26-03-2025
20 of the best concerts in the Twin Cities this spring
It's spring. The concert season in the Twin Cities is ramping up, with arena acts coming to town and, by the end of the season, outdoor concerts getting underway.
It's time to plan ahead before all the best shows are sold out. Here are 20 shows that will have music fans talking this spring.
Sunday, March 30 at Orpheum Theatre
The seminal krautrock group is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Autobahn and their first U.S. tour, promising a multimedia experience with striking visuals.
Following a 20-year break from touring in the U.S., the group has come to town just four times, including, most recently, a 2022 show at the State Theatre. With this being a celebration of Autobahn, fans are likely in for something a little different than they've brought to the Twin Cities on their last couple of visits.
Friday, April 4 at Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
The Minnesota icon is, as ever, on the road. Only this tour is taking him to smaller markets that probably haven't had a Dylan sighting in a while. The tour includes a night in Mankato on April 4 and one in Eau Claire, Wis., the following evening.
Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 8 at Palace Theatre
It was just last fall that Jack White appeared at First Avenue for an underplay shortly after the release of No Name. Now, the tour is circling back around to some bigger venues. During his two-night stand at the Palace, don't expect an epically long concert. He prefers to keep audiences wanting more. While the shows are sold out, there will be low-cost student tickets available at the door.
Thursday, April 10 at First Avenue
Alan Sparhawk (of Low) released his first solo record last year (if we're not counting 2006's Solo Guitar). A persistent experimenter, White Roses, My God wasn't uncharted territory for Sparhawk, but it was a departure from what fans expected from Low. Now, he's announced a collaborative album with fellow Duluth musicians Trampled By Turtles.
But before that record arrives, he'll headline First Avenue in a co-bill with Mount Eerie. The prolific and elastic Phil Elverum project is a nice pairing with Sparhawk.
Saturday, April 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Grammy-winning rapper and star of February's Super Bowl Half Time Show will open his new tour at U.S. Bank Stadium. He'll be accompanied by SZA, who guests on two tracks of K Dot's new album, GNX. Expect a theatrical presentation from one of the most influential names in hip-hop.
Sunday, April 20 and Tuesday, April 22–Wednesday, April 23 at Orpheum Theater
The legendary songwriter retired from touring years back, in part because of "severe hearing loss." Nonetheless, he's back with a show configured by his team and the Stanford Initiative to Cure Hearing Loss that will allow him to comfortably perform. It'll be his first stop in Minnesota since his 2018 farewell tour.
Friday, April 25 at Orchestra Hall
The Minnesota Orchestra is putting the 'vibrant future' of classical music on display with a program focused on the next generation of composers. Conductor Thomas Søndergård will present work by Kevin Putts, Benjamin Webster, Elisa Arancio, Soomin Kin, and Andrew Faulkenberry.
Saturday, April 26 at Target Center
The pop star didn't exactly come out of nowhere last year — she's been releasing music for more than a decade — but 'Brat' launched her to new heights. Her arena tour will bring her to the Target Center with Finn Keane opening.
Thursday, May 1 at Walker Art Center
The prolific art rock group will have a one-of-a-kind performance at the Walker Art Center, celebrating more than three decades as a group. For this show, they'll play a song from each of their 20 studio albums.
Thurday, May 1—Sunday, May 4 at 7th St. Entry, First Avenue, and Fine Line
The New York band that was born (loosely) from the demise of the Twin Cities-based Lifter Puller is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their breakthrough album, Separation Sunday. It's a four-night run of underplays, starting with a night at 7th St. Entry and followed by two nights at First Avenue and a show at Fine Line. In between, there's a trivia get-together and other celebratory activities.
Sunday, May 4 at The Fitzgerald Theater
The Japanese songwriter and multi-instrumentalist crafts enveloping atmospheres, whether it's folkier ballads or the more expansive sonic experiences that fill Luminescent Creatures, the album she released earlier this year. The new record was inspired by sea creatures encountered while diving in the waters of a remote island, and the album feels like a plunge into an ethereal, mysterious new world.
Tuesday, May 6–Wednesday, May 7 at The Armory
After a stretch of not performing in the Twin Cities, Sturgill Simpson came through last year. He's already coming back for a pair of shows at The Armory on his 'Who the F**k is Johnny Blue Skies' tour. He'll perform without an opener, playing music from his catalog as well as his recent release as Johnny Blue Skies, Passage Du Desir.
Wednesday, May 7 at Palace Theatre
The Australian group rides the line between bar rock and punk with joyful, no-holds-barred songs and a singular voice. Their third album, Cartoon Darkness, has them both more melodic and more chaotic, which suits their energetic live vibes pretty nicely.
Friday, May 9–Saturday, May 10 at The Fitzgerald Theater
Stephin Merritt and co. are on the road celebrating the 25th anniversary of the band's seminal record, 69 Love Songs. They'll play through the entirety of the roughly three-hour album across two nights.
Friday, May 9–Saturday, May 10 in Winona
Head to Winona for the sprawling annual festival that puts local groups on stages around town. This year's fest features Charlie Parr, Gully Boys, Humbird, Nur-D, People Brothers Band, Mae Simpson, Kiss the Tiger, LAAMAR, The Nunnery, Westerlund/Hagen Duo, and plenty more.
Saturday, May 10 at First Avenue
The British punk group was in town last year, prior to the release of their debut LP. Though, they'd already made plenty of noise with their You're Welcome EP and the 'God's Country' single. Clearly, their truth-to-power brand of punk rock has struck a chord after the release of Who Let the Dogs Out. (Yes, that's the name of their new record.) The show, originally scheduled to take place at 7th St. Entry, has been moved to the First Avenue main room.
Saturday, May 24 at Orpheum Theatre
The Grammy-winning rapper and actor might seem like a surprising fit with the Orpheum Theatre. The Hennepin Arts calendar isn't typically stocked with hip-hop, but, at a minimum, it'll offer a unique way to experience 2Chainz deep catalog.
Saturday, June 14 at U.S. Bank Stadium
The Weeknd is accompanying his new album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, with a tour that brings him to the Twin Cities for the first time since 2017. He has promised that a show that include a 'never-before-seen production' and a setlist that focuses on the album trilogy that has wrapped up with his latest album.
Friday, June 6–Saturday, June 7 at Allianz Field
The second year of the EDM fest in St. Paul will feature John Summit, Tiësto, and Alison Wonderland, among other performers set to turn the parking lot around Allianz Field into a massive dance party. Though, EDM fans have options during the first weekend of June. This same weekend, the inaugural Force Fields festival launches in Cadott, Wis., with a lineup that includes Marshmello, Rezz, RL Grim, and Liquid Stranger.
Wednesday, June 18 at Palace Theatre
Devo has announced a new leg of their slow farewell. The seminal band behind Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo will bid adieu to the Twin Cities in June. Sure, it's been a while since their 1978 debut, but this is probably the last crack at seeing a deeply influential pillar of rock music in America. (And, yeah, we know how farewell tours often go. But Devo somehow feels like a band that isn't going to be back on tour a year later.)More spring concerts
April 4: Bright Eyes with Cursive at Palace Theatre
April 9: Tyler Childers at Target Center
April 10: AC/DC at U.S. Bank Stadium
April 15: Circuit des Yeux at The Cedar Cultural Center
April 19: Bob Mould Band at Palace Theatre
April 20: My Morning Jacket at The Armory
April 26: Tyshawn Sorey Trio at Walker Art Center
April 26: Denzel Curry at The Fillmore
April 30: Laura Jane Grace & the Mississippi Medicals at Amsterdam Bar & Hall
May 4: Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds at The Armory
May 9: Lucius at Palace Theatre
May 10: Sharon van Etten and the Attachment Theory at Palace Theatre
May 13: Katy Perry at Target Center
May 20: Post Malone w/ Jelly Roll at U.S. Bank Stadium
May 20: Ministry at Palace Theatre
May 22: An Evening with Vince Gill at Orpheum Theatre
May 29: An Evening with Cake at Surly Brewing Festival Field
May 31: Hippo Campus w/ Hotline TNT at Surly Brewing Festival Field
June 1: Primus, Puscifier, and A Perfect Circle at Xcel Energy Center
June 8: Alison Krauss and Union Station at The Ledge Amphitheater
June 9: Bloc Party and Metric at The Armory
June 11: Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals at Palace Theatre
June 17: Justice at The Armory
June 18: Perfume Genius at First Avenue
June 19: The Head and the Heart at Palace Theatre
