Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this July
Minneapolis Events Calendar
Parades. Colorful Pride celebrations. Hot Chocolate Winter Runs. Improv Festivals. Pond hockey tournaments. Seasonal Beer Celebrations. There is no shortage of events happening in Minneapolis all year long. We are an extremely active community of artists, creators, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners & bikers – a community of doers that can’t stand the thought of missing out. With something always going on, we’re confident you’ll find something you won’t want to miss too.
*Note: Please be sure to check the official event website or with event organizers for up to date cancellations and postponements.
John Denver: A Rocky Mountain Holiday
John Denver, the late Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter, is featured in a multimedia tribute concert that combines archival video footage with a live performance of the Minnesota Orchestra and former bandmates.
John Denver: A Rocky Mountain HolidayOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Merry & Bright with Charles Lazarus
Give your holiday season a big, brassy boost as Minnesota Orchestra trumpeter Charles Lazarus and some very special guests—including powerhouse vocalists Tonia Hughes Kendrick and Bruce A. Henry, along with singers from…
Merry & Bright with Charles LazarusOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Elf in Concert with the Minnesota Orchestra
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves. This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with the Minnesota Orchestra! Experience John Debney’s wonderful score…
Elf in Concert with the Minnesota OrchestraOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
A New Year’s Celebration: Jon Kimura Parker Plays Gershwin
100 years ago, George Gershwin struck gold with Rhapsody in Blue. It was part of a trend to blend jazz and classical music in the concert hall—and although George Antheil predicted his…
A New Year's Celebration: Jon Kimura Parker Plays GershwinOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Sul Volcano: Everything’s Fine Tour
Sal Vulcano is an American improvisational and stand-up comedian, actor, and producer from the New York City borough of Staten Island. He is a member of The Tenderloins, a comedy troupe consisting…
Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee Featuring Third Coast Percussion
Twyla Tharp celebrates her 60th anniversary with a groundbreaking evening of stellar dancing and phenomenal musicianship—including the world premiere of a new work that marks her six decades as a choreographer. An…
Twyla Tharp Dance Diamond Jubilee Featuring Third Coast Percussion84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
The Cameraman: Silent Film with Live Music Featuring Aaron David Miller, organist
Free for UMN students; registration required. A classic silent film from 1928, The Cameraman is considered one of slapstick comedian Buster Keaton’s best. The romantic comedy follows a simple photographer who dreams…
The Cameraman: Silent Film with Live Music Featuring Aaron David Miller, organist84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in Concert
The final battle begins. You can experience Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows™ Part 2 in a way you’ve never seen it before! A live symphonic orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s iconic score…
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in ConcertOrchestra Hall
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize
VocalEssence joins forces with a collective of Twin Cities-based artists—actors, dancers, storytellers, and musicians—to present songs and stories centering on pivotal figures and landmark events of the Civil Rights Movement. Become part…
WITNESS: Eyes Still on the Prize84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE Touch of RED
Touch of RED is a multidisciplinary duet performance inspired by the rapid-fire footwork of boxing, the African American jazz dance style Lindy-Hop, Gaga movement language, and nightlife culture. Set in a stylized…
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE Touch of RED84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
BalletMet Presented by Northrop
Lauded for its versatility and innovative repertory, Columbus, OH-based BalletMet will grace the stage with a program featuring a stunning Northrop Centennial Commission and a joyful ode to music through dance. Timeless…
BalletMet Presented by Northrop84 Church St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455