Minneapolis Events in December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Minneapolis, MN.

Updated: August 24, 2026
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What's happening in Minneapolis this December? 140 events are confirmed for 2026, from Dec 1 through December 31, topped by December 1, 2026 at Williams Arena and Sports Pavilion in Minneapolis, MN. Don't miss New Year's Eve parties, concerts, and celebrations across Minneapolis.

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Upcoming Events
Dec 1
Next Event
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Lowest Price
$52
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Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Basketball vs. St. Thomas University Tommies
Dec 1 · 3:30 AM · Minneapolis, MN
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Upcoming Events: 140
  • Dec
    01
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
    Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Basketball vs. St. Thomas University Tommies
    Williams Arena and Sports Pavilion • 14625 seats
    Williams Arena and Sports Pavilion
    location55455, 1925 University Avenue Se  Minneapolis, MNlocation55455, 1925 University Avenue Se Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $526 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Rachael & Vilray
    Dakota Jazz Club
    Dakota Jazz Club
    location55401, 1010 Nicollet Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 1010 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $13212 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    CLASSICAL
    Glenn Miller Orchestra
    Pantages Theatre - MN • 1014 seats
    Pantages Theatre - MN
    location55403, 710 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 710 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $242Tickets Available: 337
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    JAZZ / BLUES
    Preservation Hall Jazz Band
    Orchestra Hall - MN • 2085 seats
    Orchestra Hall - MN
    location55403, 1111 Nicollet Mall  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 1111 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $61Avg. price ~ $128Tickets Available: 483
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Angine De Poitrine
    First Avenue • 250 seats
    First Avenue
    location55403, 701 First Avenue North  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 701 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $137Avg. price ~ $25721 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    01
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Tue
    POP / ROCK
    Rachael & Vilray
    Dakota Jazz Club
    Dakota Jazz Club
    location55401, 1010 Nicollet Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 1010 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $12112 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    6:30 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Rachael & Vilray
    Dakota Jazz Club
    Dakota Jazz Club
    location55401, 1010 Nicollet Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 1010 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $1686 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    ALTERNATIVE
    Suicide Silence
    Myth Live • 3500 seats
    Myth Live
    location55109, 3090 Southlawn Drive  Saint Paul, MNlocation55109, 3090 Southlawn Drive Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $60Avg. price ~ $7718 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Best Value
    Tiny Habits
    Fine Line Music Cafe • 750 seats
    Fine Line Music Cafe
    location55401, 318 First Avenue North  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 318 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $34Avg. price ~ $144Tickets Available: 94
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Angine De Poitrine
    First Avenue • 250 seats
    First Avenue
    location55403, 701 First Avenue North  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 701 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $145Avg. price ~ $40825 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    02
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Wed
    POP / ROCK
    Rachael & Vilray
    Dakota Jazz Club
    Dakota Jazz Club
    location55401, 1010 Nicollet Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 1010 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $11614 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    03
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Thu
    ALTERNATIVE
    Pokey LaFarge
    Fine Line Music Cafe • 750 seats
    Fine Line Music Cafe
    location55401, 318 First Avenue North  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 318 First Avenue North Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $95Avg. price ~ $13418 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    St. Thomas University Tommies vs. Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Hockey
    Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
    Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
    location55104, 1000 University Drive  Saint Paul, MNlocation55104, 1000 University Drive Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $136Avg. price ~ $1574 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    6:00 PM
    Fri
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Hockey vs. Wisconsin Badgers
    Ridder Arena • 3400 seats
    Ridder Arena
    location55455, 1901 4th Street Se  Minneapolis, MNlocation55455, 1901 4th Street Se Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $474 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2579 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
    location55402, 910 Hennepin Ave  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 2082
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    HOLIDAY
    High Demand
    Christmas Together: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans
    Christmas Together: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith & CeCe Winans
    Grand Casino Arena • 20554 seats
    Grand Casino Arena
    location55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd.  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 199 W. Kellogg Blvd. Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $67Avg. price ~ $214Tickets Available: 600
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    JAZZ / BLUES
    The Hot Sardines Holiday Stomp
    Ordway Concert Hall at Ordway Center For Performing Arts • 1100 seats
    Ordway Concert Hall at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
    location55102, 345 Washington Street  Saint Paul, MNlocation55102, 345 Washington Street Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $82Avg. price ~ $137Tickets Available: 46
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Rhye
    Varsity Theater - MN • 962 seats
    Varsity Theater - MN
    location55414, 1308 Se 4th Street  Minneapolis, MNlocation55414, 1308 Se 4th Street Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 158
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    8:00 PM
    Fri
    POP / ROCK
    Blue October
    The Fillmore - Minneapolis Presented by Affinity Plus
    The Fillmore - Minneapolis Presented by Affinity Plus
    location55401, 525 N 5th St  Minneapolis, MNlocation55401, 525 N 5th St Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $71Avg. price ~ $478Tickets Available: 38
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  • Dec
    04
    2026
    9:00 PM
    Fri
    HARD ROCK / METAL
    Riot
    Skyway Theatre - The Loft
    Skyway Theatre - The Loft
    location55403, 711 Hennepin Avenue  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 711 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $39Avg. price ~ $5218 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    Time TBA
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Weekend Event
    St. Thomas University Tommies vs. Nebraska-Omaha Mavericks Hockey
    Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
    Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
    location55104, 1000 University Drive  Saint Paul, MNlocation55104, 1000 University Drive Saint Paul, MN, US
    From $136Avg. price ~ $1574 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    A Year With Frog And Toad
    The Conn Theatre
    The Conn Theatre
    location55403, 1900 Nicollet Ave  Minneapolis, MNlocation55403, 1900 Nicollet Ave Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $45Avg. price ~ $526 tickets remaining!
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    1:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis • 2579 seats
    Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis
    location55402, 910 Hennepin Ave  Minneapolis, MNlocation55402, 910 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $54Avg. price ~ $173Tickets Available: 1880
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  • Dec
    05
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) HOCKEY
    Weekend Event
    Minnesota Golden Gophers Women's Hockey vs. Wisconsin Badgers
    Ridder Arena • 3400 seats
    Ridder Arena
    location55455, 1901 4th Street Se  Minneapolis, MNlocation55455, 1901 4th Street Se Minneapolis, MN, US
    From $41Avg. price ~ $474 tickets remaining!
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Venues With Events in December

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Dakota Jazz Club
Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
Next Event: Dec 01, 2026
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Fine Line Music Cafe
Minneapolis, MN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Dec 02, 2026
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First Avenue
Minneapolis, MN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Dec 01, 2026
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Fitzgerald Theater
Saint Paul, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Dec 11, 2026
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Granada Theater - Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Dec 11, 2026
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Grand Casino Arena
Saint Paul, MN
Casino / Entertainment
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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Lee & Penny Anderson Arena
Saint Paul, MN
Arena
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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Luminary Arts Center
Minneapolis, MN
Arena
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Dec 22, 2026
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Masquerade Dance Theater at Ames Center
Burnsville, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Dec 05, 2026
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Medina Entertainment Center
Hamel, MN
Arena
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: Dec 05, 2026
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Music Box Theatre - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 26, 2026
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Myth Live
Saint Paul, MN
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 02, 2026
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Orchestra Hall - MN
Minneapolis, MN
Concert Hall
Upcoming Events: 10
Next Event: Dec 01, 2026
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Ordway Concert Hall at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
Saint Paul, MN
Concert Hall
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Dec 04, 2026
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Ordway Music Theater at Ordway Center For Performing Arts
Saint Paul, MN
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 24
Next Event: Dec 08, 2026
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About Events in New York During December

December features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Minneapolis and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

Minneapolis Events FAQ

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What events are happening in Minneapolis during December 2026?

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How can I find events by date?

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What event categories are available?

Event listings may include concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, festivals, family events, and community activities.

Which venues host events in Minneapolis?

Events take place at arenas, stadiums, theatres, concert halls, clubs, convention centers, and other entertainment venues.

Are family-friendly events available?

Many events and attractions are suitable for families, including performances, festivals, sporting events, and community activities.

How often is the event schedule updated?

Schedules and event listings are updated regularly as new events are announced and added.

Event Categories in December

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THEATRE
60 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
55 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
23 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
4 Upcoming Events

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January
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February
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March
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54 Upcoming Events
April
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58 Upcoming Events
May
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55 Upcoming Events
June
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37 Upcoming Events
July
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23 Upcoming Events
August
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October
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November
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249 Upcoming Events
December
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