Minneapolis Music in the Parks Returns May 25!

Photo: Minneapolis Park and Rec Board

Minneapolis Music in the Parks returns for the 2026 season beginning May 25, bringing live performances to parks across the city seven days a week. Residents and visitors can enjoy an exciting lineup of local musicians and artists all summer long in neighborhoods throughout Minneapolis. All Minneapolis Music and Movies concerts, movies and events are free. 

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2026 Music in the Parks Venues

A full calendar of performers can be found at mplsmusicandmovies.com.

Lake Harriet Bandshell 

• Sundays at 2 pm & 5:30 pm | May 31-September 6
• Mondays at 7:30 pm | May 25-September 7
• Wednesdays at 7:30 pm | May 27-September 2
• Fridays at 7:30 pm | May 29-September 4
• Saturdays at 7:30 pm | May 30-September 5 

Minnehaha Band Stand 

• Tuesdays at noon | June 2-September 1
• Thursdays at 7 pm | May 28-September 3
• Fridays at 7 pm | May 29-September 4  

Father Hennepin Park 

• Tuesdays at 7 pm | May 26-September 1 

Bryant Square Park 

• Tuesdays at 7 pm | June 23-August 11
• Thursdays at 7 pm | June 18-August 13 

Water Works 

• Saturdays at 7 pm | May 30-September 5 

Live on the Northside! (locations vary) Thurs at 7 pm as follows: 

• June 18 at Creekview Park
• July 16 at Victory Memorial Drive and 43rd
• August 20 at Victory Park

Questions?: 612-230-6400 or concerts@minneapolisparks.org