Upcoming · Minneapolis, MN
Things to Do in Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis hosts around 2,700 upcoming events, with approximately 1,100 scheduled for the next 30 days. About 5 percent of these listings are free. The most common event types include concerts and live music, which account for roughly 950 entries, followed by sports and fitness at about 450, theater and performing arts near 400, comedy around 200, workshops and classes approximately 150, and community and social gatherings near 100. Venues with the highest number of upcoming listings are Target Center, Target Field, Orchestra Hall-MN, Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis, and Brave New Workshop. Notable performers and productions with upcoming dates include the Minnesota Orchestra, Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring), Brave New Workshop, Minnesota Timberwolves, and A Christmas Carol. This diverse programme reflects a city founded in 1850 with a population of about 430,000.
City facts
- Population
- 429,954 (2020)
- Area
- 148.8 km²
- Elevation
- 264 m
- Founded
- 1850
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music970Theater & Performing Arts433Comedy176Festivals5Exhibitions & Art27Museums & Heritage22Food & Drink108Sports & Fitness435Family & Kids23Nightlife & Clubbing28Hiking & Outdoors4Workshops & Classes155Talks & Lectures17Movies & Film41Community & Social124Business & Networking102Wellness & Mindfulness50Seasonal & Holiday71Literary9Conferences & Summits22Games4🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Fri, Oct 16
9:00 AM · Free
MSP Climate Meetup #47 - Coworking
Haraz Coffee House · Haraz Coffee House, 3005 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA
Community & Social
Free
9:00 AM · $445 +
Communication Mastery for Executive Assistants | Training in St. Paul, MN
445 Minnesota St · 445 Minnesota St, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
Business & Networking
$445 +
9:00 AM · $17.85 +
Fellowship Bible Conference Prayer Breakfast
Sweet Magnolias Events · 783 Radio Drive #113, Woodbury, MN 55125
Community & Social
$17.85 +
9:00 AM · $445 +
Supervisory Skills for New Supervisors® - 1 Day Training in Minneapolis, MN
120 South 6th St · 120 South 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
Business & Networking
$445 +
9:00 AM · $445 +
Leadership Excellence for New Managers | 1 Day Workshop in St. Paul, MN
445 Minnesota St · 445 Minnesota St, St Paul, MN 55101, USA
Business & Networking
$445 +
1:30 PM · $59.94 +
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
Granada Theater
Concerts & Live Music
$59.94 +
1:30 PM · $58.32 +
Candlelight: Tribute to Phoebe Bridgers
Granada Theater
Concerts & Live Music
$58.32 +
3:45 PM · $51.30 +
Candlelight: Tribute to Drake
Granada Theater
Concerts & Live Music
$51.30 +
4:00 PM · Free
Woody Creek Distillers Tasting
Haskell's Wine and Spirits — Downtown Minneapolis · 81 S 9th St #130, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA
Food & Drink
Free
4:00 PM · Free
Urban Growler Brewery Tasting
Haskell's Wine & Spirits - Maple Grove · 15304 Grove Cir N, Maple Grove, MN 55369, USA
Food & Drink
Free
5:00 PM · $450 +
A Sacred Pause: October KAP Retreat for Non-Profit Leaders
Center for Conscious Alchemy · 2303 Wycliff St W210, St Paul, MN 55114, USA
Wellness & Mindfulness
$450 +
Sold out5:00 PM · $35 +
Goal GetHER Mixer: The Pivot Point
Warehouse Winery · 6415 Cambridge Street, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Business & Networking
$35 +
Sold out5:00 PM · $23.18 +
Kids Movie Night - Super Mario GALAXY
Majestic Oaks Golf Club · 701 Bunker Lake Boulevard Northeast, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Food & Drink
$23.18 +
5:30 PM · See listing
Skillet
Uptown Theater Minneapolis
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
5:30 PM · Free
TryHackMe CTF Night at UMN
University of Minnesota · University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
Conferences & Summits
Free
Sold out5:30 PM · $43.37 +
Anthony Shore presents Elvis in Concert
The Belvedere at Crooners · 6161 Highway 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55448
Concerts & Live Music
$43.37 +
Sold out6:00 PM · $10 +
The Black Forager Presents: Happy Snacking Don't Die
Guthrie Theater · 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Community & Social
$10 +
6:00 PM · $153 +
Skillet
Uptown Theatre Minneapolis · 2900 Hennepin Ave
Concerts & Live MusicSkillet
$153 +
6:00 PM · Free
Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Hockey vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Ridder Arena · 1901 4th Street Se
Sports & FitnessMinnesota Golden Gophers Women's Hockey
Free
Sold out6:00 PM · $53.92 +
Design Your Own Stained Glass Mosaic
646 E River Rd · 646 East River Road, Anoka, MN 55303
Workshops & Classes
$53.92 +
6:00 PM · $59.68 +
Pets Stained Glass Mosaic
646 E River Rd · 646 East River Road, Anoka, MN 55303
Workshops & Classes
$59.68 +
6:00 PM · See listing
Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour
Uptown Theater Minneapolis · 2900 Hennepin Ave
Concerts & Live MusicSkillet
See listing
6:00 PM · $55.20 +
Harvesting Opportunity
The Ivory · 125 9th Street East, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Business & Networking
$55.20 +
6:00 PM · $41 +
The Menzingers
Varsity Theater MN · 1308 Se 4th Street
Concerts & Live MusicThe Menzingers
$41 +
6:00 PM · Free
Fall Festival
1024 27th Ave SE · 1024 27th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, USA
Community & Social
Free
Cancelled6:00 PM · See listing
Grace Enger - The Satisfied Girl Tour
Green Room · 2923 Girard Ave S
Concerts & Live MusicGrace Enger
See listing
6:00 PM · Free
Grace Enger
Green Room MPLS · 2923 Girard Ave S
Concerts & Live MusicGrace Enger
Free
6:00 PM · See listing
The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour
Varsity Theater · 1308 SE 4th Street
Concerts & Live MusicThe Menzingers
See listing
6:00 PM · $19.62 +
Careful Gaze's 'It Does Not Sleep' Release Show
Underground Music Venue - Event Space · 408 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, United States
Concerts & Live Music
$19.62 +
6:30 PM · $15.58 +
Sonic Sea Turtles, Bad Plans (TN), & Bonder
Underground Music Venue - Cafe · 408 3rd Ave N, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401, United States
Concerts & Live Music
$15.58 +
Plan ahead
Lake Minnetonka Myths and Legends
Mon, Nov 9 · Excelsior Brewing Company
GAY AF DANCE PARTY • DJ Shannon Blowtorch + DJ SCI-FI @ LUSH
Sat, Nov 14 · LUSH Lounge & Theater
Onyx Dinner at Demi with Tim Youngblood
Wed, Nov 11 · Demi
Parenting Skills 101
Sat, Dec 5 · 7835 Telegraph Rd
Madds Buckley // A Simple Binary and a Complex Phrase North American Tour 2026 with special guest Brye
Thu, Nov 12 · The Parkway Theater
Pass The Paint Party
Sat, Nov 7 · Graze Food Hall by Travail
Erin and Jay Cabaret Present A Naughty and Nice Holiday Spectacular
Sat, Dec 5 · Main Stage Showroom
$5 Family Films: "Hotel Transylvania" at Edina Theatre
Sat, Oct 31 · Edina Mann Theatre
Frequently asked questions about events in Minneapolis
- How many events are free in Minneapolis?
- About 5 percent of the listed events are free. There are roughly 2,700 total upcoming events in the city.
- Which venues have the most events in Minneapolis?
- Target Center and Target Field appear frequently in the listings. Other top venues include Orchestra Hall-MN, Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis, and Brave New Workshop.
- What are the most common types of events listed?
- Concerts and live music make up about 950 listings. Sports and fitness account for around 450, while theater and performing arts have approximately 400.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates in Minneapolis?
- The Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Timberwolves have upcoming dates. Other acts include Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (Touring), Brave New Workshop, and A Christmas Carol.