Events in Minneapolis in May 2027
The Minneapolis calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- HamiltonMay 1Orpheum Theatre - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
- Puccini's ToscaMay 6Orchestra Hall - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
- Minnesota Orchestra: Gershwin Concerto in FMay 13Orchestra Hall - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Sourced events
- May 20
Orchestra Hall - Minneapolis. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
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Dates to verify
These are useful leads, not source-backed dates. Check with the organizer before booking around them.
- May 1
MayDay Parade and Festival
An annual community parade and festival celebrating workers' rights, social justice, and local arts, featuring live music, performances, and family activities in Minneapolis.
Planning lead · verify date and source · Source: festival research
- May 7 - May 9
Minneapolis May Day Art Crawl
A city-wide art crawl featuring galleries, studios, and pop-up exhibitions highlighting Minneapolis artists and craftspeople.
Planning lead · verify date and source · Source: festival research
- May 14 - May 16
Twin Cities Jazz Festival
A multi-day jazz festival showcasing local and national jazz artists performing at various venues across Minneapolis.
Planning lead · verify date and source · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
Seasonal notes
- Minnehaha Falls — seasonal note: Unusual plants include the first spring-blooming plant, skunk cabbage , often blooming so early that temperatures are still freezing and snow may still be on the ground.
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