Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Announces 2025 Music and Movies in the Parks Lineup
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:33PM
200+ free outdoor concerts scheduled at eight venues and 60+ movies will be shown on an inflatable movie screen at parks across the city
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) has announced their 2025 Music and Movies in the Parks lineup. This year Minneapolis Music in the Parks features 200+ free outdoor concerts at eight park venues between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Movies in the Parks will host a free outdoor movie on an inflatable screen somewhere in the park system on more than 60 summer nights.
The entire schedule is posted at the Minneapolis Music and Movies in the Parks website. Subscribe to email updates on the Music and Movies page to receive the schedule for the upcoming week in your inbox every Sunday night.
Music and Movies Calendar and Map
A printed pocket map will be available at all recreation centers, park restaurants and MPRB Headquarters. Concert performers and movie screenings may change throughout the summer, check online calendars for the most up-to-date information.
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Movies in the Parks are scheduled June 4-Aug. 30. A total of 66 outdoor movie screenings are planned, showing a wide variety of new releases and beloved classics, at different parks throughout the summer. Movies start 15 minutes after sunset.
Bringing your own blanket, chair and bug spray are recommended. People can also bring their own food and beverage, no glass please.
Movies in the Parks Online Calendar
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Music in the Parks begins on Memorial Day, May 26, and ends Labor Day, Monday, September 1. A total of 205 concerts and events are scheduled to showcase an amazing variety of talented musicians and entertainers from Minneapolis and surrounding communities at eight unique park venues throughout the summer.
Music in the Parks Online Calendar
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Lake Harriet Bandshell, 4135 W Lake Harriet Parkway
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 pm and 5:30 pm
Note: A Minneapolis Park Market is also available near the Bandshell during Sunday concerts.
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Minnehaha Bandstand, 4801 S Minnehaha Drive
Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays at 7 pm, and new this year, Tuesdays at 12 pm
Note: A Minneapolis Park Market is also available near the Bandstand during Friday concerts.
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Water Works, 425 West River Parkway
Schedule: Saturdays at 7 pm
Note: Concerts shift to Saturday nights this year, concessions available from Owamni’s outdoor Wakpa Bar!
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The Commons, 425 Portland Avenue S
Schedule: Wednesdays at 12 pm, Thursdays at 7 pm
Note: New this year is Trivia on the first and second Wednesday of each month
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Bryant Square Park, 3101 Bryant Avenue S
Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays at 6:30 pm
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Loring Park, 1382 Willow Street
Schedule: Tuesdays at 7 pm
Note: DJ in the Park on the second Saturday of each month, 4-8 pm
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Father Hennepin Bluff Park, 420 SE Main Street
Schedule: Tuesdays at 7 pm
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Live on the Drive, Various locations on Victory Memorial Drive
Schedule: Second Thursday of each month (June 12, July 10, Aug. 7) at 7 pm
