Summer Music Events

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 2024
Bloomington

Mid West Music Fest
May 10-11, 2024
Winona

Kick’n Up Kountry Music Festival
June 12-15, 2024
Wagon Wheel Ridge, Karlstad

Winstock Country Music Festival
June 14-15, 2024
Winsted

Stone Arch Bridge Festival
June 15-16, 2024
West River Parkway, Minneapolis

Twin Cities Jazz Festival
June 21-22, 2024
Mears Park, Saint Paul

Lakes Jam
June 27-29, 2024
Brainerd International Raceway, Brainerd

Breakaway Music Festival
June 28-29, 2024
Allianz Field, Saint Paul

Twin Cities Pride Festival
June 28-30, 2024
Loring Park, Minneapolis

Minnesota Beethoven Festival
June 30-July 21, 2024
Winona

Northern Lights Music Festival
July 1-20, 2024
Iron Range

Taste of Minnesota
July 6-7, 2024
Downtown Minneapolis

Lakefront Music Fest
July 12-13, 2024
Lakefront Park, Prior Lake

RiverSong Music Festival
July 12-13, 2024
Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson

Moondance Jam
July 18-20, 2024
Walker, MN

Minnesota Yacht Club
July 19-20, 2024
Harriet Island Regional Park, Saint Paul

Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival
July 20, 2024
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth

Vintage Band Festival
July 26-27, 2024
Northfield, MN

WE Fest
August 1-3, 2024
Detroit Lakes

Basilica Block Party
August 2-3, 2024
Boom Island Park, Minneapolis

Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival
August 8-11, 2024
El Rancho Manana, Richmond, MN

Grand Country Nights
August 9-10, 2024
Grand Casino, Hinckley

Bayfront Blues Festival
August 9-11, 2024
Bayfront Festival Park, Duluth

Minnesota State Fair
August 22-September 2, 2024
Falcon Heights

Boats and Bluegrass
September 26-29, 2024
Prairie Island Park, Winona