Summer Events | Downtown Minneapolis 2026

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

june 20th & 21st

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

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Music and Movies in the Park

All Summer Long, May - September

Music and Movies in the Parks, presented by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is a free, city-wide program bringing live music and outdoor films to parks across Minneapolis every day of summer.

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Markets on Main

Every Saturday from June -Mid-October

Markets on Main returns for its second year in the historic Saint Anthony Main neighborhood of Minneapolis, offering a space for browsing goods from farmers, florists, makers, and vintage sellers.

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TWIN CITIES PRIDE FESTIVAL

june 26th - JUNE 28th

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, Twin Cities Pride Festival featuring over 650 vendors, including LGBTQIA+ & BIPOC community resources, artists, and businesses.

SEE THE FESTIVAL MAP AND ENTERTAINMENT LINE UP HERE

AQUATENNIAL

July 18th - 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, Aqua Night with the Minnesota Twins, and firework celebration.

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