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Minneapolis Music News

In Minneapolis, music news means live concert tours, album releases, festival announcements and the business behind recorded music. Reporting tracks how the industry operates through local venues and the artists moving through them.

Garth Brooks to Play Target Center in December

Garth Brooks to Play Target Center in December

Two Minneapolis concerts are set for December 11 and 12, 2026, with tickets priced at $155 and no VIP tiers.

Live Poll

Would you buy a ticket to a Garth Brooks show at $155?


Alternative

Alternative

Dogstar Concludes Tour at Fillmore Minneapolis

The rock band wrapped up their latest tour with a performance in Minneapolis.

Dogstar Concludes Tour at Fillmore Minneapolis

Country

Country

Zac Brown Band Performs at Minneapolis Target Center

The group brought their latest tour to the city following the December release of their eighth studio album.


R&B

Live Poll

Does music or celebrity involvement influence your decision to participate in upcoming elections?

R&B

Sounds of Blackness Will Release Get Off Ya Hands & Vote

The Grammy-winning group debuts its latest track on October 9, 2026, to encourage civic engagement.

Sounds of Blackness Will Release Get Off Ya Hands & Vote

Hip-Hop and Rap

Live Poll

Would you prioritize an artist's social media presence when deciding whether to listen to their music?

Hip-Hop and Rap

Artist UCHAYE Releases Debut EP War is Ov3R

The Minneapolis-based musician drops a five-track collection following performances at iconic local venues.

Artist UCHAYE Releases Debut EP War is Ov3R

Folk

Folk

Orville Peck Covers Gram Parsons in Minneapolis

Peck performed Parsons' "Ooh Las Vegas" with Minneapolis duo The Cactus Blossoms during a tour stop at The Armory.

Orville Peck Covers Gram Parsons in Minneapolis

More in Music

This section follows local venue activity, tour scheduling, ticket demand, streaming trends and festival headliner announcements. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality dictates the pace of live music, with outdoor venues and larger arenas hosting different scales of production throughout the calendar year. Venue availability and transit access remain the most consistent factors shaping how events impact the surrounding area.