Minnesota events in December 2026
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Bloomington Winter Farmers Market
Dates: Nov 14, Dec 12, Feb 13, Mar 13.
European Christmas Market (Union Depot)
Fri-Sun, free admission.
Big Lake Winter Farmers Market
Dates: Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 17.
Angine de Poitrine
Cribbage Tournament at Fulton
Cribbage tournament at Fulton Taproom (listing on VenuNite).
The Wildwoods
An Evening with Peter Mulvey & Friends
The Beautiful Day: Kurt Elling Sings Christmas
“the standout male vocalist of our time” – New York Times Two-time Grammy winner and seventeen-time nominee Kurt Elling has secured his place among the world’s foremost jazz vocalists. There, he is renown
48th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Friday, December 4: 10am-7pm (Twilight Shopping 4 -7 pm)* Saturday, December 5: 10am-5pm Sunday, December 6: 10am-5pm From December 4-6, discover beautiful, handcrafted gifts created by some of the area’s finest
A Christmas Story: The Musical
A CHRISTMAS STORY Book by Joseph Robinette. Music and lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Based on the motion picture A Christmas Story distributed...
Dos Santos with DJ Miguel Vargas
Turn Turn Turn
“Gorgeous harmonies and beautiful finger-picking” – Americana UK Turn Turn Turn bonded over their mutual love of close harmony 60s and 70s country, folk, and pop music. Then, they formed an original America
48th Annual Holiday Bazaar
Friday, December 4: 10am-7pm (Twilight Shopping 4 -7 pm)* Saturday, December 5: 10am-5pm Sunday, December 6: 10am-5pm From December 4-6, discover beautiful, handcrafted gifts created by some of the area’s finest
Arlen with Abby Webster
Gunhild Carling
“a star with megawatt energy and a breathtaking breadth of talent” – Theater Pizzazz Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss e
Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night (Union Depot)
4-8:30 p.m., free; also the Winter Carnival button reveal.
Leo Kottke: Live at The Ordway
“wild, highly technical blend of bluegrass, folk, and jazz and classical” – Rolling Stone Prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of work and an unrivaled fingerpicking style. His f
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Minnesota Crookston (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Minnesota Crookston, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Minnesota Crookston (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Minnesota Crookston, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Nicollet Island Winter Market
Join Us for the Nicollet Island Winter Market! Don’t miss the Nicollet Island Winter Market on Saturday, December 5 from 10 am to 4 pm! It’s the perfect destination for your holiday and seasonal shopping, featuring a f
Pert Near Sandstone
Mike Cooley (of Drive-By Truckers)
“Cooley sounds as sharp and wise as a Georgia country judge” – Rolling Stone Mike Cooley is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as a member of the Southern rock band Drive-By Tru
Nicollet Island Winter Market
Join Us for the Nicollet Island Winter Market! Don’t miss the Nicollet Island Winter Market on Saturday, December 5 from 10 am to 4 pm! It’s the perfect destination for your holiday and seasonal shopping, featuring a f
Asleep At the Wheel
“scruffy but sincere traditionalists” – AllMusic Asleep at the Wheel ’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe for over fifty years. He is an ambassador of Western swing music, introducing its irresistible
Asleep At the Wheel
“scruffy but sincere traditionalists” – AllMusic Asleep at the Wheel ’s Ray Benson has been traversing the globe for over fifty years. He is an ambassador of Western swing music, introducing its irresistible
Esera Tuaolo – Act of Kindness Holiday Show
“Esera Tuaolo is an inspiration.” – The Voice BENEFITING HATE IS WRONG , AN ANTI-BULLYING ORGANIZATION. Esera Tavai Tuaolo is of Samoan ancestry and was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He grew up in povert
Mossy Roots Holiday Wreath Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit with Mossy Roots! Create your own fresh holiday wreath using seasonal greenery, natural elements, and festive touches. Mossy Roots will guide you through the process, whether you’re a seasoned
Minnesota Duluth vs. Northern State University (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Northern State University, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Northern State University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Northern State University, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Jamestown (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Jamestown, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Jamestown (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Jamestown, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Nathan Graham and Good Company with Molly Dean
Ben Cook-Feltz's 6th Annual Holiday Shindig
Sundays at Landmark: Santa’s Workshop
Come to the beautiful, historic Landmark Center for a festive afternoon the whole family will enjoy! Families are invited to take a free photo with Santa, then stay to explore a variety of fun holiday activities. Kids ca
The Peterson Family: ‘Twas the Jam Before Christmas
“What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune Help us celebrate the thirty-seventh anniversary of the Peterson Family Christmas Show! Here,
The Peterson Family: ‘Twas the Jam Before Christmas
“What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune Help us celebrate the thirty-seventh anniversary of the Peterson Family Christmas Show! Here,
Sarah Morris & The Sometimes Elves
Just say yes to a sparkly night of holiday favorites with Sarah Morris and the Sometimes Elves! Once a year, Sarah Morris gets out silver bells, the tinsel, the holly, and the jolly. Then, she invites her fr
Merry Christmas from José James
“eclectic, groove-minded jazz singer” – NPR “Merry Christmas from José James ” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and
Handel's Messiah (Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra)
Holiday concerts.
Merry Christmas from José James
“eclectic, groove-minded jazz singer” – NPR “Merry Christmas from José James ” raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show. James combines the classic jazz-crooner elegance of Frank Sinatra and
Landmark Live: Thomasina Petrus & Kashimana Ahua
Landmark Live: Thomasina Petrus & Kashimana Ahua Friday, December 18, 2026 6:45 PM — Cocktail Hour 7:00 PM — Auditorium Open for Seating 7:30 PM — Concert Thomasina Petrus is a professional jazz singer, song
Red Thread’s Holiday Show - Darkness and Dreams with Ponyfolk + Triple Fiddle
Southside Aces: Christmas in New Orleans
“A true authentic New Orleans dance-hall style band.” – New Orleans Traditional Jazz Quarterly Southside Aces have been playing holiday shows for over twenty years. They play favorites, lesser-knowns, eve
Travis Anderson Trio’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
“They swing like there’s no tomorrow.” – Jazz Police This blazingly energetic trio takes on Vince Guaraldi‘s holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas . Follow the story of these musicians who are to
A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band
“Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at Dakota with Andrew Walesch and his eighteen-piece big band. Ring in the holidays
AAW: Woodturning Demonstration
Experience the magic of woodturning with the American Association of Woodturners’ (AAW) free demonstrations held every third Sunday, 1–4 pm, at the Gallery of Wood Art. Watch as expert turners from the American Associati
The Bad Plus Farewell Tour Finale
“finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times The Bad Plus are the ultimate originals. A democratic unit with a clear vision
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Thunder at Timberwolves (NBA Christmas Day)
Christmas Day game, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN.
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Wisconsin-Superior (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Wisconsin-Superior, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
The New Standards Preener’s Eve Show
“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret
The New Standards Preener’s Eve Show
“The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times Minnesota stalwarts The New Standards create an intriguing blend of everything from classic cabaret