Live Music Around St. Louis Park and Golden Valley

Arts & Entertainment

Live Music

Music fans will find plenty to enjoy, from outdoor concerts in the park to patio performances. Hear current favorites from local musicians, or make the short trip to downtown Minneapolis for major touring acts.

Concerts at U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Center & Xcel Energy Center

Downtown Minneapolis brings major performers within a quick Uber ride. Upcoming concerts at U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Center and Target Field include Tim McGraw, My Chemical Romance, Tame Impala, Kacey Musgraves, Doja Cat, Zac Brown Band, Katseye, Mercy Me, Luke Combs, FOr King + Country and more.

Nearby venues such as The Fillmore, The Armory and First Avenue also offer an exciting lineup. Artists appearing there include Toad the Wet Sprocket, O.A.R., Alabama Shakes, Dermot Kennedy, Young Thug, Sugar, The Charlatans UK, Liz Phair, Lily Allen, Social Distortion and Foster the People, among others.

A little farther east, St. Paul’s Grand Casino Arena hosts performances by Eric Clapton, Phoebe Bridgers, Weezer, Teddy Swims, Journey, The Smashing Pumpkins, Ella Langley, Jonas Brothers and many more. With options spanning country, heavy metal, pop and R&B, the area makes a convenient place to stay before or after a concert.

St. Louis Park Rotary Club Summer Concert Series

Every summer, the City of St. Louis Park and the St. Louis Park Rotary Club collaborate on the Summer Concert Series. Performances generally take place Wednesday evenings at 7 pm at Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheatre in Wolfe Park.

Guests can bring a blanket or chair and spend a summer evening outdoors with live talent. Every concert is free and family-friendly. The programming covers rock and roll, blues, soul, Latin dance music, reggae and additional genres.

Past performers include The Castaways, Los Rebeldes, American Bootleg, Sons of Groove, and Salsa del Soul.

Two Saturday evening performances are also presented annually: a country show featuring Jeff Dayton and a folk festival with Dan Israel and Friends.

Kids Summer Concert Series

During the summer, Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheatre in Wolfe Park offers free entertainment for children. Bring a blanket for the music, then make a day of it with time at the playground, lunch in the park or a swim at the Aquatic Park.

Shows take place Wednesdays from 10 – 11 am, mid-June through August. Individual performances run from 45 minutes to one hour. Because the performances are not covered, shades, hats and umbrellas are recommended.

Past musical performers include Kidpower with Rachael, Tricia and the Toonies, Sticks & Tones, Jolly Pops, Teddy Band Bear and others.

Open Mic Night

On summer Thursday evenings, St. Louis Park gives local artists and groups a chance to perform publicly and build awareness through Open Mic Nights. The events run from 7 – 8 pm at Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheatre in Wolfe Park.

Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, dinner or snacks while enjoying new local entertainment. Open Mic Night is suitable for all ages.

Concerts in the Park

All summer, the City of Golden Valley presents Concerts in the Park at Brookview Park. Performances are scheduled on Mondays at 7 pm.

Most groups play at the gazebo, while some larger ensembles use the large pavilion. Visitors can bring a lawn chair or blanket and hear a range of styles, such as 60’s rock, Latin dance music, big band, swing and world music.

Previous performers include the Percolators, Pan Handlers Steel Drum Band, Salsa del Soul, Capri Big Band, and The 1st John Philip Sousa Memorial Band.

Park Tavern

In pleasant weather, Park Tavern presents live patio music every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday night from 5:30 – 8 pm. Frequent performers include Small Town Radio, The Teddy Holidays, Ragtown, The Swamp Kings, Cabin String Band, Scottie Devlin, Liam Gerard, Colby Straka and many others.

Park Tavern’s Facebook page regularly lists upcoming bands.

Schullers Tavern

Schullers Tavern offers live music in a roadhouse-style atmosphere. Live bands perform each Saturday night from October through April.