Outdoor Summer Music

There's no better way to enjoy beautiful summer weather than listening to live music outside.

Dock & Paddle at Como Lake Pavilion

May - September

Enjoy live performances amid open-air waterfront seating at Dock & Paddle. Music is scheduled most nights, so check the schedule. All events are free unless indicated otherwise.

Groovin' in the Garden

Wednesdays: June 5-July 24

A series of free outdoor concerts featuring some of the Twin Cities' finest musicians and activities for the whole family (Voted by City Pages as the "Best Place to See a Concert with Kids!); bring a chair or blanket Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory. Hotdogs, ice cream treats, beer and wine will be available to purchase.

Lowertown Sounds

Thursdays: June 6-August 29

Formerly Music in Mears, Lowertown Sounds will help you kick off the weekend (Thursdays count, right?) with outdoor live music. This popular Thursday night concert features different local acts, and the artists, restaurants and spectators truly bring the romantic Mears Park to life.

Summer Nights in Rice

  • June 27
  • July 11 & 18
  • August 15 & 29
  • September 12

Summer Nights in Rice is a free concert event held in Rice Park from 5 - 7 m.

Grab a drink or bite to eat at a local restaurant, then stop by for live music, dancing and community connections in the heart of downtown Saint Paul.

Ordway Inside Out

Bringing the arts to the community in a unique and interactive way, The Ordway leveraged digital technology to create a high-quality artistic program more accessible to a wider audience. Gather in the heart of Rice Park to enjoy a selection of performers from four prominent Saint Paul arts organizations.

  • June 22: Shubert Club-Víkingur Ólafsson plays Bach and Glass
  • July 13: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra-Schubert’s The Great C Major Symphony with Richard Egarr
  • August 3: Minnesota Opera- Albert Herring
  • August 17: Ordway- Sphinx Virtuosi – Generations

Twin Cities Jazz Festival

June 20-23

Kickoff summer with the famous Twin Cities Jazz Festival in Saint Paul's lively Lowertown, with headliners performing in beautiful Mears Park and shows at over 20 venues throughout the city.

Breakaway Music Festival

June 28-29

For the first time ever, Allianz Field will be hosting concerts with this two-day festival filled with loads of music and activities. The lineup includes electronic music artists like Illenium, Kaskade, Slander and local artist duo, Twinsick.

Minnesota Yacht Club Music Festival

July 19-20

This inaugural event welcomes two days of performances across two stages between 20 artists including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gwen Stefani, Alanis Mosissette and Hippo Campus at Harriet Island Regional Park in the heart of downtown Saint Paul.

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