Joan Jett, Ludacris, Cheap Trick to headline Taste of Minnesota
The Taste of Minnesota is returning to Downtown Minneapolis for the third straight year on July 5 and 6.
On Wednesday, organizers unveiled its most star-studded lineup since the festival returned from an eight-year hiatus in 2023, even if two of the top-billed names played big outdoor shows in the Twin Cities last year.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, and Ludacris will headline the Taste's 2025 lineup.
Here's the complete lineup for this summer's Taste of Minnesota.
Saturday, July 5:Joan Jett & the BlackheartsCheap TrickBluewater KingsRhythm Street MovementThe Steels Family AffairDJ Sophia Eris
Sunday, July 6LudacrisNur-DDavid YangFrankie TorresGood for GaryDJ Sophia Eris
Additionally, the festival will announce two more stages featuring local acts in the near future.
As always, the Taste of Minnesota is a free event that also features food trucks, visual artists, and other performers showcasing the state's creative community.
New in 2025, the Taste of Minnesota is adding VIP pass tiers, because that's what festivals do. The tickets include a pair of drink tickets, a reserved viewing area, happy hour from 2–4 p.m. each day, a private bar, and private air-conditioned bathrooms. Those tickets, available on April 8, are $200 for a single day or $350 for the weekend.
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