The first weekend of February 2026 is shaping up to be a busy one for music fans in the Twin Cities, with a diverse lineup of artists taking the stage. From indie pop to country and jazz, the schedule offers something for a wide range of tastes. , in particular, is packed with performances across Minneapolis, and St. Paul.
Sudan Archives Headlines Fine Line
Gonzo pop artist Sudan Archives is set to perform at the Fine Line in Minneapolis on as part of her BPM North American Tour 2026, with Cain Culto also on the bill. The artist previously performed at Pitchfork Festival in Chicago on .
Eric Church Brings Free The Machine Tour to St. Paul
Country star Eric Church, with Ella Langley as support, will be performing at the Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul on at 7:30 p.m. The Grand Casino Arena has outlined a bag policy for the event, discouraging guests from bringing bags, with restrictions on purse sizes and a prohibition of backpacks, coolers, and large totes. Medical and parenting bags will be permitted with screening. The venue is also cashless, accepting only credit card and mobile payment options for concessions, retail, and parking. Box office transactions will also be credit card only.
A Night of Varied Sounds Across the Cities
Beyond the headlining acts, offers a wealth of smaller, more intimate performances. At the Dakota in Minneapolis, Mason Jennings will be performing at 6:30 p.m. The Pillar Forum will host 12th House Sun, alongside Berzica, I Have No Love For Men Like You, and Ladyslipper, starting at 7 p.m. An Evening with Charlie Parr is scheduled for the St. Mane Theatre in Lanesboro, Minnesota, also at 7 p.m.
For those seeking a dance vibe, Decades Dance Party with DJ Shane Kramer will take place at Zen Arcade in Minneapolis, and Hot Flash Dance, a dance party geared towards “Divas of a Certain Age,” will be at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, both starting at 7 p.m. Dude Lagoon will perform at Animales BBQ in Minneapolis at the same time.
Local and Emerging Artists Take Center Stage
Several venues are showcasing local and emerging talent. Arcola, with Glass Eyed Brother and Sawtooth Witch, will kick off the day with a 1 p.m. Performance at White Squirrel Bar in St. Paul (a free show). Mammoth Moth will follow at the same venue at 6 p.m., also free. Left To Suffer, with The Last Ten Seconds of Life, Larcɇnia Roɇ, and Fr3ak, will perform at 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis at 6:30 p.m. MC Pirate Pants, with Virginia’s Basement, SURLY GRRLY, and Pinched, will play Zhora Darling in Minneapolis, also at 7 p.m.
Jazz, Benefit Concerts, and More
Early Evening Jazz, featuring Adam Linz and Benny Weinbeck, will be at Berlin in Minneapolis at 4:30 p.m. (free). Yohannes Tona & Kenni Holmen are also scheduled to perform at Berlin, Minneapolis at 7:30 p.m. A benefit concert for Immigrant Neighbors, featuring Baby Mahi & The Sitters, Soctopus, Deletist, Clung Tight, and Change Of, will be held at Mortimer’s in Minneapolis at 8 p.m. Billy Johnson, with Angie Gislason, Scott Best & Kate Snyder, will perform at 318 Cafe in Excelsior, Minneapolis, also at 8 p.m.
The Elovaters and Pink Floyd Tribute Round Out the Weekend
The Elovaters, with Shwayze and Jarv, will perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis at 8 p.m. Battery Eyes, with In Lieu, Unstable Shapes, and Laura Larson, will play at Cloudland Theater in Minneapolis at 8 p.m. The Music of Pink Floyd with the Minnesota Orchestra is scheduled for 8 p.m., though the venue was not specified.
For those looking for a more alternative experience, About To Run will present “Phish Beneath the Ice” at Icehouse in Minneapolis at 8 p.m.
