There's no better way to enjoy beautiful summer weather than listening to live music outside.
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.
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.
Music Schedule
Tuesdays June10-August 12 from 4-6 p.m.
Location: Osborn370 Patio
Soak up the sun during this free, happy hour concert series in the center of Downtown Saint Paul. Plus, enjoy complimentary drinks!
Series Lineup
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.
June-September
Location: Vandalia Tower Plaza between Lake Monster Brewing Company and King Coil Spirits
Head to the Vandalia Tower Plaza for a live music performance from a collection of local musicians
Wednesdays: June 11-July 30 from 6-8 p.m.
Location: Como Zoo & Conservatory
Spread out a blanket and head to Marjorie McNeely Conservatory for free outdoor concerts and activities. Other attractions include a climbing wall, some bouncy balls, and hulahoops for the young and old alike!
Beer and wine will be available to purchase. A rotating schedule of tasty food trucks will also be a part of the fun.
Stay tuned for more food trucks!
Series Lineup
Thursdays: June 12-August 14 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—all benefiting Cookie Cart.
Series Lineup
Thursdays: June 19-August 21 from 5-7 p.m.
Location: Rice Park
Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert event held in Rice Park from 5 - 7 p.m.
Grab a drink or bite to eat at a local restaurant, then stop by for live music, dancing and community connections in the heart of Downtown Saint Paul.
June 20-21
Location: Mears Park
Kickoff 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.
Event Lineup
June 21 and August 3 from 1-3 p.m.
Location: Upper Landing Park
July 4
Location: CHS Field
The home of the St. Paul Saints will turn into a unique concert space as Hairball takes the stage in an electrifying 80s rock performance. Plus, enjoy an Independence Day firework celebration honoring the red, white and blue.
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July 18-20
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 Hozier, Train, Fall Out Boy, Weezer and Green Day at Harriet Island along the Mississippi River.
Event Lineup
August 7
Location: Harriet Island Regional Park
Produced by the Irish Fair of Minnesota, this music by the water series will feature three Irish acts (two from Dublin and one from Minneapolis) to the mainstage at Harriet Island. Make the most of the rest of the weekend and gear up for the Irish Fair from August 8-10, where visitors can enjoy even more live music performances, traditional dance, authentic food, whiskey tastings, a marketplace and more!
June 25
Depot Dance Nights
June 25
Groovin’ In The Garden
June 25
Music on the Cortile: Alicia Thao
June 26
Lowertown Sounds
June 26
Summer Nights in Rice: Ethno USA ‘On the Road’
June 26
SMILE Like You Mean It: Pre-Killers Concert Tribute Show
June 26
Amsterdam presents Legends of a Rainbow Realm: A Pride Nerdlesque Revue
June 26
Backyard Concert Series: Show #1
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