
Jun 2023
Rock the Bayfront 2023
Local and regional bands will perform Friday night and all day Saturday as part of the Grandma’s Marathon weekend festivities. Friday Schedule 5 p.m. - DJ music 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. – Arch Allies Saturday Schedule 8 a.m. - DJ music 9 a.m. to noon – Rock-a-Billy Revue 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Rafe Carlson 2:30 to 4 p.m. - Laura Velvet 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – G.B. Leighton 7 to 9 p.m. – Buckwild 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.…
Find out more »Rock the Bayfront 2023
Local and regional bands perform all day as part of the Grandma’s Marathon weekend festivities. Saturday Schedule 8 a.m. - DJ music 9 a.m. to noon – Rock-a-Billy Revue 12:30 to 2 p.m. – Rafe Carlson 2:30 to 4 p.m. - Laura Velvet 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. – G.B. Leighton 7 to 9 p.m. – Buckwild 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. – Rhino Sounds Unlimited will provide DJs to play music between the live acts. Bayfront Festival Park will be…
Find out more »Pardi in the Park with Jon Pardi
Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Jon Pardi performs with several special guests. 5:00 p.m. - gates open 5:30 p.m. - Rafe Carlson 6:30 p.m. - (TBA) 7:30 p.m. - Matt Koziol 9:00 p.m. - Jon Pardi
Find out more »Hippo Campus, Miloe and Papa Mbye
From the very beginning, with its debut album, Landmark (2017), to the most recent release, LP3, Minneapolis’ Hippo Campus has been trying to make sense of the world. Nearly a decade into being a band, Hippo Campus still embraces and is guided by the ethos of shaking it up and obscuring feelings in their music. Hippo Campus will be joined by Miloe and Papa Mbye. Tickets can be purchased at axs.com.
Find out more »Flo Rida
Flo Rida has smashed digital download sales records and earned several platinum certifications, but at his heart, this singer/songwriter is a performer and can't wait to rock the Bayfront! VIP Party Pit Presale starts Mar. 13 through Mar. 15 at 10 p.m. and can be ordered here. General admission sales start on Mar. 16 at 8 a.m. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. and music starts at 5:30 p.m. The show will occur rain or shine.
Find out more »Jul 2023
Party in the Park with Hairball 2023
Hairball performs its 12th annual Party in the Park at Bayfront. Hairball recreates the good-time party atmosphere of the decadent 1980s with costumes, makeup, a tour de force sound and light show complete with pyrotechnics and musical tributes to the likes of Kiss, Guns 'n' Roses, Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Poison and more. The band is celebrating its 23rd year of rocking across the country. The concert will occur rain or shine, but there may be weather…
Find out more »Duluth Fourth Fest 2023
Duluth's Independence Day celebration features live music throughout the day and fireworks from 10:10 to about 10:30 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m. Music Lineup Derek & the 50 South Band Wild Horses Black River Revue Admission is free and handicap accessible. Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs. No bottles, outside food, coolers, weapons or animals are allowed at Bayfront Park. No unsanctioned fireworks or open flames are allowed in the park -- and that includes sparklers.…
Find out more »Trampled by Turtles and Jenny Lewis
Trampled by Turtles return to Bayfront Festival Park with Jenny Lewis. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at axs.com.
Find out more »Bayfront Reggae & World Music Festival 2023
The 17th annual Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival features various artists celebrating cultural equality through reggae and world music.
Find out more »Festival by the Lake 2023
The third annual Festival by the Lake features food, live music, a children’s fun area, product and service displays, shopping, demonstrations, arts and crafts, beer and other exhibits of interest. This year’s featured performers include Boomstick, Side Street Detour, the Jane Gang, Born Too Late and a special reunion performance by Sound Inc. There is a suggested donation of $5 to attend the festival, which benefits the Bluebird Foundation, a 501 c3 that awards grants and scholarships to regional high-school-age…
Find out more »Aug 2023
Bon Iver
Bon Iver brings its tour to Duluth for an outdoor concert at Bayfront Park. The opening act has not been announced. Bon Iver has generated worldwide praise from critics and fans alike since the release of the band's debut album For Emma, Forever Ago in 2007. After assembling a talented touring band and traveling across the world, Bon Iver released its highly anticipated 2011 follow-up album, Bon Iver, Bon Iver. Met with further critical acclaim, the release netted Grammy Awards…
Find out more »One event on Aug 12, 2023 at 12:00 pm
One event on Aug 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm
Bayfront Blues Festival 2023
One event on Aug 12, 2023 at 12:00 pm
One event on Aug 13, 2023 at 12:00 pm
The 34th annual Bayfront Blues Festival is a three-day outdoor concert running Aug. 11-13. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day of the festival.
Find out more »The Tribute Fest 2023
The Tribute Fest raises funds for homeless veterans by presenting two days of rock cover bands. Free tickets are available for veterans, active-duty personnel and their families. General tickets are available online at thetributefest.com. Friday, Aug. 25 Schedule 1:30 p.m. - Silver Streak (tribute to the Eagles) 3:30 p.m. - Heartless (tribute to Heart) 5:30 p.m. - The Issue (tribute to Aerosmith) 7:30 p.m. - Chained Lightning (tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd 9:30 p.m. - Noise Pollution (tribute to AC/DC) Saturday,…
Find out more »NYS Community Day and Backpack Drive
Neighborhood Youth Services, a program of the Family Freedom Center, presents its annual Community Day and Backpack Drive. In 2022, as part of Community Day, the Family Freedom Center gave away more than 1,500 drawstring bags filled with school supplies. It hosted a community picnic at Bayfront Festival Park, where it provided free haircuts and braiding for the youth, 31-day bus cards, food, games and more. Partners in the event include the Duluth Police Department, the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center,…
Find out more »Sep 2023
Lake Superior Harvest Festival
Celebrating food, farmers and community. Presented by the Sustainable Farming Association. Suggested donation: $5 per person or $10 per family. Live music, energy fair, arts and crafts, food court and more.
Find out more »One event on Sep 16, 2023 at 11:30 am
One event on Sep 17, 2023 at 11:00 am
Duluth Oktoberfestival 2023
One event on Sep 16, 2023 at 11:30 am
One event on Sep 17, 2023 at 11:00 am
The fourth annual Duluth Oktoberfestival in Bayfront Park runs Sept. 15-17. Friday Schedule 4 p.m. - Oktoberfestival Entrance featuring the Lake Superior Low Brass Ensemble 4:30 p.m. - Kerry Christensen 5:15 p.m. - Oktoberfest All Stars featuring Gasper Krek 6:15 p.m. - Ketty Christensen 6:50 p.m. - Women’s Steinholding Contest 7:05 p.m. - Alpensterne 8 p.m. - Men’s Steinholding Contest 8:15 p.m. - Alpensterne 9:15 p.m. - Two-handed Steinholding Contest 9:30 p.m. - Winzige Hosen Saturday Schedule 11:30 a.m. -…
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