Music in and near Minneapolis, MN

St. Paul and Minneapolis concerts bring the biggest acts in the world to the Twin Cities, and considering the level of the local venues, it’s really no surprise. Xcel Energy Center is consistently nominated for "Arena of the Year" honors, and Target Center has drawn more than 30 million fans over the years to see the likes of U2, Prince, and Bob Dylan—who, coincidentally, used to own Minneapolis’s iconic Orpheum Theater. A diversion from the larger arenas, the Orpheum headlines the city’s collection of historic, more-intimate venues, which also includes the Guthrie Theater and the Chanhassen Dinner Theater.