Minnesota Music Guide

Big summer concerts: Minnesota outdoor live music guide for 2026

by Staff

May 19, 2026

A few performers who are playing summer outdoor shows in Minnesota in 2026 include Amyl and the Sniffers; Jimmy Jam; and Noah Kahan.
A few performers who are playing summer outdoor shows in Minnesota in 2026 include Amyl and the Sniffers; Jimmy Jam; and Noah Kahan.Photos: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images; Tony Nelson for MPR; Madison Poppen for MPR; Graphic: Natalia Toledo | MPR

Use this summer-long guide to find outdoor music events at amphitheaters, festivals, stadiums, parks, rooftops, block parties, patios, and more in the Twin Cities, greater Minnesota, and a few outside our borders.

Related: A guide to music festivals in Minnesota (and nearby) in 2026

JUNE

June 4 - The Current’s Happy Hours: Hiss Golden Messenger: 4 p.m. at Surly Brewing, Minneapolis (FREE)

June 4 - Dr. Mambo’s Combo with Purple Funk Metropolis and Lips Speak Louder: 6 p.m at Mears Park, St. Paul (FREE)

June 5 - Caterwaul 2026 featuring Mike Watt + The Missingmen, Season to Risk, New Brutalism, Didjits, the Crosses, Resurrectionists, Birdhands, and Mad Mojo Jett: 7:30 p.m. at Zhora Darling, Minneapolis

June 6 - Minneapolis Rodeo featuring Nikki Lane, the Cactus Blossoms, Miko Marks, the Gringos, Sam Holt, and Dolly Parton Cover Band: 12 p.m. at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis

June 6 - Caterwaul 2026 featuring P.O.S, Rye Coalition, Great FAlls, Muscle, Watches, the Thirsty Giants, Art Star, Whippets, Heet Deth, Panel, and more: 1 p.m. at Zhora Darling, Minneapolis

June 6 - Prince Celebration 2026 Block Party: 2 p.m. at Prince Mural, Minneapolis (FREE)

June 6 - Train Days Music Fest ft. jeremy messersmith, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Colin Bracewell, Laamar, Keep For Cheap: 3 p.m. at Union Depot South Lawn, St. Paul (FREE)

June 6 - Little River Band with Seals and Crofts 2: 7 p.m. at the Ledge Amphitheater, Waite Park, Minn.

June 7 - Caterwaul 2026 featuring Dazzling Killmen, Coliseum, Point Line Plane, Body Stuff, Bronson Arm, Stress Positions, We Are the Asteroid, and more: 12 p.m. at Zhora Darling, Minneapolis

A rock band performing onstage in a music venue
Gully Boys performing at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025.
Juliet Farmer for MPR

June 7 - Grand Old Day featuring Gully Boys, the Plastic Constellations, Thomas Sticha, Bunny Blood, Obi Original and the Black Atlantics, and more: 12 p.m. at Grand Avenue, St. Paul

June 7 - SWAG: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

June 10 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Cryote: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

June 10 - Groovin’ In The Garden: Innocent Reggae Band: 6 p.m. at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul (FREE)

June 11 - Poliça with Sophie Hiroko: 6 p.m at Mears Park, St. Paul (FREE)

June 11 - The Sunset Series: Salsa del Soul: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

June 13 - Delano Sculpture & Blues Fest featuring Joyann Parker, Tommy Bentz, Jake La Botz: 10 a.m. at Delano Sculpture Park, Delano (FREE)

June 13 - Festival Rialto ft. Wild Horses, Good Morning Bedlam, Mike Munson Trio, Thomas Sticha, Kelley Smith, and more: 12 p.m. at Rapids Brewing Co, Grand Rapids, Minn.

June 13 - Great Lawn Concert Series: Blank Space: The Unofficial Taylor Swift Tribute Band: 7:30 p.m. at Allianz Field, St. Paul

June 14 - Rock The Cradle 2026: 10 a.m. at Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis (FREE)

June 14 - Dessa: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

June 16 - Alison Krauss & Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas with Theo Lawrence: 7 p.m. at Bluestem Amphitheater, Moorhead, Minn

June 17 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Old Country Brothers Duo: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

June 17 - Groovin’ In The Garden: Miss Georgia Peach: 6 p.m. at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul (FREE)

June 18 - The Current’s Happy Hours: Jobi Riccio: 4 p.m. at Sociable Cider Werks, Minneapolis (FREE)

June 18 - The New Standards with Black Market Brass: 6 p.m at Mears Park, St. Paul (FREE)

June 18 - The Sunset Series: Tae & The Neighborly: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

June 19 - Summer Jam featuring Third Eye Blind, the Wallflowers, Blue Oyster Cult, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, and Six Figure Sunrise: 12 p.m. at Eau Claire Event District , Wisconsin

June 19 - Twin Cities Jazz Festival featuring Yellowjackets and more: 4 p.m. at Various Locations, Minneapolis and St. Paul (FREE)

June 19 - Pryes Brewing Block Party ft. Soul Asylum, Agnes Uncaged and Laamar: 5:30 p.m. at Pryes Brewing, Minneapolis

June 20 - Stone Arch Bridge Festival featuring The Japhies, Unattractive Giant Monster, and more: 11 a.m. at Stone Arch Bridge and Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis (FREE)

June 20 - Summer Jam featuring Styx, Bret Michaels, Gin Blossoms, Spin Doctors, and Violenta: 12 p.m. at Eau Claire Event District , Wisconsin

June 20 - Twin Cities Jazz Festival featuring JazzMN Orchestra with Michael Mayo and more: 12 p.m. at Various Locations, Minneapolis and St. Paul (FREE)

June 20 - Pryes Brewing Block Party ft. Gear Daddies, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Jillian Rae, JoJo Green, Mikel Wright & The Wrongs: 3:30 p.m. at Pryes Brewing, Minneapolis

June 20 - Amyl and The Sniffers with Party Dozen: 7 p.m. at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis

a person performing on stage
Ber. Ber, Bunny Blood, and Sophie Hiroko performed as part of the live Local Show recording at UBS Forum in St. Paul on Friday, April 17.
Darin Kamnetz for MPR

June 20 - Setting of the Stage: Tommy Brennan, Motion City Soundtrack, Ber, Rocket Club, School of Rock: 7:20 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee

June 21 - Stone Arch Bridge Festival featuring Dan Israel, The Envies, and more: 11 a.m. at Stone Arch Bridge and Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis (FREE)

June 21 - Tina Schlieske: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

June 21 - Stone Arch Bridge Festival featuring Dan Israel, The Envies, and more: 11 a.m. at Stone Arch Bridge and Hennepin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis (FREE)

June 22 - MGK with Mod Sun and Wiz Khalifa: 7 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

June 23 - Dave Matthews Band: 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

June 24 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Becky Kapell & The Fat 6: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

June 24 - Groovin’ In The Garden: Jellyjacket: 6 p.m. at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul (FREE)

June 25 - Blue Ox Music Festival featuring Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Shadowgrass, Etran De L’Air, Bronwyn Keith Hynes, Wild Horses, the Big Wu, Johnny Mullenax, and more: 12 p.m. at The Pines Music Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

June 25 - The Current’s Happy Hours: Mother Soki: 4 p.m. at Viking Ship Park at the Hjemkomst, Moorhead (FREE)

June 25 - Flamin’ Oh’s with Christy Costello & the CC Club: 6 p.m at Mears Park, St. Paul (FREE)

June 25 - The Sunset Series: The Strolling Clones: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

A man in a cowboy hat performs onstage under a bright lighted letters installation
Charley Crockett performs on stage at Budweiser Stage on August 28, 2025, in Toronto, Ontario.
Robert Okine/Getty Images

June 26 - Blue Ox Music Festival featuring Charley Crockett, the Dead South, Sierra Hull, Dom Flemons & the Traveling Wildfires, Folk Bitch Trio, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades, the Steel Wheels, and more: 12 p.m. at The Pines Music Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

June 26-27 - Breakway Music Festival: All day at Allianz Field Festival Grounds, St. Paul

June 26 - Rockin’ the Island featuring Stone Temple Pilots, Crossfade, Hoobastank, and Black Stone Cherry: 3 p.m. at Treasure Island Casino, Welch, Minn

June 27 - Blue Ox Music Festival featuring Marcus King Band, Kurt Vile & The Violators, I’m With Her, Valerie June, Pert Near Sandstone, Them Coulee Boys, Magoo, Silverada, the Lowest Pair, and more: 12 p.m. at The Pines Music Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

June 27 - Rockin’ the Island featuring Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, Hinder, Buckcherry, and Royale Lynn: 2 p.m. at Treasure Island Casino, Welch, Minn

June 27 - The Dylan Salfer Band: 7:30 p.m. at The Grand Oak Opry, St. Paul

JULY

July 1 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: The Zillionaires: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

July 1 - Groovin’ In The Garden: Betty Won’t: 6 p.m. at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul (FREE)

July 3 - Taste of Minnesota featuring Polica, Dillinger Four, Bad Bad Hats: 4 p.m. at Downtown Minneapolis (FREE)

July 4 - Taste of Minnesota featuring Brother Ali, Ant, Dessa, Nur-D, Gully Boys: 12 p.m. at Downtown Minneapolis (FREE)

July 5 - Wynonna Judd and Melissa Etheridge with Maggie Rose: 7 p.m. at The Ledge Amphitheater, Waite Park, Minn

July 6 - Bob Dylan with Lucinda Williams and John Doe Folk Trio: 7 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 8 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Dan Israel: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

July 8 - Groovin’ In The Garden: Salsa del Soul: 6 p.m. at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul (FREE)

July 8 - Summer at The Cedar: Wic Whitney: 6 p.m. at The Cedar Plaza, Minneapolis (FREE)

July 9 - Ashley DuBose with Mae Simpson: 6 p.m at Mears Park, St. Paul (FREE)

July 9 - Lutsong Music Festival featuring The Scarlett Goodbye Duo, Emily Haavik & the 35’s: 6 p.m. at North Shore Winery, Lutsen

July 9 - The Sunset Series: Hot Club Mania: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

July 10 - Minnesota Country Club Festival featuring Treaty Oak Revival, Charley Crockett, Stephen Wilson Jr., Charles Wesley Godwin, and the Beach Boys: 12:30 p.m. at Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul

July 10 - Riversong Music Festival featuring Fabulous Armadillos, Johnny Clueless, and more: 5 p.m. at Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson

July 10 - Lakefront Music Fest featuring Billy Idol, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, and Jefferson Starship: 6 p.m. at Lakefront Park, Prior Lake, Minn

July 10 - Lutsong Music Festival featuring Humbird, Weary Ramblers, Luke Callen Band, and more: 4 p.m. at North Shore Winery, Lutsen

July 10 - The Belfast Cowboys: 7:30 p.m. at Lake Harriet Bandshell, Minneapolis (FREE)

July 11 - Lutsong Music Festival featuring Polica, David Huckfelt’s Mystery Lights, Sarah Morris, Stonebridge Singers, and more: 9 a.m. at North Shore Winery, Lutsen

July 11 - Minnesota Country Club Festival featuring The Red Clay Strays, Jessie Murph, Trampled By Turtles, Jesse Welles, and Paul Cauthen: 12:30 p.m. at Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul

July 11 - Riversong Music Festival featuring Tina & the B-Sides, Foxgloves, and more: 3 p.m. at Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson

July 11 - The Big Show: Jeff Rosenstock with Good Luck and Anita Velveeta: 4 p.m. at Indeed Brewing, Minneapolis

July 11 - Dirty Heads and 311 with Ocean Alley and ROME: 5:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 11 - Lakefront Music Fest featuring Keith Urban, Jackson Dean, and Karley Scott Collins: 6 p.m. at Lakefront Park, Prior Lake, Minn

July 11 - Obi Original: 7:30 p.m. at The Grand Oak Opry, St. Paul

July 12 - Lutsong Music Festival featuring RLB Live, Christopher David Hanson, and more: 9 a.m. at North Shore Winery, Lutsen

July 12 - Going To The Sun: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

July 12 - Jack Johnson with Hermanos Gutiérrez: 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 14 - John Mellencamp: 8 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 15 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz Trio: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

July 15 - Groovin’ In The Garden: J-Mo On The Beat & The J- Lighters: 6 p.m. at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul (FREE)

July 15 - Summer at The Cedar: Featuring duets from Davu Seru & deVon Russel Gray, Michael Gallope & Mary Hanson Scott, and Dameun Strange & Leyna Marika Papach: 6 p.m. at The Cedar Plaza, Minneapolis (FREE)

July 16 - The Scarlet Goodbye with High On Stress: 6 p.m at Mears Park, St. Paul (FREE)

July 16 - Creed with Bush and Tim Montana: 7 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 16 - The Sunset Series: International Reggae All-Stars: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

July 17 - Minnesota Yacht Club Festival featuring the Lumineers, the Black Keys, Mt. Joy, the Fray, Dashboard Confessional, Shakey Graves, Marcy Playground, Night Moves, and more: 12:30 p.m. at Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul

July 17 - Under the Canopy: Chastity Brown with Barbara Cohen: 7 p.m. at Hook & Ladder, Minneapolis

July 18 - Minnesota Yacht Club Festival featuring Matchbox Twenty, Lord Huron, Geese, the All-American Rejects, Lucy Dacus, Matt and Kim, Jensen McRae, Devon Gilfillian, Yam Haus, and Porch Light: 12:30 p.m. at Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul

July 18 - Nature Rocks 2026 featuring the Jayhawks with Martin Zellar and the Hardways: 5 p.m. at Aitkin County Fairgrounds, Aitkin, Minn

July 18 - Lil Wayne with 2 Chainz: 7 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 18 - Quietchild: 7:30 p.m. at The Grand Oak Opry, St. Paul

July 19 - Minnesota Yacht Club Festival featuring The Strokes, Cage the Elephant, Atmosphere, Passion Pit, Semisonic, Dope Lemon, Die Spitz, Couch, Heart to Gold, and Common People: 12:30 p.m. at Harriet Island Regional Park, St. Paul

July 22 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Tony Cuchetti Band: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

July 22 - Groovin’ In The Garden: Red Eye Ruby: 6 p.m. at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul (FREE)

July 22 - Summer at The Cedar: The Foxgloves: 6 p.m. at The Cedar Plaza, Minneapolis (FREE)

July 22 - 5 Seconds of Summer with the Band Camino: 8 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 23 - Salsa del Soul with Tropical Zone Orchestra: 6 p.m at Mears Park, St. Paul (FREE)

July 23 - The Sunset Series: The Montvales: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

people performing on stage
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver. I.CE. OUT! was held on Sunday, Feb. 15, at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The benefit show was hosted by Twin Cities United Performers and featured over two dozen Twin Cities musicians sharing the stage and covering protest songs.
Sara Fish for MPR

July 24 - Eaux Claires Music Festival featuring Aimee Mann, Bizhiki, Black Sabbath Cover Band Rehearsal, Bon Dylan, Hotline TNT, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Kevin Morby, Monica Martin, and the Union featuring Phil Cook: 11:30 a.m. at Carson Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

July 24 - Great Lawn Concert Series: Mr Brightside: The Ultimate Killers Experience: 7:30 p.m. at Allianz Field, St. Paul

July 25 - Eaux Claires Music Festival featuring Daniel Caesar, Dijon, Gash, Gully Boys, Julianna Barwick & Mary Lattimore, Larry Goldings Trio, Lil Yachty, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, and Urban Classic Presents Revelation - A Retrospective of the Minneapolis Sound: 11:30 a.m. at Carson Park, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

July 25 - Hilary Duff with La Roux and Jade LeMac: 7 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 26 - Rogue Valley: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

July 27 - Avenged Sevenfold and Good Charlotte: 6 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 28 - The Black Crowes and Whiskey Myers with Southall: 6:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 29-30 - Chris Stapleton with Allen Stone: 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

July 29 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: The New Havoline Supremes: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

July 29 - Groovin’ In The Garden: School of Rock –St. Paul & Plymouth House Bands: 6 p.m. at Como Park Zoo and Conservatory, St. Paul (FREE)

July 29 - Summer at The Cedar: TAIGA: 6 p.m. at The Cedar Plaza, Minneapolis (FREE)

July 30 - Lollapalooza 2026 featuring Lorde, John Summit, Sombr, Empire of the Sun, Wet Leg, Blood Orange, 5 Seconds of Summer, and more: 11:30 a.m. at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

July 30 - Hinterland Festival 2026 featuring Katseye, Beabadoobee, Ashnikko, Audrey Nuna, Oklou, Jane Remover, Frost Children, and Porch Light: 12 p.m. at Saint Charles, Iowa

July 30 - Pert Near Sandstone with Cole Diamond and Jack Klatt: 6 p.m at Mears Park, St. Paul (FREE)

July 30 - The Sunset Series: Hopkins Westwind Big Band: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

July 31 - Lollapalooza 2026 featuring Charli XCX, the Smashing Pumpkins, Lil Uzi Vert, Yungblud, Major Lazer, Zara Larsson, Freddie Gibbs, and more: 11:30 a.m. at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

July 31 - Hinterland Festival 2026 featuring Lorde, Muna, Snow Strippers, Paris Paloma, Sofia Isella, Wisp, and Saint Avangeline: 12 p.m. at Saint Charles, Iowa

July 31 - Bohemian Queen: A Tribute to Queen and Separate Journeys: A Tribute to Journey: 7:30 p.m. at Allianz Field, St. Paul

Mumford & Sons performing on stage
Mumford & Sons performed at Grand Casino Arena with support from Stephen Sanchez and The Barr Brothers on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Tony Nelson for MPR

July 31 - Mumford & Sons with Medium Build: 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

AUGUST

Aug. 1 - Lollapalooza 2026 featuring Olivia Dean, Jennie, the Neighbourhood, Ethel Cain, Leon Thomas, Clipse, Geese, and more: 11:30 a.m. at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

Aug. 1 - Hinterland Festival 2026 featuring Mumford & Sons, Jessie Murph, the Format, Santigold, CMAT, Waylon Wyatt, Amble, and Julia Wolf: 12 p.m. at Saint Charles, Iowa

Aug. 1 - The Big Show: Adrian Younge with Aby Wolf and Kavyesh Kaviraj: 5 p.m. at Indeed Brewing, Minneapolis

Aug. 1 - FÉNIXDION: 7:30 p.m. at The Grand Oak Opry, St. Paul

Aug. 2 - Lollapalooza 2026 featuring Tate McRae, the XX, Turnstile, Beabadoobee, Aespa, the Chainsmokers, Muna, Hot Mulligan, and more: 11:30 a.m. at Grant Park, Chicago, Illinois

Aug. 2 - Hinterland Festival 2026 featuring Kali Uchis, Young Miko, Geese, Wet Leg, Suki Waterhouse, Audrey Hobert, Samia, and Haute & Freddy: 12 p.m. at Saint Charles, Iowa

Aug. 2 - Nur-D: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

Aug. 3 - Kesha with Chromeo and MEEK: 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 4 - Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees: 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 5 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Molly Brandt: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

Aug. 5 - Summer at The Cedar: Daniel Villarreal: 6 p.m. at The Cedar Plaza, Minneapolis (FREE)

Aug. 5 - Noah Kahan with Gigi Perez and Annabelle Dinda: 6:30 p.m. at Target Field, Minneapolis

Aug. 5 - Ne-Yo and Akon: 8 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 6 - Young the Giant with Cold War Kids and KennyHoopla: 6 p.m. at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis

Aug. 6 - The Sunset Series: Power of 10: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

Aug. 8 - Guns N’ Roses with Public Enemy: 6:25 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 9 - Train with Barenaked Ladies and Matt Nathanson: 6:45 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 9 - Martin Zellar: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

Aug. 12 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Old Country Boys: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

Aug. 13 - The Sunset Series: Obi Original & The Black Atlantics: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

Aug. 13 - Lindsey Stirling with PVRIS: 7:30 p.m. at The Ledge Amphitheater, Waite Park, Minn

Aug. 14 - AM Gold Yacht Rock: Featuring Hit Songs from the Late 70s through the Mid-80s: 7:30 p.m. at Allianz Field, St. Paul

Aug. 14 - Empire of the Sun with Polo & Pan and Midnight Generation: 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Adrianne Lenker plays acoustic guitar on stage
Buck Meek, Adrianne Lenker, Max Oleartchik and James Krivchenia of Big Thief perform during the Pitchfork Music Festival Day 2 at Union Park on July 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
Barry Brecheisen/Getty Images

Aug. 15 - Big Thief: 6 p.m. at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis

Aug. 15 - Joe Bonamassa and Gov’t Mule: 7 p.m. at Treasure Island Amphitheater, Welch, Minn

Aug. 15 - Jayanthi Rajasa: 7:30 p.m. at The Grand Oak Opry, St. Paul

Aug. 16 - Lynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner with Six Gun Sally: 6:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 16 - The Scarlet Goodbye: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

Aug. 18 - Five Finger Death Punch with Cody Jinks and Eva Under Fire: 6:45 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 19 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Erik Koskinen: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

Aug. 19 - Outlaw Music Festival featuring Willie Nelson, the Avett Brothers, Lukas Nelson, and more: 2 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 20 - Sound for Silents: Bizhiki: 7 p.m. at Walker Art Center Hillside, Minneapolis (FREE)

Aug. 20 - The Sunset Series: Kelly Blau Trio: 7 p.m. at Downtown Park, Hopkins (FREE)

Aug. 21 - Mötley Crüe with Tesla and Extreme: 6:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 21 - Shinedown with Coheed and Cambria: 7 p.m. at Treasure Island Amphitheater, Welch, Minn

Aug. 22 - The Big Show: Your Smith with Lupin: 5 p.m. at Indeed Brewing, Minneapolis

Aug. 23 - Tim McGraw with The Chicks, Lady A, 49 Winchester, and Timothy Wayne: 4:30 p.m. at Target Field, Minneapolis

Aug. 23 - Leslie Vincent and Sarah Morris: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

Aug. 24 - My Chemical Romance with Sleater-Kinney: 7 p.m. at Target Field, Minneapolis

Aug. 25 - RÜFÜS DU SOL with Ben Böhmer: 7:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 26 - Good Times @ The Gardens Live Summer Music Series: Gabe Marchán Group: 6 p.m. at The Gardens of Castle Rock, Northfield, Minn.

Aug. 26 - Toto with Christopher Cross and the Romantics: 6:45 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 27 - Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary and The Absolute Monster Gentleman: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, Minn

Aug. 27 - Santana and the Doobie Brothers: 7 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 27-28 - West End at Sunset Concert Series: Nur-D: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Aug. 27-28 - Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Vertical Horizon: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Alabama Shakes performing on stage
Alabama Shakes performed at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival on Friday, July 18, 2025.
Laura Buhman for MPR

Aug 28-29 - Alabama Shakes with Hannah Cohen: 7 p.m. at Surly Brewing Festival Field, Minneapolis

Aug. 28 - “Weird Al” Yankovic with Puddles Pity Party: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, Minn

Aug. 29 - $uicideboy$ with Destroy Lonely, Shakewell, Drain, Black Kray, and $lim Gucci: 6:30 p.m. at Mystic Lake Amphitheater, Shakopee, Minn

Aug. 29 - Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis Homecoming: A Celebration of the Minneapolis Sound: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights

Aug. 29 - Kaatwalk: 7:30 p.m. at The Grand Oak Opry, St. Paul

Aug. 29-30 - West End at Sunset Concert Series: The Honeydogs: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Aug. 29-30 - Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: Margo Price: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Aug. 30 - ABBAsolutely Fab: 7 p.m. at Hewing Hotel Rooftop, Minneapolis

Aug. 30 - The Current’s Music On-A-Stick Show 2026 featuring Sierra Ferrell: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, Minn

Aug. 31 - Tommy James & The Shondells with Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone: 7 p.m. at Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Falcon Heights, Minn

Aug. 31 - West End at Sunset Concert Series: Keith Secola and the Rangers with special guest Gary Farmer: 8 p.m. at West End Market Stage at Schilling Amphitheater, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Aug. 31 - Bandshell Tonight! Concert Series: The Sugarhill Gang + Melle Mel & Scorpio of the Furious Five: 8:30 p.m. at Luther Auto Bandshell, Falcon Heights (FREE)

Find daily live music shows, indoors and out, at The Current’s Gig List.

This activity is made possible in part by the Minnesota Legacy Amendment’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.