Bloomington and the Twin Cities are alive with home-grown music festivals and great places to catch music throughout the summer. If you are looking to catch a national act, a local band or just hang with the family on a blanket in a park, here is a comprehensive list of where to go for music.
Minnesota is also abundant with Art Fairs and Farmers' Markets. Check out our lists of great fairs and markets this summer!
Bloomington Arts in the Parks
June-August, 2023
Bloomington
Mid West Music Fest
May 12-13, 2023
Winona
Kick'n Up Kountry Music Festival
June 14-17, 2023
Wagon Wheel Ridge, Karlstad
Winstock Country Music Festival
June 16-17, 2023
Winsted
Stone Arch Bridge Festival
June 17-18, 2023
West River Parkway, Minneapolis
Lakes Jam
June 22-24, 2023
Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd, MN
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
June 23-24, 2023
Mears Park, Saint Paul
Twin Cities Pride Festival
June 23-25, 2023
Loring Park, Minneapolis
Minnesota Beethoven Festival
June 25-July 16, 2023
Winona
Lakefront Music Fest
July 14-15, 2023
Lakefront Park, Prior Lake
RiverSong Music Festival
July 14-15, 2023
Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson
Northern Lights Music Festival
July 14-17, 2023
Iron Range
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
July 15, 2023
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth
Minnesota Original Music Festival
July 19-23, 2023
St. Peter, MN
Moondance Jam
July 18-20, 2024
Walker, MN
Vintage Band Festival
July 29, 2023
Northfield, MN
WE Fest
August 3-5, 2023
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
August 10-13, 2023
El Rancho Manana, Richmond, MN
Grand Country Nights
August 11-12, 2023
Grand Casino, Hinckley
Bayfront Blues Festival
August 11-13, 2023
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth
Nershfest
August 12, 2023
Inbound Brewco, Minneapolis
Minnesota State Fair
August 24-September 4, 2023
Falcon Heights
Boats and Bluegrass
September 21-24, 2023
Prairie Island Park, Winona
