Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from July 8 to July 10, 2026: • Father John Misty at Palace Theatre (July 8, 2026) • KC Johns at Stillwater River Boats (July 9, 2026) • Hot Club Mania at Sunset Series (July 9, 2026) • Death Cab for Cutie at Armory (Jul 10, 2026)

Father John Misty at Palace Theatre (July 8, 2026)

July 8, 2026 Wednesday
Father John Misty
with King Tuff
at Palace Theatre
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Father John Misty returns to Minnesota, playing the Palace Theatre, in St Paul, on July 8, 2026.

The ticket limit is strict. Any attempt to exceed the posted ticket limit per customer or household, or to game the system in any way, will result in cancellation of orders without notice. There is a transfer delay for all tickets prior to the show.

Father John Misty

We just saw the singer in July 2025 and wrote, “Clad in black suit, Misty and band (vocals/guitar, saxophone, keys, drums, bass) came out with a darkly funky sound, even edging into some electronic sound. After ditching his guitar, Misty prowled and sauntered across the front of the stage. He’s got a real presence and the sultry funk mood was creating a real vibe. Getting a guitar again, Misty was on with a rocker, and a whistling solo to end the song. A funky keys intro to the next song made it clear that this was going to be the lowest key set of the day. It was a zag to the other performers’ zig in terms of pace and energy, and Misty stood out as doing something different. The saxophone solo on a mid-set song was jazzy and continued the more mellow feel. This was stripped down from all of the vocal effects that Misty will use, and it was nice to hear him simply sing. A latter song felt like it would play perfectly as part of a lounge act, and that’s a compliment. Just as he lulled the crowd into that vibe, he and the popped into the higher energy She Cleans Up and Misty was in full strut mode. While some of the audience may have been puzzled, I really liked what Father John Misty did with his set.”

King Tuff to open.

KC Johns at Stillwater River Boats (July 9, 2026)

July 9, 2026 Thursday
KC Johns
at Rockin’ and Rollin’ on the River
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RWP Presents: Rockin’ and Rollin’ on the River is the summer concert and dinner series on the St Croix River (departing from Stillwater, Minnesota). What a great time to enjoy music as you sail down the beautiful river. The upcoming July 9th event will feature “Rodeo Queen” KC Johns.

Details below

RWP Presents: Rockin’ and Rollin’ on the River
Thursday, July 9 at 5:30 PM
Stillwater River Boats
525 South Main Street, Stillwater, MN 55082

About KC Johns: KC Johns delivers infectious country-rock with dynamic, compelling vocals and an undeniable determination. She turned heads with her viral single “Rodeo Queen,” hitting over 2.4 million streams, climbing to #28 on Texas Country Radio, and earning Top 10 honors from the Texas Country Music Association.

Johns kicked off 2026 with “Bad Perfume,” accompanied by a music video. The track is a smoky, dangerous rocker driven by bold guitars and sultry rhythm, capturing the intoxicating rush of a love that smelled sweet at first but turned sharp and unforgettable. “Bad Perfume” made the Highest Debut on both the American Country Music and Texas Country Music charts, earning Song of the Week and ranking third in first-week adds.

From opening for major artists like Luke Bryan, Chris Young, and Randy Houser to headlining her own stages around the world, KC brings her signature blend of honesty, grit, and soulful storytelling. She remains grounded in connection, dedicated to creating experiences that resonate, all while enjoying a glass of her Thunder Mesquite Smoked Bourbon Whiskey. Learn more at KCJohns.Rocks.

Hot Club Mania at Sunset Series (July 9, 2026)

July 9, 2026 Thursday
Hot Club Mania
at Sunset Series
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Hot Club Mania will be playing the Sunset Series in Hopkins as part of the Free Summer Music Series in Downtown Park.

Details below:

FREE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES IN DOWNTOWN PARK

From local favorites to emerging new talent, the Sunset Series is a showcase for great talent from all genres.

Join us Thursday evenings, mid-June though mid-August at 7pm in Downtown Park, 40 Ninth Avenue S, Hopkins. Bring a chair and some friends!

If there’s rain, we’ll announce we’re moving indoors by 3pm day of concert.

June 11 Salsa del Soul
June 18 Tae & The Neighborly
June 25 The Strolling Clones
July 9 Hot Club Mania
July 16 International Reggae All-Stars (Hopkins Raspberry Festival week)
July 23 The Montvales
July 30 Hopkins Westwind Big Band
August 6 Power of 10
August 13 Obi Original & The Black Atlantics
August 20 Kelly Blau Trio

📍 Downtown Park, City of Hopkins
🎶 Free and open to all

Death Cab for Cutie at Armory (Jul 10, 2026)

July 10, 2026 Friday
Death Cab for Cutie
with Jay Som
at Armory
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Indie rock titans and eight-time GRAMMY nominees Death Cab for Cutie returns to Minnesota, playing the Armory, in Minneapolis, on July 10, 2026, in support of their 11th studio album I Built You A Tower.

Death Cab for Cutie at 7th Street, Minneapolis (03 01 2001)

We saw them at the small 7th Street Entry in March 2001 and wrote, “I still think the name Death Cab for Cutie is a pretty dumb name, but I suppose the name gets people’s attention. I’m just not sure how serious people will take them with a name like ‘death cab’. I saw the band at the 7th Street Entry in 2001, I believe this was the first time I’ve been to 7th Street, although, once again, I could be wrong (I have poor memory). The notes I wrote about this date had nothing to do with the band, simply that I think the name is silly. It was overall a bad week for me: on this date, the thermostat in my house broke. I had to drive to Fleet Farm to pick up a new one for $50. Slept at 3am the night before the show, so I was dead tired at this rather late show. The Jealous Sound, from Los Angeles, opened up for this show.”

Jay Som to open.

Death Cab for Cutie Tour Dates

July 10 – Minneapolis, MN – Armory *
July 11 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
July 12 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park *
July 14 – Cincinnati, OH – MegaCorp Pavilion *
July 15 – Cleveland, OH – Jacobs Pavilion *
July 17 – Philadelphia, PA – Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts ^
July 18 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC ^
July 19 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre ^
July 21 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion ^
July 22 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek ^
July 24 – St. Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre #
July 25 – Bentonville, AR – The Momentary #
July 26 – Council Bluffs, IA – Harrah’s Stir Cove #
July 28 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater #
July 29 – Sandy, UT – Sandy Amphitheater #
July 31 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre #
August 2 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre #
August 3 – Los Angeles, CA – The Greek Theatre #
August 4 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park #
August 6 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas &
August 7 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre &
August 9 – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands +
September 6 – Seattle, WA – Bumbershoot +
September 16 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre %
September 17 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theatre %
September 19 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse %
September 20 – Edinburgh, UK – Corn Exchange %
September 21 – Gateshead, UK – The Glasshouse %
September 23 – Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building %
September 25 – London, UK – Troxy %
September 26 – London, UK – Troxy %
September 29 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg %
September 30 – Brussels, Belgium – Cirque Royal %
October 1 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle %
October 3 – Paris, France – Elysée Montmartre %
November 8 – Osaka, JP – Matsushita IMP Hall
November 9 – Tokyo, JP – Toyosu Pit
November 12 – Sydney, NSW – Hordern Pavilion
November 13 – Melbourne, VIC – Margaret Court Arena
November 15 – Brisbane, QLD – Fortitude Music Hall%
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With Support From:
*Jay Som
^Japanese Breakfast
#Nation of Language
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%Pool Kids