The Local Show®

Minnesota artists performing outdoors this summer

by Diane

May 31, 2026

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Wild Horses opened up for Charley Crockett at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.
Wild Horses opened up for Charley Crockett at Surly Brewing Festival Field on Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025.Tony Nelson for MPR

From music festivals to street fairs, breweries to city parks, find out what outstanding Minnesota artists are performing outdoors this summer and where. We’ll also debut new music from Brother Ali, Ghosting Merit, Black Widows and more.

Song Debuts:

“Another Country” by Brother Ali

“Shake Yer Body” by Black Widows

“Rescue Hound” by Ghosting Merit

“Closer to the Truth” by High on Stress

“Keep Singing” by Josh Cleveland

Playlist

Hour 1: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-05-31/19

Hour 2: https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-05-31/20

Stay up to date with new local releases on our Spotify playlist!

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