Festivals in Minneapolis

Check out happening festivals events all around Minneapolis, MN

Minneapolis Santa Bar Crawl

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm LynLake Brewery USD 0 to 33

Julmarknad Handcraft Market & Festival

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55407

Winter Solstice

Fri, 19 Dec at 05:00 pm 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55407

R&B Fest Returns To Minneapolis!

 Sat, 07 Mar at 03:00 pm Green Room

Christmas at the Castle

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:00 pm Pillsbury Castle Project

Divas Through the Decades: A Very Diva Christmas

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:00 pm Main Stage Showroom USD 43 to 55

The Belfast Cowboys "Musical Mistletoe"

 Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55406

Anthony Ross and Denis Evstuhin in Concert

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm The Museum of Russian Art USD 39

The Red Hot Django Peppers CD Release

 Sat, 17 Jan at 06:00 pm Dunsmore Jazz Room USD 32 to 43

Minneapolis SantaCon 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm LynLake Brewery USD 0 to 33

The Holiday Songbook

 Thu, 11 Dec at 05:30 pm Main Stage Showroom USD 49 to 60

LUKE SEVEREID in Minneapolis, MN / "Stand UP that's Metal AF"

 Fri, 13 Feb at 08:00 pm Sisyphus Brewing

2026 City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival

 Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 am Theodore Wirth Park

A Holiday Comedy Special

 Sat, 06 Dec at 06:30 pm Dunsmore Jazz Room USD 43 to 55

Christmas in Golden Valley: GVO Holiday Concert

 Sat, 13 Dec at 03:00 pm Golden Valley Lutheran Church-GVLC

Minneapolis St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm LynLake Brewery USD 0 to 39

Toy & Clothing Drive

 Fri, 12 Dec at 03:00 pm Fulton Brewing Taproom Free

A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm St Helena Catholic Church

Charmin Michelle's "My Favorite Things" with Geoff Jones

 Sat, 27 Dec at 06:30 pm Dunsmore Jazz Room USD 38 to 49

Minneapolis Official Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm LynLake Brewery USD 0 to 33

Troupe Vertigo: Cirque Nutcracker at Orchestra Hall - MN

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm Orchestra Hall - MN

*SUNDAY Edition* Fridays in the Valley presents the Above Average Tuba Quartet

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:00 pm 3100 Lilac Dr N, Golden Valley, MN, United States, Minnesota 55422

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet at Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

Nordic Julemarket at Utepils

 Fri, 05 Dec at 04:00 pm Utepils Brewing Co

2026 Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival

 Sat, 24 Jan at 12:00 pm 4135 W Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55409

An Evening with JOHN GORKA

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 36

Jazz Manouche for the Holidays with Hot Club Mania

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Dunsmore Jazz Room USD 38 to 49

YEV At Aster

 Thu, 11 Dec at 08:00 pm 125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55414

A Festival of Lessons and Carols

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 1917 Logan Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

Bulgarian Folk Dance Workshop with Prof. Dr. Anton Andonov

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:30 pm Tapestry Folkdance Center

O Brother Where Art Thou? 25 Year Musical Celebration

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:30 pm Granada Theater USD 26 to 50

Cult Cinema Classic Presents: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Roxy’s Cabaret Free

Holiday Festival

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

MARIA MAZZOTTA with Paul Metzger

 Sun, 18 Jan at 07:30 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 33

18th Annual Yuletide Sweater Ball

 Fri, 19 Dec at 08:00 pm The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge

The Rolling Stoners

 Sun, 25 Jan at 07:00 pm 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

FNVW 2025 Holiday Fair

 Fri, 05 Dec at 01:00 pm Minneapolis Friends Meeting

Banff Mountain Film Festival

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm Riverview Theater

Lucia Sarmiento

 Thu, 08 Jan at 07:00 pm 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

Luna Wolf Sound Ceremony

Sat, 13 Dec at 05:00 pm Lake Harriet Spiritual Community (LHSC)

Babe Haven with Scrunchies and Weeklong Weekend at the Whole Music Club

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm Whole Music Club USD 8 to 15

Community Chanukah Celebration

 Sun, 14 Dec at 03:00 pm 5225 Barry St W, Saint Louis Park, MN, United States, Minnesota 55416

S.H.A.K.E. Holiday Festival

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:00 am The Historic Coliseum Building Free

Annie & the Caldwells

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm The Parkway Theater

A Christmas Music Festival

 Sat, 20 Dec at 03:00 pm 720 13th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55415

Winter Solstice Gathering

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm New City Center Free

Riverside Swing Band: A Vintage Christmas

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Main Stage Showroom USD 38 to 49

33rd Annual Women's Art Festival

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:30 am Seward Montessori

Holiday Hot Chocolate featuring Thomasina Petrus and Thomas West

 Sun, 07 Dec at 07:30 pm Dunsmore Jazz Room USD 32 to 43

BUCA 2026 @ Surly Festival Field

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:00 am Surly Brewing Company

BEN COOK-FELTZ'S HOLIDAY SHINDIG with ANN REED and ZIPPY LASKE

 Sun, 14 Dec at 02:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 17 to 23

WATTSTAX

Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm Trylon Cinema

Minneapolis Totally Rad Vintage Fest

Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 am Minneapolis Convention Center

Debbie Briggs Vintage Jazz presents "A Very Vintage Christmas" The Reindeer Games Edition

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55406

Pop Wagner & Corpse Reviver

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:00 pm Dunsmore Jazz Room USD 32 to 43

Hanukkah Handmade Market

 Sun, 14 Dec at 11:00 am Sabes Center Minneapolis

Andrea Leeb presents Such a Pretty Picture in conversation with Jack El-Hai

 Wed, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm Magers & Quinn Booksellers Free

Field & Festival Holiday Market 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Wagner Garden Centers

Autoheart at Fine Line

 Wed, 10 Dec at 08:00 pm Fine Line

Northstar Original Revue Presents: NOR Holiday Party

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:30 pm 1105 S Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55415

Don McMillan: Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Main Stage Showroom USD 43 to 51

FESTIVE BEATS OF AFRIKA with Carolyne Naomi, Diatoti, and Afrocontigbo

 Sat, 20 Dec at 08:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 28

ZAQ BAKER with PULLSTRING and afters

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 23

Tunes for Tots

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm The Cabooze

Hot Club Mania & Red Hot Django Peppers at the Dakota

 Tue, 20 Jan at 07:00 pm Dakota Jazz Club, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Bad Choices: A Standup Comedy Special about Life's Fucc ups!

 Thu, 08 Jan at 08:00 pm LITT Pinball Bar Free

MacPhail Presents: Student Performance Festival

 Sun, 07 Dec at 12:00 pm 501 S 2nd St Free

Neighborhood FaLaLa Fest

 Sat, 06 Dec at 02:00 pm 5540 30th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55417

LOWJAM, DAKOTAH FAYE, EMMY WOODS, and LAURA HUGO

 Sat, 10 Jan at 08:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 23

The Holiday Pops Concert! 🎉🎄🎶

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:30 pm St. Albert the Great Catholic Church

DRONE NOT DRONES - The 11th 28-Hour Drone

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 44

Minneapolis Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm LynLake Brewery USD 8 to 33

Lunar New Year with the Minnesota Orchestra

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm 1111 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

Nordic Soundscapes Festival: Søndergård Conducts Sibelius

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm 1111 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

All Ages Cookie Fest!

 Wed, 10 Dec at 06:00 pm 511 Groveland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

FREE Lunchtime Concert: Miryana Moteva, piano, and Friends

 Fri, 13 Feb at 12:00 pm Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis

FRÄNDER

 Sat, 24 Jan at 08:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 38

Carter Anderson: Live at Roxy's Cabaret

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:30 pm Roxy’s Cabaret USD 20

Root River Jam @ Aster Cafe

 Fri, 13 Feb at 09:00 pm Aster Cafe

Everybody Wants To Rule The World with Jay Young & the Lyric Factory

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Main Stage Showroom USD 32 to 43

JOSÉ ANTONIO ZAYAS CABÁN AND {TRÉS} WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIGUEL ZENÓN

 Fri, 16 Jan at 08:00 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 38

Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet: Cutting-Edge Tango Music

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm Dunsmore Jazz Room USD 32 to 43

Minneapolis Vintage Market at Machine Shop - Shopping Pass Dec 21

 Sun, 21 Dec at 11:00 am Machine Shop USD 0 to 13

MacPhail Presents: Student Performance Festival

 Sun, 26 Apr at 12:00 pm 501 S 2nd St Free

LCN Black History Month Dinner 2026

 Sat, 07 Feb at 05:00 pm Brooklyn Park Activity Center USD 55 to 10,673

Suffs at Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

 Tue, 07 Apr Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

SINKFEST II - 2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Eagles 34

Low-Pet Law-Pet Challenge

 Sun, 11 Jan at 07:30 am 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55422

An Evening with ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:30 pm The Cedar Cultural Center USD 0 to 38

Nordic Soundscapes Festival: Søndergård and Ehnes

 Thu, 08 Jan at 11:00 am 1111 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

Tinsley Ellis

 Tue, 24 Feb at 07:00 pm 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States, Minnesota 55403

Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm Hyatt Regency Minneapolis

NE/X: A Festival of Indigenous Performance/Music/Art

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Northrup King Building Free

St. Practice Day!

 Sun, 17 Aug at 12:00 pm Fulton Brewing Taproom Free

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet - Minneapolis

 Sat, 13 Dec Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis

Winter Solstice Weekend at Norway House

 Fri, 19 Dec at 11:00 am Norway House

The Black Market | Eat. Shop. Vibe. Connect.

 Sat, 08 Jan at 02:00 pm The Case Building Free

Melanin In Motion Monday Night Movement Nordic Skiing for the Family (8+)

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm The Trailhead Free

Teethe (18+)

 Mon, 15 Dec at 02:00 am 7th Street Entry