Summer Events | Downtown Minneapolis 2025

It’s time to celebrate summer! Minneapolis is full of festivals, entertainment, and art, and so we’ve pulled together a list of some of the most anticipated summer happenings.

STONE ARCH bridge FESTIVAL

Photo Courtesy of Stone Arch Bridge Festival

june 14th & JUNE 15th

Spanning the riverfront area on W. River Parkway from 11th Ave S to N. 4th Avenue, the festival hosts over 200artists from across the US, live music, family events, vintage cars, and specialty markets.

Downtown Minneapolis Street Art Festival

Photo Courtesy of Jackalope

August 9th-August 10th

Located on Nicollet Mall between 6th St and 11th St, this festival celebrates street art in all forms with artisan made goods for sale, live street art, music, and food trucks.

Markets on Main

Image Courtesy of Markets on Main

Every Saturday from June 8th-Mid-October, 10am-2pm

Markets on Main is a new outdoor market for farmers, florists, makers, and vintage sellers. It is located on the plaza in front of Riverplace and The Aster House, on SE Main Street, in the historic Saint Anthony Main neighborhood of Minneapolis.

TWIN CITIES PRIDE FESTIVAL

Photo courtesy of Twin Cities Pride

june 27th - JUNE 29th

The Twin Cities Pride Festival is Minnesota’s second largest festival and the largest FREE Pride festival. Highlighting the best in LGBTQIA+ entertainment on 3 stages, featuring over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses. 

AQUATENNIAL

Graphics courtesy of Aquatennial

July 23rd - July 26th

Aquatennial is the official civic celebration of the City of Minneapolis, celebrating the best of Summer in Minneapolis and all it has to offer. This year’s Aquatennial Celebration include a torchlight parade, water skiing exhibition, and firework celebration.