Flickr’s MODE festival will bring big-name music and a star-studded photography program to downtown Minneapolis September 18–20, 2026. Headliners include Vince Staples, Tycho and Cory Wong.

Mikey “Eyedea” Larsen’s mother used AI to turn his teenage notebooks into a 14‑track record that mimics his voice. The release on Crushkill’s Bandcamp is prompting mixed reactions.

The 28th Twin Cities Jazz Festival returns to Mears Park June 19 620 with free performances, headliners the Yellowjackets and JazzMN Orchestra featuring Michael Mayo.

Pangea World Theater bought 3020 Minnehaha Ave and is building a community-focused performance and rehearsal home with $3.37M raised toward a $6M goal. The project is backed by McKnight and neighborhood partners.

A cyberattack and suspected norovirus outbreak forced Chanhassen Dinner Theatres to cancel multiple Guys and Dolls performances; ticketholders will be contacted about reschedules.

Taste of Minnesota will highlight only Minnesota bands July 3–4, 2026, with Brother Ali and Poliça among the headliners. Free downtown shows will include food vendors, family activities and fireworks.

Doors Open Minneapolis returns May 9–10 with free access to 75 venues across the city — family activities, theater centennials, Fed tours and brewery stops. Here’s how to map the weekend.

A five-day Celebration will mark Prince's legacy in Minneapolis and at Paisley Park, highlighted by a free downtown sing‑along on June 6.

Glamorama returns to the State Theatre on May 15, revived by the Children's Cancer Research Fund with 1990s dance icons and a LaSalle Plaza after‑party.

MSPIFF45 opens April 8 at The Main with Maria Bamford’s new documentary and more than 200 international films across the Twin Cities.

After a seven-year break, the Festival of Nations returns as IFest‑MN, bringing 67 nations, hands-on exhibits and Student Day programming to the Saint Paul RiverCentre.

A $7.5 million gift from Room & Board founder John Gabbert creates the Walker’s first endowed exhibition fund to back two shows a year. The move arrives as the museum adds new acquisitions.

The touring production of Wicked returns to the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis July 8–Aug. 9; tickets go on sale March 6 at 10 a.m. Central.