Cultural Events
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
Minnesota Renaissance Festival 12364 Chestnut Blvd., Shakopee, MN, United StatesTransport yourself back to the 16th century with a trip to the annual Renaissance Festival in nearby Shakopee, Minnesota. Laugh at court jesters, shop for handicrafts, watch a joust and enjoy some delicious, authentic fare. The festival is open weekends from August 16-September 28, plus Labor Day and Festival Friday, September 26.
Treasure Island
Children's Theatre Company 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesChildren's Theatre Company has announced its 2025-2026 season, beginning with the classic tale of Treasure Island. Join young Jim on a family-friendly pirate adventure full of treasure hunts, clever tricks, lively music, and high-seas fun—just watch out for Long John Silver! The show is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Pardis Parker
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesPardis Parker is a comedian, writer, and filmmaker, best known as the creator and star of Comedy Central's Mideast Minute and for developing projects with Amazon Prime, NBC, and Universal Television. A six-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee, his work spans stand-up, television, film, and publishing, earning praise from Vulture, GQ Spain, Radio Canada, and The...
Tyler Fischer
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesTyler Fischer is a stand-up comedian, actor, and viral video creator known for appearances on The Joe Rogan Experience, America’s Got Talent, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. A regular at top comedy clubs like The Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Mothership, he tours internationally and has released hit specials like The Pandemic Special...
Jeff Dunham
Mystic Lake Casino Hotel 2400 Mystic Lake Blvd., Prior Lake, MN, United StatesVentriloquist and comedian Jeff Dunham is known for his stand-up comedy routines that feature a range of puppet characters. See Dunham perform during his Artificial Intelligence Tour at Mystic Lake Casino in September 2025.
Farm Aid
Huntington Bank Stadium 420 S.E. 23rd Ave., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe 40th annual Farm Aid concert will be held in Minnesota for the first time in 2025. See headliners Willie Nelson, Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), and Margo Price, along with additional artists Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, and more. Farm...
Drew Dunn
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United StatesDrew Dunn is a New Hampshire-based comedian known for his sharp wit and fresh perspective, quickly rising through the comedy scene since starting at age 21. He’s won top honors at the Boston Comedy Festival and Seattle International Comedy Competition, and was featured as a New Face at the 2019 Just for Laughs Festival in...
A Beautiful Noise
Orpheum Theatre 910 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHennepin Arts’ 2025-2026 season is a year of shows that will excite, inspire, and transport. The first show of the season is A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, a musical memoir about how America's greatest hitmaker became a star.
The Addams Family
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe Addams Family is a delightfully spooky musical comedy featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. When Wednesday falls for a “normal” guy, chaos unfolds as the Addamses host his family for one unforgettable night of secrets, surprises, and ghoulish fun.
Roald Dahl’s The Enormous Crocodile
Children's Theatre Company 2400 3rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesChildren's Theatre Company has announced its 2025-2026 season, including The Enormous Crocodile, the musical, from the mind of Roald Dahl. The Enormous Crocodile is on the prowl with sneaky tricks and a rumbling belly, but brave jungle animals are ready to stop him. Packed with playful puppets and wild adventures, this show is fun for...
Once on This Island
Bloomington Center for the Arts 1800 West Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, United StatesArtistry’s 2025 season will feature four musicals, including the Tony-winning Once on This Island. The upbeat, original show tells the rousing tale of a small girl who finds love in a world of prejudice.
The Bloody Mary Festival
Union Depot 214 4th St. E., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe cocktail party of the year returns for Year 7! Enjoy the Twin Cities' best Bloody Marys and more - all under one roof - for one day only! Tickets include unlimited Bloody Marys, additional food and beverage tastings from local companies, fun photo ops, and more.