Beer Gardens at Great Lakes Aquarium

Beer Garden events are held outside the Great Lakes Aquarium every Thursday in July and August and feature rotating food trucks and musical artists, with views of the Aerial Lift Bridge and Duluth Harbor.

Admission into the Beer Garden is free. Cash or credit cards are accepted for food and beverages purchased at the outdoor bar. Families and non-human companions are welcome (though guests must be at least 21 years old to consume alcohol).

Great Lakes Aquarium is open for indoor exploration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. (Standard admission rates apply.) Indoor restrooms will remain accessible until the Beer Garden closes at 8 p.m.

2025 Performance Schedule
July 10 – Skarlett Woods
July 17 – Yuya Mix
July 24 – Ashe Berton
July 31 – Hannah Rey
August 7 – Russ Sackett
August 14 – Charity Huot
August 21 – Chris Holm
August 28 – The Hot Club of Duluth

2025 Food Truck Schedule
July 10 – Tom’s Taste of Chicago
July 17 – ACME Chicken Bowls
July 24 – Bowlz N’ Thangz
July 31 – Johnny B’s Food Truck
August 7 – Buns To Go
August 14 – The Gumbeaux Guys
August 21 – Johnny B’s Food Truck
August 28 – ACME Chicken Bowls