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 2025
Bloomington
Mid West Music Fest
May 9-10, 2025
Levee Park, Winona
Breakaway Music Festival
June 6-7, 2025
Allianz Field, Saint Paul
Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival
June 11-14, 2025
Wagon Wheel Ridge, Karlstad
Winstock Country Music Festival
June 20-21, 2025
Winsted
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
June 20-21, 2025
Mears Park, Saint Paul
Lakes Jam
June 26-28, 2025
Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd
Twin Cities Pride Festival
June 27-29, 2025
Loring Park, Minneapolis
Minnesota Beethoven Festival
June 29-July 20, 2025
Winona
Northern Lights Music Festival
July 1-21, 2025
Iron Range
Taste of Minnesota
July 5-6, 2025
Downtown Minneapolis
Lakefront Music Fest
July 11-12, 2025
Lakefront Park, Prior Lake
RiverSong Music Festival
July 11-12, 2025
Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson
Moondance Jam
July 17-19, 2025
Walker, MN
Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
July 18-20, 2025
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul
Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
July 19, 2025
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth
Vintage Band Festival
August 2, 2025
Northfield, MN
WE Fest
August 7-9, 2025
Detroit Lakes
Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
August 7-10, 2025
El Rancho Manana, Richmond, MN
Bayfront Blues Festival
August 8-10, 2025
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth
Minnesota State Fair
August 21-September 1, 2025
Falcon Heights
Boats and Bluegrass
September 25-28, 2025
Prairie Island Park, Winona
