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!
Mid West Music Fest
May 8-9, 2026
Levee Park, Winona
Bloomington Arts in the Parks
June-August 2026
Bloomington
Mystic Lake Amphitheater
June-September 2026
Shakopee
Breakaway Music Festival
June 26-27, 2026
Allianz Field, Saint Paul
Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival
June 10-13, 2026
Wagon Wheel Ridge, Karlstad
Winstock Country Music Festival
June 19-20, 2025
Winsted, MN
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
June 19-20, 2026
Mears Park, Saint Paul
Lakes Jam
June 24-27, 2026
Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd
Twin Cities Pride Festival
June 27-28, 2026
Loring Park, Minneapolis
Minnesota Beethoven Festival
June 28-July 19, 2026
Winona, MN
Northern Lights Music Festival
July 1-21, 2026
Iron Range
Taste of Minnesota
July 3-4, 2026
Downtown Minneapolis
Lakefront Music Fest
July 10-11, 2026
Lakefront Park, Prior Lake
RiverSong Music Festival
July 10-11, 2026
Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson
Minnesota Country Club Festival
July 10-11, 2026
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
July 17-19, 2026
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
July 18, 2026
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth
Vintage Band Festival
July 30-August 2, 2026
Northfield, MN
WE Fest
August 5-8, 2026
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
August 6-9, 2026
El Rancho Manana, Richmond, MN
Bayfront Blues Festival
August 14-16, 2026
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth
Minnesota State Fair
August 27-September 6, 2026
Falcon Heights
Boats and Bluegrass
September 24-26, 2026
Prairie Island Park, Winona
