1. Come From Away

now - August 9

Come From Away is making it's debut at the Guthrie Theater. The story follows the real-life timeline of airline passengers stranded in Newfoundland, Canada, after 9/11 closed U.S. airspace, from the moment they land in the small town of Gander until the last plane departs.

2. Taste of Minnesota

July 3-4

From crave-worthy food vendors and standout local businesses to talented artists, inspired makers, and an all-star lineup of homegrown music, Taste of Minnesota 2026 is taking over downtown Minneapolis.

3. Red, White, & Boom

July 4

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is thrilled to bring back Red, White & BOOM! This favorite 4th of July event returns to the Mississippi Riverfront – bringing a full day of free programming, community celebration, and one of the most anticipated fireworks shows in the state.

4. Utepils World Cup Street Fair

July 4

Join this FREE community celebration at Utepils Brewing. The taproom will turn into a global soccer festival with live World Cup viewing, music, food, vendors, and family activities all day long.

5. Wicked

July 8 - August 9

From the first electrifying note to the final breathtaking moment, WICKED—the untold true story of the Witches of Oz—transfixes audiences with its wildly inventive story playing all month long at the Orpheum Theatre.

6. Minnesota Salsa Festival

June 12

The annual Minnesota Salsa Fiesta returns to Mill City Museum with a full evening of music, dance, food, and more outdoors in the iconic Ruin Courtyard and indoors in Mill Commons.

7. Bastille Day

July 14

Each year on July 14, people in France celebrate Bastille Day (le 14 juillet), the country’s national holiday. The day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, when Parisians seized gunpowder and weapons. Join us at the Alliance Française for their annual celebration where they invite the community to enjoy live music, traditional French food, and entertainment for the whole family.

• July 11 - Bastille Day Market at Cafe Marguerte
• July 12 - Bucheron's Bastille Day Bash

8. Minnehaha Falls Art Festival

July 17-19

Celebrate dozens of local artists at the Minnehaha Falls Art Fair. Peruse a wide variety of mediums including paintings, ceramics, textiles, screen-printing, woodworking, photography, and more.

9. Minnesota Yacht Club Festival

July 17-19

Minnesota Yacht Club festival takes place at Harriet Island Regional Park in the heart of downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. The music festival brings fans together for three days of performances across two stages with no overlapping sets between the 30 artists.

10. Aquatennial

July 18-26

The 2026 Minneapolis Aquatennial will feature activities at locations throughout Minneapolis, including city parks, Bde Maka Ska, the Mississippi riverfront, and downtown. Events will be free, family-friendly, and open to all.

11. Red Hot Arts Festival

July 18

Join for a day of art, music, and community in Stevens Square Park at Red Hot Art Fest! Shop from small local artists, make art with neighbors, enjoy food trucks, and connect with local resources and businesses from around the cities!

12. Sister Cities Day

July 20

Celebrate Minneapolis Sister Cities with a FREE ice cream social and gathering at the Nicollet Island Pavilion in Minneapolis. This family event features international entertainment, ice cream and refreshments. The event highlights all of Minneapolis’ Sister Cities.

13. Carifest

July 25

Bring your flags, bring your energy, and join a celebration of Caribbean culture, music, and unity at Carifest.

14. Loring Park Art Festival

July 25-26

The Loring Park Art Festival has been celebrating art and community since 2000. Set in the heart of Minneapolis at beautiful Loring Park, the festival transforms the gardens and ponds into a vibrant, two-day showcase of creativity, live entertainment, and local flavor.

15. Megan Maroney

July 25

Megan Moroney brings "The Cloud 9 Tour" to Target Center with special guests JP Saxe and Solon Holt.

16. Dude Perfect

July 26

Dude Perfect: Squad Games Tour comes to Target Center with Trick Shot Squad - Trickshot Queen, Insane Shayne, Brodie Smith and That'll Work. This show will be even bigger and better than anything you’ve ever seen. With the entire floor being the dude’s stage, there won’t be a bad seat in the house with a full 360° view. Get ready for epic team battles and insane challenges.

17. Olivia Dean

July 29

"Man I Need" and "Dive" singer, songwriter Olivia Dean is coming to Target Center with her The Art of Loving tour.

18. Music & Movies in the Parks

Catch live music performances and your favorite films on the big screen in Minneapolis parks this summer! See the full calendar of Music & Movies in the Parks to plan your summer nights.

19. Go to a Minnesota Lynx Game

Cheer on the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center! They have six home games this month, and the electric fan atmosphere can't be missed!

20. Go to a Minnesota Twins Game

Nothing screams summer more than baseball season. Catch a Twins game at Target Field, and take advantage of gameday promotions, like Tuesday Dollar Dog Night and pregame beers that only cost you $2 on Friday and Saturday games.