Summer music in the Twin Cities is what I look forward to all winter. I just wanted to add on to Paiges list she has great suggestions but I thought I’d add some lesser-known shows. I tend to steer towards the smaller venues considering ticket prices these days can quickly bankrupt a person (don’t get me started).
Comedy: Marc Maron, Nikki Glaser, Anthony Jeselnik, Chelsea Handler, Lewis Black, Dave Attell, Jim Bruer, Bill Maher, & Gabriel Iglasias,
Music: Jason Bonham’s Led Zepplin, Violent Femmes, Portugal the man, Billy Strings, Social Distortion, LCD Soundsystem, They Might Be Giants, Janet Jackson, The Pixies/Modest Mouse, Black Pumas, Amos Lee, Earth, Wind & Fire, Foo Fighters (finally!), Tedeschi Trucks, Cage the Elephant, Metallica, Green Day, Def Leppard/Journey & Rob Zombie
Don’t forget the State Fair that so far has Motley Crüe, Blake Shelton, & Chance the Rapper
There’s also the Breakaway Music Festival (EDM), Basilica Block Party (Goo Goo Dolls, Counting Crows), Lakefront Music Festival (Pat Benetar, Dierks Bentley, Elle King), Twin Cities Jazz Festival & the MN Yacht Club Festival (RHCP, Gwen Stefani, The Offspring, Black Crows, Alanis Morrissette…see you there!)
Theater: Cirque de Soleil, Come From Away (highly recommend), Little Shop of Horrors, & Six: The Musical
Also, if you’re looking for a road trip Duluth has Willie Nelson, Trampled by Turtles and the Bayfront Blues Festival. The Ledge in St. Cloud is a fantastic venue if you’ve never been and has some pretty decent upcoming shows including Jason Mraz, Primus & Buddy Guy.
Have a great summer!