Events in Minneapolis in October 2026

The Minneapolis calendar for October 2026 leads with these:

Minnesota Orchestra: Season Opening Celebration: Søndergård, Mozart and ProkofievOct 1Orchestra Hall - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
Alfredo RodriguezOct 1Dakota Jazz Club · Source: SeatGeek
The ThornOct 2 - Oct 3Orpheum Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Sourced events

Oct 3
Of The Trees
Armory. Music · Dance/Electronic.
Source: Ticketmaster
Oct 3
Mastodon with Defheaven and Alcest (18+)
Palace Theatre - St. Paul. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Oct 4
Doja Cat - Tour Ma Vie World Tour
Target Center. Music · Hip-Hop/Rap.
Source: Ticketmaster
Oct 4
Boy Harsher with Choir Boy
Varsity Theater - Minneapolis. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Oct 5
Kelela
Varsity Theater - Minneapolis. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Oct 5
Hazlett (18+)
First Avenue - Minneapolis. concert.
Source: SeatGeek
Oct 6
Chance The Rapper - Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Armory. Music · Hip-Hop/Rap.
Source: Ticketmaster
Oct 6
SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock) feat. Frank Carter
The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster
Oct 7
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR
Orpheum Theatre. Music · Rock.
Source: Ticketmaster

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Oct 2 - Oct 4
Minnesota State Fair Fall Harvest Market
A seasonal market event featuring local produce, crafts, and food vendors celebrating the fall harvest.
Planning lead · verify date and source · Source: festival research
Oct 9 - Oct 11
Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl
A major annual art festival showcasing local artists in Northeast Minneapolis with open studios, galleries, and live performances.
Planning lead · verify date and source · Source: festival research
Oct 15 - Oct 25
Twin Cities Film Fest
An annual film festival featuring independent films, documentaries, and shorts from local and international filmmakers.
Planning lead · verify date and source · Source: festival research

Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.

Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).

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