Events in Minneapolis in August 2026
Minneapolis has 12 sourced events in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Minneapolis calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- Food Truck FestivalAug 1Source: festival calendar
- Private LivesAug 1Guthrie Theater - Wurtele Thrust Stage · Source: SeatGeek
- WickedAug 2Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
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- Aug 6
Young the Giant with Cold War Kids and KennyHoopla
Surly Brewing Festival Field. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
- Aug 7 - Aug 8
- Aug 8
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Aug 7 - Aug 9
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
An annual free jazz festival held in downtown Minneapolis featuring local and national jazz artists performing across multiple stages.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 14 - Aug 16
Art-A-Whirl
The largest open studio tour in the country, held in the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District, showcasing local artists and galleries.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 27 - Sep 7
Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and most popular state fairs in the United States, featuring food, music, rides, exhibitions, and cultural events.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
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