200+ free outdoor concerts are scheduled at eight park venues and 60+ movies will be shown on an inflatable movie screen at parks across the city
Posted on 20 May, 2025
Music in the Parks concert at Lake Harriet Bandshell in August 2024
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is excited to announce the 2025 Music and Movies in the Parks lineup!
This year Minneapolis Music in the Parks features 200+ free outdoor concerts at eight park venues between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Movies in the Parks will host a free outdoor movie on an inflatable screen somewhere in the park system on more than 60 summer nights.
The entire schedule is posted at the Minneapolis Music and Movies in the Parks website (mplsmusicandmovies.com). Subscribe to email updates on the Music and Movies page to receive the schedule for the upcoming week in your inbox every Sunday night.
Full Music and Movies Calendar and Map
A printed pocket map will be available at all recreation centers, park restaurants and MPRB Headquarters. Concert performers and movie screenings may change throughout the summer, check online calendars for the most up-to-date information.
The MPRB thanks Hero Home Services for sponsoring the 2025 Minneapolis Music and Movies in the Parks series!
Movies in the Parks
Movies in the Parks are scheduled June 4-Aug. 30. A total of 66 outdoor movie screenings are planned, showing a wide variety of new releases and beloved classics, at different parks throughout the summer. Movies start 15 minutes after sunset.
Bringing your own blanket, chair and bug spray are recommended. People can also bring their own food and beverage, no glass please.
Movies in the Parks Online Calendar
Music in the Parks
Music in the Parks begins on Memorial Day, May 26, and ends Labor Day, Monday, September 1. A total of 205 events are scheduled to showcase an amazing variety of talented musicians and entertainers from Minneapolis and surrounding communities at eight unique park venues throughout the summer.
Music in the Parks Online Calendar
Music in the Parks concert at Water Works in August 2023
Volunteer Performers
The MPRB is incredibly appreciative of the hundreds of bands and entertainers who apply to volunteer for the Minneapolis Music in the Parks program every year. Minneapolis Music in the Parks helps performers reach new audiences, play on a unique stage with professional audio equipment and sound engineers, and contribute toward a cherished summertime tradition that dates back 130+ years.
In exchange for donating their time and talent, Music in the Parks performers receive free audio support and equipment and extensive marketing, including:
- An Artist’s Table to sell merchandise, connect with fans, and collect tips
- Thousands of printed maps/schedules distributed throughout the city
- Promotional posts on Instagram and Facebook
- An online calendar promoting concerts
- Weekly marketing emails
Minneapolis Music in the Parks concerts are always free to attend. Sponsorship revenue helps, but it does not cover the program’s costs. The 200+ concerts offered every year do not generate a profit and are subsidized by property taxes. Thank you for supporting Minneapolis Music in the Parks!
Venues and Schedules
Lake Harriet Bandshell
Address: 4135 W Lake Harriet Parkway
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 pm, Sunday 2 pm and 5:30 pm
Note: A Minneapolis Park Market is also available near the Bandshell during Sunday concerts.
Minnehaha Bandstand
Address: 4801 S Minnehaha Drive
Schedule: Thursdays, Fridays at 7 pm, and new this year, Tuesdays at 12 pm
Note: A Minneapolis Park Market is also available near the Bandstand during Friday concerts.
Water Works
Address: 425 West River Parkway
Schedule: Saturdays at 7 pm
Note: Concerts shift to Saturday nights this year, concessions available from Owamni’s outdoor Wakpa Bar!
The Commons
Address: 425 Portland Ave. S
Schedule: Wednesdays at 12 pm, Thursdays at 7 pm
Note: New this year is Trivia on the first and second Wednesday of each month
Bryant Square Park
Address: 3101 Bryant Ave. S
Schedule: Tuesdays, Thursdays at 6:30 pm
Loring Park
Address: 1382 Willow St.
Schedule: Tuesdays at 7 pm
Note: DJ in the Park on the second Saturday of each month, 4-8 pm
Father Hennepin Bluff Park
Address: 420 SE Main St.
Schedule: Tuesdays at 7 pm
Live on the Drive
Address: Various locations on Victory Memorial Drive
Schedule: Second Thursday of each month (June 12, July 10, Aug. 7) at 7 pm