Holiday Season

    Christmas & Holiday Light Displays in Minneapolis (2026)

    Nov 20 – Dec 28, 2026

    Tree lightings, light displays, Christmas markets, Nutcracker shows and Santa bar crawls.

    Tree lightings
    Light displays
    Christmas markets
    Nutcracker
    Santa crawls

    Christmas & Holiday Season Events in Minneapolis

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-11-24 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

    Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol

    2026-11-24 · 19:30
    State Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-11-25 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-02 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-03 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

    NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    Orpheum Theatre
    Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    2026-12-08 · 19:00
    Orchestra Hall-MN
    The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

    The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

    2026-12-08 · 19:00
    Pantages Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-09 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    2026-12-09 · 19:00
    Orchestra Hall-MN
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-10 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-11 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    Lucy Darling Of The Holidays

    Lucy Darling Of The Holidays

    2026-12-13 · 18:00
    Pantages Theatre
    A Very Die Hard Christmas

    A Very Die Hard Christmas

    2026-12-13 · 20:00
    Hennepin Event Center
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-16 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-17 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-18 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy

    Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy

    2026-12-19 · 19:00
    State Theatre
    Handel's Messiah w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    Handel's Messiah w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    2026-12-19 · 19:00
    Orchestra Hall-MN
    Sounds Of Blackness: The Night Before Christmas Concert

    Sounds Of Blackness: The Night Before Christmas Concert

    2026-12-20 · 19:00
    Pantages Theatre
    A Very Die Hard Christmas

    A Very Die Hard Christmas

    2026-12-20 · 20:00
    Hennepin Event Center
    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    How the Grinch Stole Christmas (Touring) - Ages 5 and up

    2026-12-23 · 19:00
    UnitedHealth Group Stage-The Childrens Theatre
    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    Trans-Siberian Orchestra - The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve

    2026-12-27 · 19:30
    Target Center

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    Taylor Tomlinson

    Taylor Tomlinson

    2026-11-20 · 18:30
    Acme Comedy Company
    Matt Hansen - The Orchid Tour

    Matt Hansen - The Orchid Tour

    2026-11-22 · 18:00
    Varsity Theater
    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    Maybe Happy Ending (Touring)

    2026-11-22 · 18:30
    Orpheum Theatre
    Sabaton: Legends on Tour

    Sabaton: Legends on Tour

    2026-11-22 · 19:00
    Armory
    Alla Boara

    Alla Boara

    2026-11-22 · 19:30
    Cedar Cultural Center
    The Kilans - Could You Keep It Dark? Tour - Ages 18+

    The Kilans - Could You Keep It Dark? Tour - Ages 18+

    2026-11-22 · 20:00
    7th Street Entry
    Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn Nets

    Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Brooklyn Nets

    2026-11-23 · 18:30
    Target Center
    Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

    Underoath - Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour

    2026-11-23 · 18:30
    Armory
    Turnover - Down On Earth Tour - 15+

    Turnover - Down On Earth Tour - 15+

    2026-11-24 · 18:30
    Uptown Theater Minneapolis
    Insomnium & Amorphis

    Insomnium & Amorphis

    2026-11-24 · 18:30
    Varsity Theater
    Venna - Ages 18+

    Venna - Ages 18+

    2026-11-24 · 20:00
    Fine Line Music Cafe
    bleood - Kill Your Idols Tour

    bleood - Kill Your Idols Tour

    2026-11-27 · 19:00
    Varsity Theater
    Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas – An Evening of Emo

    Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas – An Evening of Emo

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    2026-11-28 · 19:00
    Music Box Theatre
    How to Train Your Dragon in Concert w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    How to Train Your Dragon in Concert w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    2026-11-28 · 19:00
    Orchestra Hall-MN
    Father Of Peace The Year Of Madness & The Mystery Century Tour

    Father Of Peace The Year Of Madness & The Mystery Century Tour

    2026-11-29 · 19:30
    Fine Line Music Cafe
    The Glenn Miller Orchestra

    The Glenn Miller Orchestra

    2026-12-01 · 19:00
    Pantages Theatre
    Preservation Hall Jazz Band

    Preservation Hall Jazz Band

    2026-12-01 · 19:00
    Orchestra Hall-MN
    Angine de Poitrine

    Angine de Poitrine

    2026-12-02 · 20:00
    First Avenue
    The Little Bummer Boy

    The Little Bummer Boy

    2026-12-03 · 19:30
    Dudley Riggs Theatre
    Pokey LaFarge (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)

    Pokey LaFarge (18 and Over with Valid Government ID)

    2026-12-03 · 20:00
    Fine Line Music Cafe
    Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour

    Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour

    2026-12-04 · 19:00
    The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus
    Martin Amini

    Martin Amini

    2026-12-05 · 18:00
    The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus
    The Little Bummer Boy

    The Little Bummer Boy

    2026-12-09 · 19:30
    Dudley Riggs Theatre
    Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge

    Criminal Presents: Don't Worry with Phoebe Judge

    2026-12-10 · 19:00
    Varsity Theater
    Home Alone in Concert w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    Home Alone in Concert w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    2026-12-11 · 19:00
    Orchestra Hall-MN
    U.S. Bank Stadium Tour

    U.S. Bank Stadium Tour

    2026-12-13
    U.S. Bank Stadium Tours
    Home Alone in Concert w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    Home Alone in Concert w/ Minnesota Orchestra

    2026-12-12 · 19:00
    Orchestra Hall-MN
    SosMula

    SosMula

    2026-12-13 · 19:30
    7th Street Entry
    The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical

    The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical

    2026-12-14 · 19:30
    Pantages Theatre
    Agatha Christies And Then There Were None

    Agatha Christies And Then There Were None

    2026-12-15 · 19:00
    Guthrie Theater - McGuire Proscenium Stage

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