Minneapolis January 2026 Events: Your Complete Guide
🎊🎉 Starting 2026 Right!
Comedy shows, concerts, sports games & winter festivals to kick off the new year!
🎊📅Your Complete January 2026 Events Guide
🎶Minnesota Orchestra: A New Year's Celebration
Thursday, January 1 @ 7:00 PM
Orchestra Hall, Minneapolis, MN
Ring in the new year with a festive and uplifting performance by the renowned Minnesota Orchestra.
😂Uncle Lazer Comedy Show (2 Shows)
Friday, January 2 - Saturday, January 3
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Minneapolis, MN
🏈Ultimate Touchdown Tour
Saturday, January 3
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
Experience an immersive football fan event with interactive exhibits, challenges, and memorabilia for all ages.
🏈Vikings vs. Green Bay Packers
Sunday, January 4 – TBD
U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN
🏀Timberwolves vs. Miami Heat
Tuesday, January 6 @ 7:00 PM
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
😂Anthony Devito Comedy Show
Wednesday, January 7
Acme Comedy Company, Minneapolis, MN
🧊Minneapolis Institute of Ice
Thursday, January 8 - Sunday, March 1
Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, MN
Explore stunning ice sculptures and installations in this unique winter art exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
🏀Timberwolves vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Thursday, January 8 @ 7:00 PM
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
😂Alfred Robles Comedy Show (2 Shows)
Friday, January 9 - Saturday, January 10
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Minneapolis, MN
🎤John Mulaney Comedy Show
Friday, January 9 - Sunday, January 11
The Armory, Minneapolis, MN
🏒Wild vs. New York Islanders
Saturday, January 10 @ 7:00 PM
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
🏀Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs
Sunday, January 11 @ 6:00 PM
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
🏒Wild vs. New Jersey Devils
Monday, January 12 @ 7:00 PM
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
😂Danny Jolles Comedy Show
Wednesday, January 14 - Saturday, January 17
Acme Comedy Company, Minneapolis, MN
🏒Wild vs. Winnipeg Jets
Thursday, January 15 @ 7:00 PM
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
😂Andy Woodhull Comedy Show
Wednesday, January 21 - Saturday, January 24
Acme Comedy Company, Minneapolis, MN
🎧Fox Stevenson
Wednesday, January 21
Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
🎸Jonah Kagan
Thursday, January 22
Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
🏀Timberwolves vs. Chicago Bulls
Thursday, January 22 @ 7:00 PM
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
🏒Wild vs. Detroit Red Wings
Thursday, January 22 @ 8:30 PM
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
🎤Rascal Flatts
Friday, January 23
Grand Casino Arena, Hinckley, MN
😂Annie Lederman
Friday, January 23 - Saturday, January 24
Rick Bronson's House of Comedy, Minneapolis, MN
🏀Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors
Saturday, January 24 @ 4:30 PM
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
🛍️Totally Rad Vintage Fest
Saturday, January 24 - Sunday, January 25
1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Step back in time and explore a vibrant market featuring vintage clothing, accessories, home goods, and collectibles from various eras.
🪁Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival
Saturday, January 24
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55410
Enjoy a spectacular display of colorful kites soaring over frozen Lake Harriet, with family-friendly activities and warm refreshments.
🏒Wild vs. Florida Panthers
Saturday, January 24 @ 8:00 PM
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
🏀Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors
Monday, January 26 @ 8:30 PM
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
🏒Wild vs. Chicago Blackhawks
Tuesday, January 27 @ 7:00 PM
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
❄️The Great Northern Festival
Wednesday, January 28 - Sunday, February 1
Various Locations, Minneapolis & St. Paul, MN
A multi-week festival celebrating winter with art installations, outdoor activities, and cultural events across the Twin Cities.
🎵Dean Lewis
Thursday, January 29
The Palace Theatre, St. Paul, MN
🎸Tyler Braden
Thursday, January 29
Fine Line Music Cafe, Minneapolis, MN
🏒Wild vs. Calgary Flames
Thursday, January 29 @ 7:00 PM
Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, MN
🏀Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
Thursday, January 29 @ 8:30 PM
Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
🔊Slander
Friday, January 30 - Saturday, January 31
The Armory, Minneapolis, MN
🎤Jessie J
Saturday, January 31
First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
⛷️City of Lakes Loppet
Saturday, January 31 - Sunday, February 1
1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55422
A premier urban cross-country ski festival featuring races, tours, and winter activities for all ages and skill levels.
January in Minneapolis: Start 2026 with Amazing Events!
January is shaping up to be an incredible start to 2026 in Minneapolis. Between John Mulaney's comedy shows, Slander at The Armory, multiple Wild and Timberwolves matchups, and festivals like The Great Northern and City of Lakes Loppet, you'll want to get your tickets early for the events you care about most.
Whether you're planning date nights, grabbing tickets for family and friends, or just looking to kick off the new year with some incredible experiences, Minneapolis has you covered. Save this guide and start locking in your January calendar!
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