Rocktober: October 13 to October 14, 2026
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Here are some shows in Minneapolis/St Paul from October 13 to October 14, 2026: • Hey, Nothing at Varsity Theater (Oct 13, 2026) • Castle Rat at Varsity Theater (Oct 14, 2026) • First to Eleven at 7th St Entry (Oct 14, 2026) • Armand Hammer at Fine Line (Oct 14, 2026)
Hey, Nothing at Varsity Theater (Oct 13, 2026)
Athens, GA-born and bred duo Hey, Nothing (Tyler Mabry and Harlow Phillips) is headlining the Varsity Theater, in Minneapolis, on October 13, 2026, in support of Hound (Music Soup / Interscope Records).
Tour Dates
9/22 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
9/24 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival
9/26 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall
9/27 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
9/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
10/1 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey
10/2 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
10/4 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
10/6 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre
10/7 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
10/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
10/11 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
10/13 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
10/14 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
10/16 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
10/17 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall
10/18 – Toronto, ON – Opera House
10/20 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
10/21 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
10/23 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
10/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)
10/26 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
10/27 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
10/30 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
11/10 – Dublin, Ireland – Whelan’s
11/12 – Glasgow, UK – St. Luke’s
11/13 – Edinburgh, UK – Cabaret Voltaire
11/15 – Leeds, UK – The Key Club
11/16 – Manchester, UK – Deaf Institute
11/17 – London, UK – The Garage
11/19 – Bristol, UK – Strange Brew
11/21 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Tolhuistin
11/22 – Paris, France – Boule Noire
11/24 – Berlin, Germany – Modus
11/25 – Cologne, Germany – Artheater
9/24 – Louisville, KY – Bourbon & Beyond Festival
9/26 – Dallas, TX – Echo Lounge & Music Hall
9/27 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
9/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Crescent Ballroom
10/1 – Los Angeles, CA – El Rey
10/2 – San Francisco, CA – August Hall
10/4 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theatre
10/6 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre
10/7 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
10/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – Soundwell
10/11 – Englewood, CO – Gothic Theatre
10/13 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
10/14 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
10/16 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
10/17 – Detroit, MI – Saint Andrews Hall
10/18 – Toronto, ON – Opera House
10/20 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
10/21 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
10/23 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
10/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts (TLA)
10/26 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
10/27 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
10/30 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
11/10 – Dublin, Ireland – Whelan’s
11/12 – Glasgow, UK – St. Luke’s
11/13 – Edinburgh, UK – Cabaret Voltaire
11/15 – Leeds, UK – The Key Club
11/16 – Manchester, UK – Deaf Institute
11/17 – London, UK – The Garage
11/19 – Bristol, UK – Strange Brew
11/21 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Tolhuistin
11/22 – Paris, France – Boule Noire
11/24 – Berlin, Germany – Modus
11/25 – Cologne, Germany – Artheater
Castle Rat at Varsity Theater (Oct 14, 2026)
October 14, 2026 Wednesday
Castle Rat
with Unto Others, Wraith Knight
at Varsity Theater
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Castle Rat
with Unto Others, Wraith Knight
at Varsity Theater
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One of the hottest bands touring this realm is Castle Rat. They are stopping by the Varsity Theater, in Minneapolis, on October 14, 2026.
Castle Rat at the Ship, Kansas City (September 12, 2025)
We drove to the Ship, Kansas City, on September 12, 2025 to witness fantasy doom metal: “Headlining was Castle Rat, delivering a powerful blend of Doom Metal, fantasy storytelling, and… sword fighting! Did I mention they’re theatrical? On lead vocals and rhythm guitar is the Rat Queen and all-around renaissance woman herself, Riley Pinkerton, backed by a band of fantasy characters: The Count (Franco Vittore, lead guitar/backing vocals), The Plague Doctor (Charley Ruddel, bass), The Druid (Josh Strmic, drums), and the Rat Reapress—not a musician, but a performer and antagonist to our heroic musicians (Rebecca Corrigan). Nostalgic clean vocals, Sabbath worthy bass lines, all the riffs you could want, gripping guitar solos, and a maniac of a drummer that I still won’t stop talking about… that’s a recipe for success on its own. Now add in a story line woven through the albums and into the stage show and a call to action for the crowd to assist the band in saving The Realm… the crowd went insane for this band. Castle Rat is out supporting their new album The Bestiary, a much-anticipated follow-up to their debut Into the Realm (2024). They’re causing quite a stir, and I highly recommend seeing them in smaller venues while you still can. This show confirmed that it may have been our last chance before they’re playing much larger rooms. If you’re lucky enough to be near a show that hasn’t sold out, grab a ticket now… and order that new album as well.”
Unto Others and Wraith Knight to open.
Tour Dates
Sep 23 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Sep 25 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Sep 28 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Bomb Factory
Sep 30 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Oct 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Oct 3 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
Oct 6 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 7 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
Oct 9 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
Oct 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
Oct 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand
Oct 12 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Oct 15 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
Oct 16 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
Oct 19 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Oct 20 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Oct 21 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
Sep 25 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Sep 28 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Bomb Factory
Sep 30 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Oct 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Oct 3 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
Oct 6 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 7 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
Oct 9 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
Oct 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
Oct 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand
Oct 12 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Oct 15 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
Oct 16 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
Oct 19 – Montreal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Oct 20 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Oct 21 – New York, NY – Webster Hall
First to Eleven at 7th St Entry (Oct 14, 2026)
Speaking of castles, Pennsylvania-bred rock band Concrete Castles is also the same band as cover lover band First to Eleven. First to Eleven returns to the 7th Street Entry on October 14, 2026. The band was last seen in Minnesota in April 2024.
Tour Dates:
Sep 9: Sheffield, UK – Electric Studios
Sep 18: Atlantic City, NJ – Scores, Hard Rock Casino
Sep 19: Atlantic City, NJ – Scores, Hard Rock Casino
Sep 25: Erie, PA – Oliver’s Beer Garden
Oct 8: Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s
Oct 9: Ferndale, MI – The Magic Bag
Oct 11: Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
Oct 13: Whitefish Bay, WI – The Argo
Oct 14: Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry
Oct 16: Santa Claus, IN – Holiday World
Oct 19: Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
Oct 21: Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
Nov 7: Nashville, TN – The End
Nov 8: Atlanta, GA – Vinyl at Center Stage
Nov 10: Tampa, FL – New World Music Hall
Nov 11: Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub
Nov 12: Saint Augustine, FL – Cafe Eleven
Nov 17: New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
Nov 18: Cambridge, MA – Middle East – Upstairs
Nov 21: Chittenango, NY – The Haven of the Wild
Nov 22: Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
Nov 23: Vienna, VA – Jammin’ JavaFri, Dec 11: Atlantic City, NJ – Scores, Hard Rock Casino
Dec 12: Atlantic City, NJ – Scores, Hard Rock Casino
Sep 18: Atlantic City, NJ – Scores, Hard Rock Casino
Sep 19: Atlantic City, NJ – Scores, Hard Rock Casino
Sep 25: Erie, PA – Oliver’s Beer Garden
Oct 8: Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s
Oct 9: Ferndale, MI – The Magic Bag
Oct 11: Chicago, IL – Beat Kitchen
Oct 13: Whitefish Bay, WI – The Argo
Oct 14: Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry
Oct 16: Santa Claus, IN – Holiday World
Oct 19: Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups
Oct 21: Indianapolis, IN – Turntable
Nov 7: Nashville, TN – The End
Nov 8: Atlanta, GA – Vinyl at Center Stage
Nov 10: Tampa, FL – New World Music Hall
Nov 11: Orlando, FL – Will’s Pub
Nov 12: Saint Augustine, FL – Cafe Eleven
Nov 17: New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
Nov 18: Cambridge, MA – Middle East – Upstairs
Nov 21: Chittenango, NY – The Haven of the Wild
Nov 22: Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie
Nov 23: Vienna, VA – Jammin’ JavaFri, Dec 11: Atlantic City, NJ – Scores, Hard Rock Casino
Dec 12: Atlantic City, NJ – Scores, Hard Rock Casino
Armand Hammer at Fine Line (Oct 14, 2026)
Rap duo Armand Hammer (ELUCID and billy woods) will be headlining the Fine Line, in Minneapolis, on October 14, 2026, in support of Mercy (Backwoodz Studioz).
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.
Tour Dates:
9/22 – Portland, ME @ Oxbow Blending *
9/23 – Boston, MA @ Arts At The Armory *
9/24 – Easthampton, MA @ Daily Op (billy woods only) *
9/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry *
9/27 – Washington DC @ Union Stage *
10/6 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount ^
10/7 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace ^
10/9 – Detroit, MI @ The Loving Touch #
10/10 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^#
10/12 – Milwaukee, WI @ Ray Arcade #
10/13 – Madison, WI @ High Noon #
10/14 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line #
10/16 – Buffalo, NY @ Electric City
11/3 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole ^~
11/4 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom ^~
11/5 – Santa Ana, NM @ Constellation Room ^~!
11/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room ^~!%
11/8 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill %
11/10 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios %
11/11 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile %
11/13 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre %
11/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg (w/ very special guests)
9/23 – Boston, MA @ Arts At The Armory *
9/24 – Easthampton, MA @ Daily Op (billy woods only) *
9/26 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Foundry *
9/27 – Washington DC @ Union Stage *
10/6 – Montreal, QC @ Theatre Fairmount ^
10/7 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace ^
10/9 – Detroit, MI @ The Loving Touch #
10/10 – Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall ^#
10/12 – Milwaukee, WI @ Ray Arcade #
10/13 – Madison, WI @ High Noon #
10/14 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line #
10/16 – Buffalo, NY @ Electric City
11/3 – Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole ^~
11/4 – Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom ^~
11/5 – Santa Ana, NM @ Constellation Room ^~!
11/6 – Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room ^~!%
11/8 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill %
11/10 – Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios %
11/11 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile %
11/13 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre %
11/15 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall Of Williamsburg (w/ very special guests)
* = with Curly Castro
^ = with Open Mike Eagle
# = with Quelle Chris
~ = with Kenny Segal
! = with Human Error Club
% = with Sha Ray & DJ Haram
If your band is coming to the Minneapolis/St Paul area, please email details to vu@weheartmusic.com with a good lead time. Thank you.