.m.: Adam Bohanan

Saturday, May 16

11:30 a.m.: Steve Sokela

1:45 p.m.: DJ Boom

3 p.m.: Logan Metz

5:30 p.m.: Iyani

6:15 p.m.: Andra Suchy

8 p.m.: Frankie Torres

Sunday, May 17

11 a.m.: Steve Sokela

1:30 p.m.: Dan Israel

4 p.m.: Adam Bohanan

Q.Arma Arts Building

Address: 1224 Quincy St. NE, Minneapolis

Three days of live music during open studio hours at this building that hosts more than 50 artists. Cover: Free

Friday, May 15

5 p.m.: The Jayboys

5 p.m.: Sunni

7 p.m.: Mostly Trees

8 p.m.: The Handsome Traveler

Saturday, May 16

12 p.m.: Nina Luna

1 p.m.: Daddio on the Patio

2 p.m.: Zao Baker

3 p.m.: Elska

4 p.m.: Whispered the Rabbit

5 p.m.: Gently, Gently

6 p.m.: Yarnbarn Jamboree

7 p.m.: Machinery Hill

8 p.m.: Meat Raffle

Sunday, May 17

12 p.m.: Lozen the Collector

1 p.m.: Other Country Ensemble

2 p.m.: Paper Chain

3 p.m.: Art Beagle’s Backup Band

4 p.m.: Hiba

Sociable Cider Werks

Address: 1500 Fillmore St. NE, Minneapolis

There will be plenty of art and live music over at Sociable Cider Werks all weekend long. Catch performances from Kiss the Tiger, Keep for Cheap, and more. Cover: Free

Friday, May 15

6 p.m.: EFMI

7 p.m.: Rhino Shrine

8 p.m.: Owen Trelstad

9 p.m.: Keep for Cheap

Saturday, May 16

1 p.m.: The Morning Kings

2 p.m.: Manias

3 p.m.: Pretty Pretty Please

4 p.m.: Of the Orchard

5 p.m.: Maria and the Coins

7:15 p.m.: Oister Boy

9 p.m.: Kiss the Tiger

Sunday, May 17

12 p.m.: Local Youth Bands

Solar Arts Building - 2nd Floor Gallery

Address: 711 NE 15th Ave., Minneapolis

Check out the vaporwave sounds of Dreaming Diary on Friday, and hear singer-songwriter Kaatwalk while exploring a staple location for Art-A-Whirl. Cover: Free

Friday, May 15

5 p.m.: Dreaming Diary

Saturday, May 16

11:50 a.m.: Kaatwalk

The Liquid Zoo at Bauhaus Brew Labs

Address: 1315 Tyler St. NE, Minneapolis

The Liquid Zoo at Bauhaus Brew Labs will deliver an eclectic music lineup featuring heavy hitters like Obi Original & the Black Atlantics, Maygen & the Birdwatcher, McNasty Brass Band, and more. Food from local culinary favorites Brasa, Parlour, Hopper’s Mini Donuts, Red Rocket Pizza Company, Northeast Pretzels, and Bridgeman’s Ice Cream will also be available. Cover: Free; All ages (must be 21+ to drink)

Friday, May 15

6:30 p.m.: Threads Electric

8 p.m.: Viva Knievel

Saturday, May 16

12 p.m.: Zippy Laske

1:30 p.m.: Maygen & the Birdwatcher

3 p.m.: Chutes

4:30 p.m.: Ben Katzman’s DeGreaser

6 p.m.: McNasty Brass Band

7:30 p.m.: Veaux

9 p.m.: Obi Original & the Black Atlantics

Sunday, May 17

2 p.m.: Backyard Boombox Dance Party

Whirlygig at Indeed Brewing

Address: 711 NE 15th Ave., Minneapolis

There will be no shortage of great live music during Whirlygig at Indeed Brewing. The lineup all weekend is masterfully curated with Minnesota music veterans, including Papa Mbye, Gramma’s Boyfriend, and more. Whirlygig will have food from Pizzaria Lola, iPierogi, Que Tal, KCM Eggrolls, and other local favorites that can be washed down with their selections of craft beers. Cover: Free; All ages (must be 21+ to drink)

Friday, May 15

6 p.m.: BAKKWOODDRIFT

7 p.m.: Denim Matriarch

8 p.m.: Room3

9 p.m.: Boyish

Saturday, May 16

1:30 p.m.: Sallyforth

2:30 p.m.: Vinny Franco and the Love Channel

3:30 p.m.: Soulflower

4:30 p.m.: Products Band

5:30 p.m.: Fanaka Nation

6:30 p.m.: Killusonline

7:30 p.m.: Gramma’s Boyfriend

8:45 p.m.: Papa Mbye

Sunday, May 17

12 p.m.: Young Dervish

1 p.m.: Foremother

2 p.m.: KG4

3 p.m.: Charlie Bruber

4 p.m.: Buffalo Galaxy

5 p.m.: Kennadi Watkins

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