Bob Dylan will headline the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on July 6 with Lucinda Williams and John Doe opening. Presales begin April 8.

Willie Nelson will headline the Outlaw Music Festival at Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on Aug. 19, 2026. Tickets go on sale March 27.

TLC, Salt‑N‑Pepa and En Vogue will headline the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Sept. 5. Tickets go on sale March 26 at 10 a.m.; prices start at $59.

AXS' anti‑bot measures and a recent legal fight have left some Minneapolis concertgoers shut out of on‑sales and stuck in lines while venues scramble with fixes.

Tommy James & The Shondells will play the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 31, 2026 with Herman's Hermits as special guest. Tickets go on sale Feb. 27 at 10 a.m.

Bonnie Raitt will open the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand on Aug. 27; tickets go on sale Jan. 30 with presale details at BonnieRaitt.com.

Blackbird Revolt in Minneapolis celebrates nearly a decade of combining art and activism at their anniversary event, featuring music, food, and art activities.

Saint Paul Parks and Recreation is hosting a free ice skating event for families with hot cocoa and a bonfire at the Palace on January 31. No skate rentals available; bring your own gear.

Kickoff to Summer at the Minnesota State Fair will run May 21–24, 2026, with food, brews, music and limited free admission; ticket details are due in March.

St. Louis Park residents are engrossed in the New Year's gnome scavenger hunt, with excitement to find the latest gnome named Dorothea, as part of a tradition where finding all four gnomes can win a pool pass.

St. Louis Park announces "BundledUp!" event with winter activities such as skiing and snowshoeing, plus fireside s'mores, animal education, and music on January 24 at Oak Hill Park.

St. Louis Park's annual New Year gnome hunt begins, with the first of four gnomes hidden and clues shared via social media and email. Participants can win an Aquatic Park pool pass.

The Paramount Theater is hosting an Elvis Presley tribute by Anthony Shore on February 19, with a preceding buffet lunch at the Olde Brick House. Tickets are $99.