There's no better way to enjoy beautiful summer weather than listening to live music outside.
Various dates, May - September
Location: Como Lakeside Pavillion
Enjoy live performances amid open-air waterfront seating at Dock & Paddle. There is music scheduled most nights, so check the calendar.
Various dates, all summer long
Location: El Burrito Mercado
Enjoy a series of live music concerts on the festive El Burrito patio. Come to shop the market inside and stay to enjoy sweet tunes and the taste of authentic Mexican eats.
Once monthly, all summer long
Location: Allianz Field
Enjoy tribute bands all summer long at Allianz Field with this all-star lineup:
Great Lawn Concert Series Details
Thursdays, June-August from 12-1 p.m.
Location: Kellogg Mall Park
Enjoy a series of activations at this waterfront park all summer long. On Thursdays, enjoy free concerts in the park accompanied by delicious eats from food truck vendors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
May 28, June 11, July 9, and August 13 from 6-8:30 p.m.
Location: Lake Monster Brewing Company
Head to the patio at Lake Monster Brewing to hear tunes from the Mississippi Valley Orchestra all summer long.
June 3
Location: CHS Field
The I Love the 90's Tour features legendary artists Vanilla Ice, Tone Loc, Rob Base, Young MC, and Color Me Badd.
Purchase I Love the 90s Tickets
June 7
Location: Grand Avenue
Kick off summer with St. Paul's biggest festival — live music all day, great eats, parade, family fun, and more!
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Thursdays, June-September from 5-7 p.m.
Location: Rice Park
Summer Nights in Rice is a free outdoor summer concert series held on select Thursdays, June through September. Grab a hot dog from Deb’s Hot Dogs in the park, stop by local downtown Saint Paul restaurants for happy hour, and head to Rice Park for free live music, community connections, and dancing!
June 27
Location: CHS Field
For more than 25 years, Hairball has thrilled fans with electrifying recreations of rock’s greatest anthems. Expect lights, fire, smoke, and the ultimate rock ’n’ roll party in this two-hour homage to Van Halen, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, and more.
Wednesdays, June-July, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Como Zoo & Conservatory
Head to Marjorie McNeely Conservatory for free outdoor concerts and activities. Other attractions include a climbing wall, some bouncy balls, and hula hoops.
Thursdays, June 4-July 30 from 6-10 p.m.
Location: Mears Park
This free concert series, presented by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union and produced by One Simple Plan, features local musicians and delicious food trucks and drinks.
July 10-11
Location: Harriet Island Regional Park
This two-day country music festival features 15+ artists across two stages with no overlapping sets.
June 19-20
Location: Mears Park
Kick off summer with the famous Twin Cities Jazz Festival in Saint Paul's lively Lowertown, with headliners performing in beautiful Mears Park and shows at over 20 venues throughout the city.
Wednesdays, August 19 and 26; September 2 and 9 from 4-8 p.m.
Location: Harriet Island Regional Park
Melodies & Market on the Mississippi is a free, family-friendly event series at Saint Paul’s Harriet Island Regional Park, featuring live local music, food trucks, and local vendors.
Various dates, August 27-September 6
Location: Minnesota State Fair
Celebrate summer at the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand Concert Series with this all-star lineup:
Purchase Grandstand Concert Series Tickets
July 17-19
Location: Harriet Island Regional Park
The Minnesota Yacht Club Festival returns this year, and this time with three whole days of performances across two stages. Jam out to big-name artists like The Lumineers, The Black Keys, Matchbox Twenty, Lord Huron, The Strokes, Cage the Elephant, and more at Harriet Island along the Mississippi River.
August 7-9
Location: Harriet Island Regional Park
Previously known as the Irish Fair of Minnesota, this weekend event includes live music performances, traditional dance, authentic food, whiskey tastings, a marketplace, and more!
May 13
Bring Me The Horizon
May 14
The Glass Cannon Network Presents “Call of Cthulhu Live!”
May 15
Uncle Lucius
May 15
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra: Violins of Hope
May 15
Hot Flash Dance: a Dance Party for Divas of a Certain Age
May 15
Good Kid — Can We Hang Out? Tour
May 15
Green Line Quintet
May 16
Courtney Barnett
Minnesota State Fair Grandstand 1265 Snelling Ave Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Saint Paul
Minnesota State Fair Grandstand 1265 Snelling Ave Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Saint Paul
Turf Club 1601 University Ave W St Paul, MN 55104 Saint Paul
Grand Casino Arena 199 W Kellogg Blvd St Paul, MN 55102 Saint Paul
The Palace Theatre 17 W 7th Pl Saint Paul, MN 55102 Saint Paul
Fitzgerald Theater 10 E Exchange St Saint Paul, MN 55101 Saint Paul
Fitzgerald Theater 10 E Exchange St Saint Paul, MN 55101 Saint Paul
Fitzgerald Theater 10 E Exchange St Saint Paul, MN 55101 Saint Paul
The Palace Theatre 17 W 7th Pl Saint Paul, MN 55102 Saint Paul
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