Visiting Minneapolis in spring is a unique experience. In fact, for people outside of Minnesota, the first thought of this state and its largest metropolis is that of winter. This is why images of Minnesota in spring are so unbelievable. The city comes alive and becomes more vibrant than ever. However, there’s more to do in Minneapolis in spring than just sightseeing.
With that in mind, here’s a brief entertainment guide through the spring season in Minneapolis. We’ve tried to make it as comprehensive as possible in order to add something for everyone.
- Concerts
Speaking of cultural life, Minneapolis and St. Paul are a huge stop for any serious band or artist touring the Midwest. This spring season, they had some huge names visit (or revisit the city), with each month having a pretty impressive list to brag about.
March was marked by Olivia Rodrigo’s “Guts” world tour in St. Paul, while Bad Bunny returned to Minnesota for the first performance there in more than five years.
April was marked by a concert by Jeff Roesenstock, The Veronicas, and Panchiko, each filling the venue where they performed. The month started with a Fall Out Boy concert on April 6th, and carried on pretty hard.
May wasn’t behind, with one of heavy metal’s oldest bands, Judas Priest, visiting near the beginning of the month. Later in the month, there’s a concert by Teezo Touchdown, Belle and Sebastian, and Charlie Parr.
Most of these concerts were either at the First Avenue, Varsity Theater, or Target center. This is where you can expect the next season’s and next year’s concerts (at least those with larger attendance) to take place, as well.
Overall, if you’re a concert enthusiast, spring is a promising season for visiting Minneapolis.
- Minneapolis nightlife
Minneapolis is a metropolis, and it has a nightlife to match. First of all, you want to check out some of its most popular nightclubs.
The first place you want to visit is The Pourhouse in Minneapolis. This is the most popular prohibition-themed bar, which hosts something every single night of the week. With its 25-foot HD projection and over 50 TVs, it’s also a place that often hosts major sporting events. In other words, you don’t have to go to a sports bar to watch a game. Still, it’s an ideal place to dance the night away.
Tantrum Club is a place that has a vibrant international vibe. Here, you can dance to virtually any kind of music from all over the world. The place has some amazing events, and you shouldn’t be surprised to stumble upon a theme night. It’s Afrobeat, is not just about music, it’s also combined with delicious African culinary offerings, aimed at giving you a complete experience.
You can end up with a late-night snack. Minneapolis has some of the world’s best pizza places that are open all night, and if you want a truly authentic Minneapolis experience, you should go for Juicy Lucy (the Minnesotan take on cheeseburger).
- Daytime fun
When it comes to daytime fun, there’s so much to experience in spring. Minnehaha Park and Falls are especially beautiful this time of year. There’s also an amazing sculpture garden that’s a must-visit spot for all art lovers.
The city has numerous museums, a zoo, and an amazing theater. Still, if culture is your primary objective, visiting the Minneapolis Institute of Art is a mandatory item on your list.
Depending on your idea of fun, you might also want to visit one of Minneapolis’ many farmers markets. For instance, you have the Minneapolis Farmer’s Market, St. Paul Farmers Market, Mill City Farmers Market, and Nicollet Mall Farmers Market.
In each of these locations, you can always find fresh ingredients for your meal, fresh flowers (this is one of the best things about visiting the place in spring), and specialty foods that you wouldn’t find elsewhere. While this last part may sound strange, baked goods are never the same as they are on a farmer’s market, and you owe it to yourself to see this.
Richfield Farmers Market operates from May to October, which means that it starts out in late spring. By visiting, you’ll also support the local community, which won’t go unnoticed.
- Sporting event
Earlier on, we’ve mentioned the prospect of watching a game at a club. Well, it’s more traditional to watch it at a sports bar or at a stadium. You see, residents of Minneapolis are crazy about all sorts of sports. Why wouldn’t they be?
First of all, they’re the home of the Minnesota Vikings and a U.S. Bank Stadium. Making a stop here is a no-brainer for any sports fan, but even if you’re not a sports fan, this marvel of modern architecture is worth seeing live.
Now, most cities don’t even have one team to brag about, but Minnesota also has TImberwolves, an NBA team with one of the oldest traditions in the world. It has a passionate fanbase and there’s always a game to catch.
Still, the list goes on and on. Minneapolis has a team in every sport from hockey, to soccer, and even its university sport is more than admirable.
To make the long story short, on most nights there’s something to watch, but the local fanbase is passionate enough about this even when the home team is not playing.
In fact, watching a game in Minneapolis can have such a strong impact on a person that they can become a sports fan after a single game night.
Wrap up
While some of the above-listed are spring-exclusive, most of these things can be enjoyed any season. Minneapolis nightlife is strong all year round, although it’s true that spring awakens everything and makes things more vibrant in general. Still, Minneapolis is one of those cities that are worth visiting more than once. In order to see as much as you can, make sure to plan at least one visit for every season. It’s still not too late to make a quick trip by the end of the spring.
