Upcoming Events

Americana musician Teague Alexy plays most Monday evenings at Sir Ben’s.

After a bit of a break, Summer Parking Lot Concerts are back at the Coppertop Church. Singer, songwriter and composer Sara Thomsen is joined by her musical partner and spouse, Paula Pedersen, for this night of soft tunes on the top of the hill. Chairs are available, but attendees are invited to bring their own. Funds from the concession stand and freewill donations are split between Chum and First United Methodist Church.

The 2026 season of Music in the Park this week features Willy and the Rangers. Attendees should bring a chair or blanket. Food and refreshments are available to purchase from local vendors. In the event of rain, the concert may move the the Iron Trail Motors Event Center or to the bandstand in Olcott Park. Check social media for updates.

The 42nd annual Music in the Park concert series, formerly known as the Chester Creek Concert Series, features a variety of live music on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer. This summer all shows are at Lincoln Park while chalet renovations happen at Chester Bowl Park. The series is presented by Duluth Parks and Recreation and the Chester Bowl Improvement Club. The Twin Ports Express food truck will be on site and attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair. The…

Agnes Barthel of Duluth and Ben Quist of Albany, New York, are an organ and baritone duo hailing from St. Olaf College in Northfield. This summer, they are traveling across the country to present a series of free recitals featuring the works of Bach, Vierne, Mendelssohn and more. The program includes a combination of both vocal and organ literature, ranging from baroque to contemporary. A freewill offering is being collected to offset their travel expenses this summer. This recital is…

Daytime Big Time Jazz Orchestra performance celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the USA. They will be playing some classic Big Band tunes for the family. Bring blankets and chairs. Sponsored by the Musicians’ Performance Trust Fund. In the event of inclement weather, the show will relocate to Blacklist Brewing, 206 E. Superior St.

Adam Moe is a fiddler and singer/songwriter based in Duluth.

After two decades of writing songs, years of performing as a solo artist, and the release of his debut album Smoky Gold, Danny Frank has formed a cast of seasoned musicians that fully complements his style, better known as the Smoky Gold. Minnesota indie band The Harlow Pennies open the show. Food trucks for the night are Johnny B's, Bowlz n' Thangz and Oasis Del Norte. Glensheen's Concerts on the Pier are an opportunity for Duluthians to wander the Glensheen…

Big Top Chautauqua's year-round performance space hosts an open mic event on the first and third Wednesday of each month from 6 to 9 p.m. with a special guest host, offering attendees the opportunity to sing a song, play a tune, tell a joke or tell a story. Drinks and food are available for purchase.

Cajun Finn and the Po’ Boys perform on the patio outside Northern Waters Smokehaus. Band members include Bob Boman on trumpet, Randy Lee on clarinet, Tim Stratioti on trombone, Aaron Hallsten on banjo, Rich Mowers on tuba and Kurt Savela on drums. Event sponsored by the Musicians Performance Trust Fund.

Darin Bergsven plays jazz guitar during happy hour.

Husband-wife duo Between Howls is known for unique vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics and virtuosic instrumental arrangements. Bands, Brews & BBQ is a Thursday-night live music series in Chisholm that includes free admission to the Minnesota Discovery Center -- including the playground and play studio. The food court opens at 4:30 p.m.; music starts at 5:30.

Biwabik's Music in the Park series runs every other Thursday from June 18 to Aug. 27. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

Every Thursday, Sir Benedict's brings a little Celtic twist to the English pub with the Celtic Jam. This open session is available to anyone who wants to join in and is open to all ages and talent levels.

Enjoy Lake Superior Chamber Orchestra's 40th season with innovative programming that blends masterworks with contemporary compositions, regional artistry and community engagement. The concerts will take place at 7:00 PM each Thursday: July 2nd at Thorpe Langley Auditorium on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus and the July 9th and July 16th concerts at the Marshall Performing Arts Center on the University of Minnesota Duluth campus in Duluth. Highlighted in the three concerts of this summer are guest artists of national prestige…

Most Thursday nights StageNorth presents live music in an intimate setting "where groove meets grit." It is a donation-based series with new artists every week, a full-bar and state-of-the-art sound.

Aaron “Heatbox” Heaton is a professional beatboxer, loop artist, singer and voice actor. He makes a living making sounds with his mouth. He has performed in almost every state in the United States as well as in Canada, Mexico, The Netherlands, Scotland, China, Dubai, Qatar and New Zealand. He has sold thousands of records. He is also a songwriter, music arranger, audio engineer, video editor, video game designer, computer programmer, game show host, and the guy his parents call to…