April is Minnesota Music Month! The Current, Carbon Sound, and Radio Heartland are celebrating our thriving local music on air, online, and together at live events – all month long.

The Current Happy Hours schedule for 2026, presented by Renewal by Andersen and Minnesota Department of Public Safety’s Drive Sober, Drive Smart Campaign.

From Big Turn to the Minnesota State Fair, find the lineups, locations, dates, ticket info, and details for more than 50 of the biggest music festivals and events of the entire year. This guide features concerts in Minneapolis, St. Paul, greater Minnesota, and the Midwest.

The Current’s 893 Essential Voices countdown will air during Minnesota Public Radio’s Spring Member Drive from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 8.

You voted on 64 of the best albums across four decades. See the results, and the winning album!

Amplifying Women in Music

Both locally and nationally, musicians have raised their voices to respond with action, art, and words of solidarity. This page provides regular updates on musicians’ responses to ICE in Minnesota.

The night’s performers were Chutes, GR3G, LASALLE, Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Mother Soki, Sallyforth, and Sophie Hiroko.

Flock of Dimes plays a MicroShow at Cloudland in Minneapolis on Monday, April 20, 2026. Sponsored by Gertens Garden Center.

Ratboys plays a MicroShow at Cloudland in Minneapolis on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Supported by Voodoo Ranger.