Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this August
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.
Ah, the flip phone era. Boy bands topped the charts, Outkast kept things fresh and clean, and Destiny's Child were still together and wearing whimsical outfits designed by Tina Knowles. This glorious…
Flip Phone presents Shrek XCX ⏤ A Charli + Shrek Dance Party701 N 1st Ave
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
Step into a storybook world of magic and make-believe. Princesses, knights, fairies, and legendary heroes take center stage for a weekend filled with enchantment, costumes, and happily-ever-afters.
2026 Minnesota Renaissance Festival: Once Upon a Time (Aug 22-23)12364 Chestnut Blvd.
Shakopee, Minnesota 55379
THE BIG SHOW is coming to Northeast! For the first time ever, Indeed Brewing is turning the Big Lot on 14th and Quincy into a totally unique concert venue the likes of…
The Big Show at Indeed Brewing CompanyIndeed Brewing Company
711 NE 15th Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55413
FREE to patrons. Musicians from the Midwest have a knack for reinventing tradition. Jeff Ray is no exception. Go to any one of his performances and you’ll hear his fans say the…
2nd Annual PickleFest at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. 🥒 Saturday, August 22nd | 12PM–6PM Brine and dine with us for the return of Forgotten Star's PickleFest — an outdoor market meets full-blown…
2nd Annual Pickle Fest at Forgotten Star38 Northern Stacks Drive
Fridley, Minnesota
SUMMER BANGERS is a free, all-ages outdoor concert featuring Al Church & Friends performing an epic mix of summer anthems, singalong favorites, and feel-good classics. Inspired by the songs that soundtrack road…
SUMMER BANGERS Featuring Al Church & Friends520 N. 4th Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Dinner Detective is an interactive true crime mystery show set in the present day and based on real cold cases. Feast on a fantastic dinner, but just beware... the killer is…
Dinner Detective Minneapolis1500 Washington Ave South
Minnesota 55454
Fortunate SunsFortunate Suns are a hypnotic fusion of psychedelic improvisation, southern country rock, & heavy distorted riffs. The boys are known for high-energy, & improvisational live shows that get the audience moving…
Fortunate Suns | Lazy River Road1105 Washington Ave S
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415
FREE to patrons. Drew Peterson is about as Minnesotan as you can get, and his music evokes the back-country flavor of growing up on a rural farm and putting in the hard…
Get ready for the most fabulous Saturday night ever with our Simply the Best Saturday Drag Show featuring the Midwest's top entertainers. Join us every Saturday from June 21st to August 2nd…
Simply the Best Saturday Drag Show1333 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
The Belfast Cowboys is a nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison. Entering their third decade, they are adept at mixing rock, blues, roots and soul…
DOORS: 8pm SHOW: 9pm THIS SHOW IS: 18+ w/ VALID ID Under 18s allowed entry if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All support acts subject to change without notice.
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