Best Things to Do in Minneapolis This June 2026
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June is packed with outdoor festivals, brewery 5Ks, art fairs, and patio season finally in full swing. Before or after your event, check out our dining guides for the perfect spot for dinner, brunch, or a post-show bite.
☀️📅Best Things to Do in Minneapolis: June 2026
🎭✨The Great Gatsby: A New Musical
Tuesday, June 2 – Sunday, June 7 @ Various times
Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MNThe Broadway musical adaptation of the Fitzgerald classic takes over the Orpheum for a six-night run. Roaring Twenties glamour, live.
🏃♀️Global Running Day 5K x The Trailhead
Wednesday, June 3 @ 5:00 PM
The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth, Minneapolis, MNCelebrate Global Running Day with an evening 5K at Theo Wirth Park. Tickets: $47.
🎬🌙Movies at The Commons
Wednesday, June 3 @ 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM
The Commons, Minneapolis, MNFree outdoor movie night in downtown's beloved park. Grab a blanket and a date.
😂🎤Sean Patton
Thursday, June 4 – Saturday, June 6 @ Various times
Acme Comedy Company, Minneapolis, MNThree nights of one of the sharpest stand-ups working today.
🎨🌸Edina Art Fair
Friday, June 5 – Sunday, June 7 @ All day
50th & France, Edina, MNA free, three-day juried art fair at 50th & France. One of the longest-running art fairs in the Twin Cities.
🪩📻2000s Rave
Friday, June 5 @ 9:00 PM
Skyway Theatre – The Loft, Minneapolis, MNThrow it back to your middle school dance vibes — an all-night 2000s nostalgia party.
🎨🌳St. Anthony Park Arts Festival
Saturday, June 6 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
St. Anthony Park, St. Paul, MNA free, family-friendly neighborhood arts festival packed with local makers and live music.
🏃🍺5K Fun Run x La Doña Cervecería
Saturday, June 6 @ 11:00 AM
La Doña Cervecería, Minneapolis, MNRun it out, then reward yourself with a cold one. Tickets: $47.
🎶🍺SoundWave 2026
Saturday, June 6 @ All day
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative, Minneapolis, MNFree outdoor music festival at one of Minneapolis's coolest breweries. Free admission.
🍝🍷Pastafest at Italian Eatery
Sunday, June 7 @ By Reservation
Italian Eatery, Minneapolis, MNAn all-out pasta-tasting event at Italian Eatery. Tickets: $78.
🛍️☀️Sociable Summer Market
Sunday, June 7 @ 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sociable Cider Werks, Minneapolis, MNFree outdoor maker market at Sociable Cider Werks. Bring the dog.
🎶🎉River North Music Festival
Sunday, June 7 @ 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
200 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MNAn afternoon-into-evening outdoor music festival on the North Minneapolis riverfront.
🎵Lissie
Friday, June 12 – Saturday, June 13 @ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Dakota, Minneapolis, MNThe indie folk singer-songwriter plays two intimate nights at The Dakota.
🎨🎶Midtown Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, June 13 – Sunday, June 14 @ All day
Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis, MNA free two-day arts and music festival at Midtown Global Market.
🎨🖌️Lake Street Mural Day
Saturday, June 13 @ 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis, MNA free walking tour and celebration of Lake Street's iconic murals.
🏃🍺5K Fun Run x OMNI Brewing Co
Saturday, June 13 @ 11:00 AM
OMNI Brewing, Maple Grove, MNBrewery run, then beers in Maple Grove. Tickets: $45.
🎧✨Electric Feels
Saturday, June 13 @ 9:30 PM
Varsity Theater, Minneapolis, MNAn all-night indie sleaze dance party at the Varsity.
🎩🪄Chris Ramsay: It's Probably Nothing
Tuesday, June 16 @ 7:00 PM
The Fillmore, Minneapolis, MNThe magician-turned-podcaster brings his 'It's Probably Nothing' tour to The Fillmore.
👑🎭Six The Musical
Wednesday, June 17 – Sunday, June 28 @ Various times
Ordway Music Theater, St. Paul, MNThe Tony-winning musical about Henry VIII's six wives returns to the Twin Cities for a twelve-day run at the Ordway. A flat-out must-see.
😂🎤David Cross
Friday, June 19 – Saturday, June 20 @ Multiple shows
Acme Comedy Company, Minneapolis, MNThe Mr. Show and Arrested Development legend does two nights at Acme. Don't sleep on this one.
🏅🌟Special Olympics USA Games
Saturday, June 20 – Friday, June 26 @ All week
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MNMinneapolis hosts the biggest Special Olympics event of the year — over 4,000 athletes competing across the U of M campus. A truly special week for the city.
🌉🎉Stone Arch Bridge Festival
Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21 @ Sat 10 AM – 7 PM, Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Stone Arch Bridge, Minneapolis, MNThe iconic Minneapolis summer festival — live music, food, and art on and around the Stone Arch Bridge. A Twin Cities tradition.
🃏📇Minnesota Card Show
Saturday, June 20 – Sunday, June 21 @ All day
Saint Paul RiverCentre, St. Paul, MNTwo days of sports cards, vintage memorabilia, and trading right in downtown St. Paul.
🎤🔥Don Toliver
Saturday, June 20 @ 7:30 PM
Target Center, Minneapolis, MNHouston's finest brings the Hardstone Psycho tour to Target Center.
🏃☕🍺5K Fun Run x Backstory Coffee & Wabasha Brewing
Sunday, June 21 @ 10:00 AM
Wabasha Brewing Company, St. Paul, MNStart your Sunday with a morning run, coffee, and a brewery finish. Tickets: $46.
👨🍺Father's Day at Surly
Sunday, June 21 @ 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Surly Brewing Co, Minneapolis, MNFree family-friendly Father's Day celebration at Surly's beer hall. Bring Dad.
🎸🔥Machine Gun Kelly
Monday, June 22 @ 7:00 PM
Mystic Lake Amphitheatre, Shakopee, MNMGK brings the heat to Mystic Lake Amphitheatre for one night only.
🎸🎶Dave Matthews Band
Tuesday, June 23 @ 7:30 PM
Mystic Lake Amphitheatre, Shakopee, MNDMB is back at Mystic Lake. A Twin Cities summer tradition.
🎤Louis Tomlinson
Thursday, June 25 @ 7:00 PM
The Armory, Minneapolis, MNThe former One Direction member headlines The Armory.
🎶🎉Breakaway Music Festival
Friday, June 26 – Saturday, June 27 @ All day
Allianz Field Festival Grounds, St. Paul, MNTwo days of EDM and hip-hop's biggest names at Allianz Field. One of the biggest festivals of the Twin Cities summer.
😂Leanne Morgan
Saturday, June 27 – Sunday, June 28 @ Various times
Orpheum Theatre, Minneapolis, MNOne of the funniest comedians in the country headlines two nights at the Orpheum.
⏰🧥Time Travelers Vintage Expo
Saturday, June 27 @ 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Minneapolis Convention Center, Minneapolis, MNA massive one-day vintage clothing and goods expo at the convention center. Tickets: $10.
🏃🍺5K Fun Run x Surly Brewing Co
Saturday, June 27 @ 11:00 AM
Surly Brewing Co, Minneapolis, MNBrewery 5K at Surly. Tickets: $46.
🏳️🌈✨Twin Cities Pride Parade
Sunday, June 28 @ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MNThe biggest Pride event in the Upper Midwest takes over Hennepin Avenue. Free to attend.
🎤🔥Usher & Chris Brown: The R&B Tour
Tuesday, June 30 @ 7:00 PM
US Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MNTwo of the biggest names in R&B take over US Bank Stadium for one massive night. This is THE show of June.
🎤Babyface Ray & 42 Dugg
Tuesday, June 30 @ 8:00 PM
First Avenue, Minneapolis, MNDetroit's finest team up for one night at First Ave.
June in Minneapolis: The Best Things to Do
June goes out hard. The final weekend stacks Breakaway Music Festival at Allianz Field, Leanne Morgan at the Orpheum, and the Twin Cities Pride Parade. Two days later, Usher and Chris Brown roll into US Bank Stadium to officially close out the month. Mystic Lake gets back-to-back nights from Machine Gun Kelly and Dave Matthews Band, Don Toliver hits Target Center, and Louis Tomlinson plays The Armory.
On the sports side, the Twins have a packed home slate at Target Field, including a three-game series against the Dodgers June 22-24, and the Lynx host five home games at Target Center. Outside the headliners, the Edina Art Fair, St. Anthony Park Arts Festival, and Midtown Arts & Music Festival are all easy wins for a weekend wander. The brewery 5K series is in full swing, the Stone Arch Bridge Festival turns downtown into a block party, and the Special Olympics USA Games bring 4,000+ athletes to the U of M for the week. Lock in your tickets early. June books up fast.