Events in Minneapolis in October 2026
Minneapolis has 12 sourced events in October 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Minneapolis calendar for October 2026 leads with these:
- Alfredo RodriguezOct 1Dakota Jazz Club · Source: SeatGeek
- RipeOct 1Varsity Theater - Minneapolis · Source: SeatGeek
- The ThornOct 2 - Oct 3Orpheum Theatre · Source: Ticketmaster
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
- Oct 3
Minnesota Orchestra: Season Opening Celebration: Søndergård, Mozart and Prokofiev
Orchestra Hall - Minneapolis. theater.
Source: SeatGeek
- Oct 3
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- 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
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- 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 · details firm up closer in · 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 · details firm up closer in · 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 · 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.
- Columbus Day · publicOct 12
- Long weekendOct 10–Oct 12
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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