Minneapolis Aquatennial 2026: Best Weekend Events, Food & Music
It's Aquatennial week in Minneapolis — the Best Days of Summer run July 18–26, 2026, with free events across downtown, the riverfront, and Bde Maka Ska. Here's everything happening around the Twin Cities.
In this episode:
Aquatennial Torchlight Parade rolls down Nicollet Mall Wednesday evening — one of the most iconic free events of the Minneapolis summer
Lucero plays First Avenue Wednesday July 22, performing Nobody's Darlings front-to-back for its 20th anniversary; Off Campus Night Saturday July 25 and Audrey Hobert Monday July 27 round out the week
Sean Sherman (Owamni) is opening Indígena…
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