Big summer concerts: Minnesota outdoor live music guide for 2026
by Staff
May 19, 2026

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.
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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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.

