Events in Minneapolis — August 2026 (209 Things to Do)

August 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota brings 209 live events across the city, led by music (56), community (45), food & drink (17). 49 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Minneapolis in August 2026?

There are 209 events in Minneapolis, Minnesota in August 2026, including The Commons park (2026) at The Commons park (6:00 PM), Urban Classic Presents: The Music of Rufus and Chaka Khan at Main Stage Showroom (7:00 PM), Poetry Night with Jolene Brink, Krissy Kludt, and Anna Zumbahlen at Magers & Quinn Booksellers (7:00 PM), TAKEOVER THURSDAYS: VOL 65 at Abi's Restaurant (9:00 PM). Browse the full August 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Minneapolis in August 2026?

Yes — 49 August 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Minneapolis. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Minneapolis for a specific date in August 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Minneapolis, Minnesota with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow August 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Minneapolis — August 2026

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Events in Minneapolis — August 2026

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The Commons park (2026)

Urban Classic Presents: The Music of Rufus and Chaka Khan

Poetry Night with Jolene Brink, Krissy Kludt, and Anna Zumbahlen

Takeover Thursdays: Vol 65

Near Death and Spiritual Experiences

Hennepin Arts Show – The Algorithm is Gonna Get You

Minneapolis Farmers Market - Nicollet Mall — Thursday

Lake Harriet Buckthorn Slaying

STEM Day at the Minnesota State Fair

Nia Dance Fitness Class

Crafternoon

Sampler Session: Water-soluble Monotype

Life & Limb 25!

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids

Musiq Soulchild

The Get-Up Mondays

Camden Farmers Market — Thursday

Erin Livingston and Linda Peterson

August 27 Paint & Sip at Inbound BrewCo

On a Clear Day: An Evening with Mistress Ginger

Salsa on1 Intermediate 1

Thursday Night Comedy at Troubadour

Job Search Assistance: Goodwill-Easter Seals

Chess Club

Audubon Farmers Market — Thursday

Chess Club

Minnesota Made: Artists and Performers - Lakewood Walking Tour

Flower Hour

Hike Minnehaha Gorge, Coldwater Spring, and Sea Salt

The Conscious Card Circle

Knitting in Nature

come play and learn pokémon.

Thursday Night at The Commons: Line Dance with Billie

Shut Up & Write!® South Minneapolis Coffee Shop

6:30pm Thursday Foam Dodgeball @ Sabathani Community Center

Salsa on1 Foundations (Thursday)

Spud & His Buds | Fiona Hayes | Count Spookula

Llama Fest @ Textile Center

Omnira: Actus Fabulae Variety Show and Night Market

Tyler Herwig @ Umbra Minneapolis

Roxy's Cabaret Presents: Reba McEntire and Friends

Wayne Anthony Presents Ultimate Sinatra

Friday Night Drumming at LHSC

Moon Night

SoundWave Frequency V3

Comedy Sportz

Hennepin Arts Show – The Algorithm is Gonna Get You

Michael Che Live Special Taping

Contemplative Dance Practice (CDP)

Musiq Soulchild

Internet Kids - Hyperpop Dance Party - Ages 18+

Twin Cities Shopping Bazaar

Friday Happy Hour Trivia

Tame Impala Deadbeat tour

Minneapolis AI Tech & Finance Networking Event

Across the Water

Pride and Prejudice

Soirée de Verlaine - Music concert

In the Heights

Full Moon Metal Casting

The Commons park (2026)

The Commons park (2026)

Urban Classic Presents: The Music of Rufus and Chaka Khan

Urban Classic Presents: The Music of Rufus and Chaka Khan

Poetry Night with Jolene Brink, Krissy Kludt, and Anna Zumbahlen

Poetry Night with Jolene Brink, Krissy Kludt, and Anna Zumbahlen

Takeover Thursdays: Vol 65

Takeover Thursdays: Vol 65

Near Death and Spiritual Experiences

Near Death and Spiritual Experiences

Hennepin Arts Show – The Algorithm is Gonna Get You

Hennepin Arts Show – The Algorithm is Gonna Get You

Minneapolis Farmers Market - Nicollet Mall — Thursday