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:
- Kat EdmonsonDec 1Crooners Lounge & Supper Club · Source: SeatGeek
- Glenn Miller OrchestraDec 1Pantages Theatre - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
- Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole ChristmasDec 2Children's Theatre Company · Source: SeatGeek
By TripSapien · Updated October 15, 2026
Sourced events
- Dec 2
- Dec 3
- 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 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
- Dec 5 - Dec 13
Minneapolis Institute of Art: Holiday Art Market
Annual holiday market showcasing local artists and craftspeople, perfect for unique gift shopping within the museum setting.
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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