Minneapolis This Week (October 11, 2026)
Here is what is going on this week in Minneapolis/St Paul, ending on October 11, 2026: • Chasing Abbey at Turf Club (Oct 6, 2026) • LEAP at Turf Club (Oct 9, 2026) • Waylon Wyatt at First Avenue (Oct 10, 2026) • Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy at Palace Theatre (Oct 10, 2026) • Karina Rykman at 7th St Entry (Oct 11, 2026)
Chasing Abbey at Turf Club (Oct 6, 2026)
Irish electro-trad trio Chasing Abbey returns to Minnesota, playing the Turf Club, in St Paul, on October 6, 2026, in support of their debut album Cyber Celt.
Chasing Abbey was just in town earlier in August 2026, headlining the Twin Cities Irish Fest: “Chasing Abbey is from Tullamore and their take on traditional Irish music is to fuse it with the underlying currents of electronic dance music. Like Biird they are pretty new to the music scene with their debut album Cyber Celt set to be released September 18. They have started an ambitious world tour with another stop in St. Paul on October 6 at the Turf Club, a show that is already sold out. Chasing Abbey consists of Ronan Bell on lead vocals, Jonathan Byrne on acoustic guitar and Ted Conway on banjo. They were backed by a DJ wearing a deer mask. And when they took the stage, it felt an awkward transition to go from high frivolity with Gaelic Storm to a blend of electronica fused with traditional Irish music sung in the Gaelic tongue. But there was a reason to have this band play last, because by the time the sun set and the stage lighting took over the music found a home with the crowd as everybody started dancing to a “Scartha” “Learning to Dance” and Saoirse Saoirse.” Midway through the show Bell told the crowd the origin story on how their band came to be. Like most children in Ireland the trio of friends were trained to play traditional Irish music. But as teenagers they found an affinity to create their own electronic dance music, creating beats in a shed on Byrne’s family’s property. Then a town celebration for Bell’s grandma’s 100th birthday gave the trio a chance to dust off their instruments and the traditional songs, which posed a question for the group after the celebration was done: What if they combined the two music styles?”
Tour Dates
Oct 2 Salt Lake City, UT, Urban Lounge
Oct 3 Denver, CO, Marquis Theater
Oct 4 Kansas City, MO, Warehouse on Broadway
Oct 6 St Paul, MN, Turf Club
Oct 8 Chicago, IL, Bottom Lounge
Oct 9 Milwaukee, WI, Falcon Bowl
Oct 10 Detroit, MI, Lager House
Oct 11 Cleveland, OH, Grog Shop
Oct 13 Columbus, OH, A&R Music Bar
Oct 14 Pittsburgh, PA, Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
Oct 16 Washington, DC, Union Stage
Oct 17 Brooklyn, NY, Warsaw
Oct 18 Philadelphia, PA, Underground Arts
Oct 20 Durham, NC, Motorco Music Hall
Oct 22 Nashville, TN, The Basement East
Oct 24 Atlanta, GA, Terminal West
Oct 25 Orlando, FL, The Social
Oct 27 Houston, TX, White Oak Music Hall
Oct 28 Austin, TX, Antone’s
Oct 29 Dallas, TX, House of Blues
Nov 6 Haarlem, Patronaat
Nov 7 Paris, Les Étoiles
Nov 20 Berlin, Prachtwerk
Nov 21 Milan, Q-Club
Dec 10 Melbourne, AU, The Espy
Dec 11 Brisbane, AU, The Crowbar
Dec 12 Sydney, AU, Mary’s Underground
Dec 14 Perth, AU, Amplifier Bar
Oct 3 Denver, CO, Marquis Theater
Oct 4 Kansas City, MO, Warehouse on Broadway
Oct 6 St Paul, MN, Turf Club
Oct 8 Chicago, IL, Bottom Lounge
Oct 9 Milwaukee, WI, Falcon Bowl
Oct 10 Detroit, MI, Lager House
Oct 11 Cleveland, OH, Grog Shop
Oct 13 Columbus, OH, A&R Music Bar
Oct 14 Pittsburgh, PA, Thunderbird Café & Music Hall
Oct 16 Washington, DC, Union Stage
Oct 17 Brooklyn, NY, Warsaw
Oct 18 Philadelphia, PA, Underground Arts
Oct 20 Durham, NC, Motorco Music Hall
Oct 22 Nashville, TN, The Basement East
Oct 24 Atlanta, GA, Terminal West
Oct 25 Orlando, FL, The Social
Oct 27 Houston, TX, White Oak Music Hall
Oct 28 Austin, TX, Antone’s
Oct 29 Dallas, TX, House of Blues
Nov 6 Haarlem, Patronaat
Nov 7 Paris, Les Étoiles
Nov 20 Berlin, Prachtwerk
Nov 21 Milan, Q-Club
Dec 10 Melbourne, AU, The Espy
Dec 11 Brisbane, AU, The Crowbar
Dec 12 Sydney, AU, Mary’s Underground
Dec 14 Perth, AU, Amplifier Bar
LEAP at Turf Club (Oct 9, 2026)
British alt-pop rockers LEAP recently released “Bloodlines” on Epitaph Records, and have kicked off their first-ever world tour last night (September 30). The tour will stop by the Turf Club, in St Paul, on October 9th, 2026.
Los Angeles-based alt-rock trio Out in Front to open.
Tour Dates
Oct 1 – Aftershock Festival, Sacramento, CA
Oct 3 – Polaris Hall – Portland, OR
Oct 4 – Baba Yaga – Seattle, WA
Oct 6 – Warehouse On Pearl – Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 7 – Marquis Theater – Denver, CO
Oct 9 – Turf Club – Minneapolis, MN
Oct 10 – Sub T – Chicago, IL
Oct 11 – Ace Of Cups – Columbus, OH
Oct 13 – Hard Luck Bar – Toronto, ON
Oct 15 – Sonia – Cambridge, MA
Oct 16 – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA
Oct 17 – Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD
Nov 2 – Pumpehuset – Copenhagen
Nov 4 – Fabrik – Hamburg
Nov 5 – Carlswerk Victoria – Cologne
Nov 9- Batschkapp – Frankfurt
Nov 10 – Hirsch – Nuremberg
Nov 15 – E-Werk – Freiburg
Nov 16 – Dynamo – Zurich
Nov 17 – Magazzini Generali – Milan
Nov 19 – Halle 02 – Heidelberg
Nov 22- Muffathalle – Munich
Nov 23 – Täubchenthal – Leipzig
Nov 25 – Capitol – Hannover
Nov 27 – Melkweg – Amsterdam
Nov 28 – Les Etoiles – Paris
Nov 30 – Hare & Hounds – Birmingham
Dec 1 – Gorilla – Manchester
Dec 2 – The Key Club – Leeds
Dec 4 – Electric Ballroom – London
Dec 6 – Thekla – Bristol
Dec 7 – King Tuts – Glasgow
Dec 9 – The Grand Social – Dublin
Oct 3 – Polaris Hall – Portland, OR
Oct 4 – Baba Yaga – Seattle, WA
Oct 6 – Warehouse On Pearl – Salt Lake City, UT
Oct 7 – Marquis Theater – Denver, CO
Oct 9 – Turf Club – Minneapolis, MN
Oct 10 – Sub T – Chicago, IL
Oct 11 – Ace Of Cups – Columbus, OH
Oct 13 – Hard Luck Bar – Toronto, ON
Oct 15 – Sonia – Cambridge, MA
Oct 16 – Kung Fu Necktie – Philadelphia, PA
Oct 17 – Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD
Nov 2 – Pumpehuset – Copenhagen
Nov 4 – Fabrik – Hamburg
Nov 5 – Carlswerk Victoria – Cologne
Nov 9- Batschkapp – Frankfurt
Nov 10 – Hirsch – Nuremberg
Nov 15 – E-Werk – Freiburg
Nov 16 – Dynamo – Zurich
Nov 17 – Magazzini Generali – Milan
Nov 19 – Halle 02 – Heidelberg
Nov 22- Muffathalle – Munich
Nov 23 – Täubchenthal – Leipzig
Nov 25 – Capitol – Hannover
Nov 27 – Melkweg – Amsterdam
Nov 28 – Les Etoiles – Paris
Nov 30 – Hare & Hounds – Birmingham
Dec 1 – Gorilla – Manchester
Dec 2 – The Key Club – Leeds
Dec 4 – Electric Ballroom – London
Dec 6 – Thekla – Bristol
Dec 7 – King Tuts – Glasgow
Dec 9 – The Grand Social – Dublin
Waylon Wyatt at First Avenue (Oct 10, 2026)
Rising Folk/Country artist born and raised in Hackett, Arkansas Waylon Wyatt is headlining his biggest venue yet: First Avenue, in Minneapolis, on October 10, 2026 (he previously played the venue, but as support for Dylan Gossett in November 2024. The musician was last seen in Minneapolis, as headliner, in March 2025 and September 2025
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.
Tristan Trincado to open.
Tour Dates
Oct 8 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Oct 9 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
Oct 10 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Oct 13 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Oct 14 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
Oct 16 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
Oct 17 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
Oct 18 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Oct 20 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Oct 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
Oct 23 – Boston, MA – Royale
Oct 25 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
Oct 30 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Nov 12 – Cologne, DE – Luxor
Nov 13 – Munich, DE – Hansa 39
Nov 15 – Hamburg, DE – Logo
Nov 16 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
Nov 18 – London, ENG – 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Nov 20 – Bristol, ENG – Electric Bristol
Nov 22 – Manchester, ENG – New Century Hall
Nov 23 – Glasgow, SCT – Swg3 Galvanizers
Nov 25 – Dublin, IE – 3Olympia Theatre
Jan 16 – Brisbane, QLD – The Tivoli
Jan 19 – Sydney, NSW – Emmore Theatre
Jan 23 – Melbourne, VIC – Northcote Theatre
Jan 27 – Adelaide, SA – The Gov
Jan 29 – Perth, WA – Astor Theatre Perth
Oct 9 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall Ballroom
Oct 10 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Oct 13 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
Oct 14 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
Oct 16 – Atlanta, GA – Variety Playhouse
Oct 17 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
Oct 18 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
Oct 20 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
Oct 22 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
Oct 23 – Boston, MA – Royale
Oct 25 – Montreal, QC – Le Studio TD
Oct 30 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Nov 12 – Cologne, DE – Luxor
Nov 13 – Munich, DE – Hansa 39
Nov 15 – Hamburg, DE – Logo
Nov 16 – Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg
Nov 18 – London, ENG – 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Nov 20 – Bristol, ENG – Electric Bristol
Nov 22 – Manchester, ENG – New Century Hall
Nov 23 – Glasgow, SCT – Swg3 Galvanizers
Nov 25 – Dublin, IE – 3Olympia Theatre
Jan 16 – Brisbane, QLD – The Tivoli
Jan 19 – Sydney, NSW – Emmore Theatre
Jan 23 – Melbourne, VIC – Northcote Theatre
Jan 27 – Adelaide, SA – The Gov
Jan 29 – Perth, WA – Astor Theatre Perth
Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy at Palace Theatre (Oct 10, 2026)
October 10, 2026 Saturday
Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy
with Brennan Wedl
at Palace Theatre
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Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy
with Brennan Wedl
at Palace Theatre
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Snail Mail and Soccer Mommy are co-headlining the Palace Theatre, in St Paul, on October 10, 2026.
We’ve seen both bands before, with Snail Mail comes to mind on her headlining show at First Avenue in July 2019 describing the show: “This was Snail Mail’s fifth time in the Minneapolis area (which we previously listed or spotlight every time: May 2017, July 2017, October 2017, June 2018, and July 2019), but this was the first time she’s graced the larger mainroom at First Avenue. Lindsey smiled and said, “Thanks for making this happen.” The dancefloor was completely filled with young fans, dancing and singing along. It’s clear that all her previous appearances (which all happened within two years!) that she’s built up a solid fanbase from word of mouth. Watching how easily Snail Mail plays as a band, easing into the next song, and just naturally performing on stage. It’s hard to believe that Lindsey is only 20 years old. It should be interesting to see what they have in store for us for the inevitable next album.”
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.
Brennan Wedl to open.
Tour Dates
10/1 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore # *
10/2 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom # *
10/3 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall # *
10/5 – Providence, RI – The Strand # *
10/6 – Albany, NY – The Egg # *
10/7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre # *
10/9 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee # *
10/10 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre # *
10/11 – Dekalb, IL – Egyptian Theatre # *
10/13 – Bentonville, AR – The Momentary # ~
10/14 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl # ~
10/16 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham Theater # ~
10/17 – Miami, FL – Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co. # ~
10/18 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum # ~
10/20 – New Orleans, LA – Joy Theater # ~
10/21 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City # ~
10/22 – Columbia, SC – The Senate # ~
10/23 – Richmond, VA – The National # ~
10/24 – Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater # ~
10/2 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom # *
10/3 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall # *
10/5 – Providence, RI – The Strand # *
10/6 – Albany, NY – The Egg # *
10/7 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre # *
10/9 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee # *
10/10 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre # *
10/11 – Dekalb, IL – Egyptian Theatre # *
10/13 – Bentonville, AR – The Momentary # ~
10/14 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl # ~
10/16 – Orlando, FL – The Beacham Theater # ~
10/17 – Miami, FL – Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Co. # ~
10/18 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum # ~
10/20 – New Orleans, LA – Joy Theater # ~
10/21 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City # ~
10/22 – Columbia, SC – The Senate # ~
10/23 – Richmond, VA – The National # ~
10/24 – Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater # ~
^ (Solo) supporting Liz Phair and Sleater-Kinney
# Co-headline with Snail Mail
With support from:
* Brennan Wedl
~ Scarlet Rae
Karina Rykman at 7th St Entry (Oct 11, 2026)
Acclaimed singer-songwriter-bassist Karina Rykman is headlining the 7th Street Entry, in Minneapolis, on October 11, 2026, in support of Late Checkout (Karina Rykman/High Rotation Records).
We saw Rykman in Feb 2024 and wrote, “Like her previous appearance, she is certainly all-smiles and laughter throughout the set. In fact, Rykman mention what an honor it was to play at the historic First Avenue venue (the 7th Street Entry is within the same building). She took a photo of her famous smile in front the venue. I’ll have to admit, it’s weird to hear her sing, as most of the songs I’m used to seeing her play are more instrumental (and heavy on the bass). She did play her single “Joyride” early in the set… and after another song, a surprise cover of Wet Leg’s “Chaise Longue”. Best moment in that song was waiting for the audience to sing back, “What?””
Tarias and the Sound to open.
Tour Dates
OCTOBER
2 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
3 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
8 – Chicago, IL – Garcia’s Chicago
9 – Chicago, IL – Garcia’s Chicago
10 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
11 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
13 – St Louis, MO – Atomic
14 – Nashville, TN – Row One
16 – Austin, TX – Brushy Street Commons
17 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
18 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs)
21 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
22 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
23 – Live Oak, FL – Hulaween †
24 – Charleston, SC – The Charleston Pour House
25 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle (Backroom)
2 – Philadelphia, PA – Ardmore Music Hall
3 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
8 – Chicago, IL – Garcia’s Chicago
9 – Chicago, IL – Garcia’s Chicago
10 – Madison, WI – High Noon Saloon
11 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
13 – St Louis, MO – Atomic
14 – Nashville, TN – Row One
16 – Austin, TX – Brushy Street Commons
17 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
18 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Upstairs)
21 – Atlanta, GA – Aisle 5
22 – Asheville, NC – Asheville Music Hall
23 – Live Oak, FL – Hulaween †
24 – Charleston, SC – The Charleston Pour House
25 – Carrboro, NC – Cat’s Cradle (Backroom)
NOVEMBER
5 – San Diego, CA – Winstons
6 – West Hollywood, CA – Troubadour
7 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
12 – Bend, OR – The Domino Room
13 – Portland, OR – Mississippi Studios
14 – Seattle, WA – Barboza
17 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
18 – Salt Lake City, UT – State Room
21 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
DECEMBER
3 – Portland, ME – Portland House of Music
4 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
5 – Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
† FESTIVAL APPEARANCE
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