2023 Don't Miss Summer Concerts
Get ready for a summer filled with incredible live music in Minneapolis. From intimate venues to sprawling outdoor stages, Minneapolis will be buzzing with the sounds of talented artists across various genres.
Outdoor Music
Our breweries, ballparks, and festival fields are ready to host a slew of outdoor concerts this summer.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
This Northeast Minneapolis brewery has become synonymous with exceptional craft beer and fantastic outdoor concerts, making it a go-to destination for music enthusiasts. Their outdoor concerts blend high energy live performances and the brewery's signature brews, creating an unforgettable experience.
This year, Bauhaus is launching its Sparkyard Sound series featuring:
- Grace Potter (June 13)
- Shakey Graves & Lucius (July 28)
- St. Paul & the Broken Bones (August 17)
Surly Brewing Festival Field
Surly’s expansive tap list, vibrant atmosphere, and incredible outdoor festival field create the perfect backdrop for an outdoor summer concert. The line up this year includes:
- Young the Giant (June 27)
- Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats (August 12-13)
- Ween (September 8)
- Train (September 11)
Live at Utepils
This series takes place in the parking lot of Utepils Brewing, a full scale European-style craft brewery and taproom in the Bryn Mawr neighborhood of Minneapolis. Nestled in an industrial, picturesque setting, Utepils' outdoor venue provides a charming and laid-back ambiance, perfect for enjoying live performances under the open sky.
What's coming up:
- Michael Franti & Spearhead (June 9)
- Guster (August 4)
Taste of Minnesota
July 2-3
Taste of Minnesota is back in Downtown Minneapolis for the first time since 2015. The festival will feature live wrestling, food trucks, an art market and music performances by Third Eye Blind, Big Boi, and Uncle Kracker.
TC Summer Fest
July 14-15
The inaugural two-day music festival at Target Field features some of music’s biggest names including Imagine Dragons, The Killers, The Flaming Lips, AJR, Death Cab for Cutie, and more.
Minnesota State Fair
August 25 - September 4
The Minnesota State Fair is known for hosting an impressive lineup of concerts catering to a wide range of musical tastes. The outdoor venue features top-notch production values, state-of-the-art sound systems, and a vibrant ambiance, delivering an immersive experience for concertgoers.
- The Black Keys (August 24)
- The Chicks (August 25)
- Keith Urban (August 26)
- Boyz II Men and Chaka Khan (August 27)
- Brandi Carlile (August 28)
- DURAN DURAN (August 29)
- Jonas Brothers (September 1)
Small Venues
Minneapolis’s vibrant music scene is geared up for an incredible schedule of concerts this summer. From iconic music venues to small intimate stages, there is a wide range of music for every taste.
First Avenue
- Eels (June 20-21)
- Fleet Foxes (July 4-5)
- Goth Babe (July 31)
Uptown Theater
- Prof (June 23-24)
- Rema (August 12)
The Armory
- Yeah Yeah Yeahs (June 3)
- Weezer (June 13)
- Tyler Childers (June 14-15)
- Charlie Puth (June 25)
- Yungblud (June 22)
- The National (August 9)
Fillmore Minneapolis
- Bebe Rexha (June 12)
- Jonathan McReynolds (June 22)
- Alternative Symphony Presents An Orchestra Rendition Of Dr. Dre 2001 (August 26)
Varsity Theater
- Ava Max (June 30)
- Less than Jake (August 13)
The Dakota
- Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (June 18)
- Talib Kweli (July 1)
- Lucinda Williams (July 25-26 & 28-29)
Minnesota Orchestra
- Sensory-friendly concert for teens and adults (June 15)
- Lake Harriet Symphony for the Cities (July 3)
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in concert (July 28-29)
- Dessa (August 3-5)
Stadium Shows
Our iconic stadiums known for hosting sporting events transform into epic stages for some of the biggest artists. Here's who we're looking forward to this summer.
U.S. Bank Stadium
- Taylor Swift (June 23-24)
- Ed Sheeran (August 12)
Target Field
- T-Pain (June 15)
- Pink (August 10)
- Carly Pearce (August 24)
Target Center
- Zach Bryan (August 9)
Huntington Bank Stadium
- Beyoncé (July 20)
