Music in the Parks Application to Perform
The 2026 Music in the Parks Application to Perform is now open!
Bryant Square
Bryant Square Park Music
This series is sponsored by the South Uptown Neighborhood association.
New sound system as of 2026 can handle small to medium and some bigger bands.
Very active help for bands to get settled into playing for the community.
Concerts at this location are surrounded with events, meaning the crowd is more community based and bustling.
For more questions about Bryant Square music and South Uptown Neighborhood association please contact Jason Green at Jngreen@minneapolisparks.org or 612-370-4773
The Commons
The Commons Downtown Noon Concerts
Fender Passport 600-watt PA system for use at this location.
Smaller bands have had great success in this location. This location can accommodate big bands but there is limited overhead cover.
Beautiful scenery is located right next to the US Bank Stadium. Crowd type is considered business lunch time, lots of families.
Bands are welcome to bring their own equipment to this location; there will be one sound technician to assist at this location.
For more information about this location please contact Concerts@minneapolisparks.org
Father Hennepin
Father Hennepin Bandstand
Fender Passport 600-watt 10 channel PA system for use at this location.
Big Bands of 60 have had great success playing at this location, but typically smaller bands.
Beautiful scenery is located right next to the historical Stone Arch Bridge.
Bands are welcome to bring their own equipment to this location, there will be one sound technician to assist at this location.
For more information about this location please contact Concerts@minneapolisparks.org.
Father Hennepin Bluff Park Venue Fact Sheet [PDF]
Lake Harriet
Lake Harriet Bandshell
Historic Venue, Allen& Heath sq6 mixer full live band setup.
Great for performances of all sizes. This historical venue is the diamond in the Minneapolis rough.
Additional questions Contact Concerts@minneapolisparks.org
Loring Park
Loring Park Music Series
Fender passport 2 with 10 channels available at this location.
This location is a historic location in the city with heavy usage, perfect for bands who want to play for the community. Great for smaller bands. Heavy family traffic, lots of passing traffic due to it being a centralized park.
Walker art and the Giant Cherry on the Spoon is just across the street from this location.
Any questions about music at Loring Park, please contact Tlove@minnepaolisparks.org or 612-238-5551
Loring Park Venue Fact Sheet [PDF]
Loring Park Driving Map [PDF]
Minnehaha Park
Minnehaha Tuesdays Noon Concerts
Fender Passport 600-watt 10 channel PA system for use at this location.
Big Bands, small bands all bands have had great success playing at this location, but typically smaller bands have fun at noon.
Great for all size bands with chairs for less than 40 or bring your own chairs too.
This stage has ADA accessible access. Just feet away from the historical Minnehaha Falls.
Contact Concerts@minneapolisparks.org for more information.
Minnehaha NOON Venue Fact Sheet [PDF]
Minnehaha Thursdays and Fridays 7pm Concerts
Full Allen and Health sq6 system with monitors mics and speakers.
Two sound technicians at this location. 40 chairs available.
Great for all size bands with chairs for less than 40 or bring your own chairs too.
This stage has ADA accessible access. Just feet away from the historical Minnehaha Falls.
Contact Concerts@minneapolisparks.org for more information.
Minnehaha Venue Fact Sheet [PDF]
Water Works
Water Works Saturday Concerts
Fender Passport 600 watt, 10 channel, PA system for use at this location.
Smaller bands solo performers have the best success at this location.
Beautiful scenery is located right next to the Mississippi River, Tatanka eatery and the stone arch bridge.
Bands are welcome to bring their own equipment to this location, there will be one sound technician to assist at this location.
For more information about this location please contact Concerts@minneapolisparks.org
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