Thousands of Events Every Year
Events Calendar
Between Bloomington and the Twin Cities, your favorite musician will likely make a stop on their national tour. Festivals celebrate the changing seasons, and there’s always a fun foodie event or big game to look forward to. For an outing today, this weekend, and beyond, check our upcoming events.
Surrounding Area
Enjoy a night of live music at an outdoor music venue with Five Finger Death Punch at Mystic Lake Amphitheater on August 18, 2026.
Minneapolis
J. Cole brings The Fall-Off Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on August 18th for a live hip-hop performance featuring fan-favorite hits.
2D Con returns to Bloomington, Minnesota. Aug 21–23, 2026 for three days of arcade, tabletop, PC LAN, cosplay, tournaments, and more.
Surrounding Area
The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe
Enjoy a night of live music at an outdoor venue with Mötley Crüe at Mystic Lake Amphitheater on August 21 this summer in Shakopee.
Surrounding Area
Minnesota Renaissance Festival
2026 festival open weekends August 22 - October 4, plus Labor Day & Festival Friday, October 2. Find ticket info and festival schedule highlights.
Minneapolis
Tim McGraw performs at Target Field in Minneapolis on August 23, 2026 with special guests The Chicks, Lady A, 49 Winchester, and Timothy Wayne.
Minneapolis
My Chemical Romance performs at Target Field in Minneapolis on August 24, 2026 on the Long Live the Black Parade Tour with special guest Sleater-Kinney.
Saint Paul
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and most beloved fairs in the United States, drawing millions every year to celebrate food, fun, and tradition.
Minneapolis
Tame Impala brings the Deadbeat Tour to Target Center in Minneapolis on August 28, 2026, with special guest Dominic Fike.
Bloomington
Nature Fest: Cultivando Comunidad
Nature Fest: Cultivando Comunidad returns for its fourth year with an exciting new theme! Presented by Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends, The City of Bloomington, Huellas...
Surrounding Area
Dan + Shay bring The Young Tour to Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee on September 13 with special guests Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross.
Minneapolis
Minnesota has been selected to host the 2028 NFL Draft presented by Bud Light, bringing one of the largest events in sports to Minneapolis.