Minneapolis Summer Don't Miss List: Events

Discover events you won’t find anywhere else. Cheer on the home team, enjoy live music and explore festivals, farmers markets, and neighborhood celebrations you won’t want to miss.

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Minneapolis has something to offer everyone. With nearly 900 events scheduled this summer you can take your pick - discover live music, art fairs, neighborhood festivals, sporting events, world-class theater, farmers markets, and more.

2026 Don’t Miss Summer Concerts 2026 Don’t Miss Summer Concerts Get ready for a summer filled with incredible live music in Minneapolis. From intimate venues to…

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A Guide to Summer Art Fairs and Festivals in Minneapolis A Guide to Summer Art Fairs and Festivals in Minneapolis Here's your chance to see and discover the artistic side of Minneapolis and its neighborhoods.

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Must Explore Cultural Districts Must Explore Cultural Districts

Is your list getting too long? Why not extend the fun and make a weekend out of it? Enjoy your time here and soak it all up by staying at one of our convenient hotels. Sleep over, it’s more fun (we promise!).