Events in Minneapolis in December 2026
Minneapolis has 12 sourced events in December 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Minneapolis calendar for December 2026 leads with these:
- Glenn Miller OrchestraDec 1Pantages Theatre - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
- Angine de Poitrine with zouzDec 1First Avenue - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
- Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole ChristmasDec 2Children's Theatre Company · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 2
- Dec 2 - Dec 31
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up
UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre. Arts & Theatre · Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 4 - Dec 5
- Dec 5
- Dec 6
DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary
The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus. Music · Metal.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 7
Imminence - Axis Mundi Tour: North America 2026
The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus. Music · Metal.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 7
- Dec 8 - Dec 9
Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Minnesota Orchestra
Orchestra Hall-MN. Arts & Theatre.
Source: Ticketmaster
- Dec 8
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Dec 1 - Dec 31
Minneapolis Holiday Lights Tour
Guided tours showcasing the best holiday light displays across Minneapolis neighborhoods and downtown areas.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 3 - Dec 30
Guthrie Theater: A Christmas Carol
Annual production of Charles Dickens' classic holiday story performed at the Guthrie Theater.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Dec 4 - Dec 24
Holidazzle Festival
A beloved Minneapolis winter festival featuring light displays, local vendors, live music, and holiday-themed activities along Nicollet Mall.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Christmas Day · publicDec 25
- Long weekendDec 25–Dec 27
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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