Top Things to Do in Minneapolis this August
Summer in Minneapolis is special. Between outdoor concerts, festivals galore, and cheering on the Lynx and Twins, there isn't a shortage of things to do. Here are our picks for the top things to do this August!
1. Minnesota Fringe Festival
August 1-11
Watch hundreds of performances at over a dozen venues, spanning almost 20 genres during the two weeks of Minnesota Fringe Festival.
2. Basilica Block Party
August 2 & 3
A two-day music festival at Boom Island Park, featuring multiple acts on different stages. This years Basilica Block Party will feature Goo Goo Dolls, The Fray, Dean Lewis, The Counting Crows and Judah & The Lion.
3. Powderhorn Art Fair
August 3-4
The 33rd Annual Powderhorn Art Fair is slated to bring together over 190 artists, immersive art installations, food trucks, and more to Powderhorn Park.
4. Blink 182 at Target Center
August 6
"All The Small Things" and "What's My Age Again?" band, blink-182 is bringing their ONE MORE TIME tour to Minneapolis with special guest Pierce The Veil and Astronoid at Target Center.
5. On Stage @ Surly: Mt. Joy
August 6
First Avenue and Jam present: Mt. Joy at the Surly Brewing Festival Field. Come to the brewery for an unbeatable night of music, craft beer, local food and more.
6. Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival
August 10-11
The Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival features chalk and spray art, murals, performance, craft, food and fun!
7. Brewery Festivals
- August 10: Augtoberfest at Insight Brewing
- August 10: Flavor Fest at Indeed Brewing Company
- August 10: Nershfest at Inbound BrewCo
- August 16 & 17: Pryes Summer Music Festival
8. Cage the Elephant at Target Center
August 12
"Cigarette Daydreams" and "Ain't No Rest for the Wicked" band, Cage The Elephant is bringing their Neon Pill Tour to Minneapolis with special guests Young the Giant, Bakar, and Vlad Holiday at Target Center.
9. Ice Spice at The Armory
August 14
Ice Spice is bringing her first ever global tour the Y2K! WORLD TOUR to Minneapolis this summer.
10. Ellen DeGeneres: Ellen's Last Stand... Up
August 15 - 17
Get ready to laugh like never before as Ellen DeGeneres takes the stage for what promises to be her final comedy tour, 'Ellen's Last Stand…Up' Tour.
11. Make a Scene!
August 16-18
Make a Scene! is a live-action roleplaying scenario festival in the Twin Cities. Join for a weekend-long celebration of new live-action narrative games ranging from large to small, silly to serious, and abstract to personal!
12. Metallica at U.S. Bank Stadium
August 16 & 18
Metallica’s M72 world tour, will see the band playing two nights in Minneapolis—with each No Repeat Weekend featuring two completely different setlists and support lineups. The M72 tour will feature a bold new in-the-round stage design that relocates the famed Metallica Snake Pit to center stage.
13. Lake Street Mural Day
August 17
The first ever Lake Street Mural Day is a 3-hour free family-friendly event that will feature a festive sidewalk atmosphere filled with art, food, music, and activities.
14. Concerts at Target Field
Green Day brings The Saviors Tour to Target Field on August 17, 2024 with special guests The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid and The Linda Lindas. On August 19, 2024, Def Leppard and Journey will be joined by Steve Miller Band at Target Field for a night you don't want to miss.
15. Minnesota State Fair
August 22 - Sept 2
Known as "the Great Minnesota Get-Together", The Minnesota State Fair is a cherished end-of-summer tradition that showcases the best of Minnesota agriculture, entertainment, food, art, science and industry.
16. Zach Bryan at U.S. Bank Stadium
August 24
Zach Bryan announces his 2024 North American run, The Quittin Time Tour. The news comes just days after the singer-songwriter-producer released his fourth full-length studio album, Zach Bryan.
17. JoAnn Verburg: Aftershocks
August 24 - January 12, 2025
In 2016, while working in Spoleto, Italy, JoAnn Verburg experienced three major earthquakes. The aftershocks, which continued for months, unnerved her. Long known for her exquisite landscapes and innovative techniques in photography and video, Verburg questioned how to continue making
beautiful art amid the devastating reality of world events. Beneath the surface of the mesmerizing images of nature in “Aftershocks,” the question lingers, as she explores loss, dread, and the healing power of art in a time of worldwide change and upheaval. See the "Aftershocks" exhibit at Mia.
18. Little Shop of Horrors
Now through August 18
Little Shop of Horrors is onstage now at the Guthrie Theater. A hilarious mashup of science fiction, horror and musical theater, this nostalgic classic boasts Motown-inspired hits like “Git It,” “Suddenly Seymour” and “Little Shop of Horrors.”
19. Cheer on the Minnesota Twins at Target Field
Make some memories in Minneapolis at the ballpark. Find a game to attend in August, and check out these 9 reasons for why you should come to Minneapolis for a Twins game.
20. Watch a Minnesota Lynx Game at Target Center
Visit Target Center to cheer on the Minnesota Lynx, one of the most talented teams in the nation.
21. See the Minnesota United FC at Allianz Field
Visit Allianz Field to cheer on the Minnesota United. There isn't a bad seat in the house.
