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Mpls: Great Northern (Jan 28-Feb 1, 2025)
January 28 - February 1
Great Northern (Jan 28-Feb 1, 2025)
Minneapolis’s The Great Northern announced their 2026 announced lineup and update. The festival will take place at St. Anthony Main, and stretch from the Riverplace building to Father Hennepin Bluff Park. Please note there are different prices and passes (passes range from $15-$125). Sunday’s show (Feb 1) is completely free.
Activities and events include:
- The Cold Open Launch Party | Friday, January 30 | 6PM | The Warming Grounds, 420 SE Main St
Kick off the winter festival with an electrifying outdoor dance party at The Warming Grounds. Groove to the beats of DJ Sophia Eris and DJ Ruca, while experiencing dynamic dance performances choreographed by Hothouse, a premier dance studio in Minneapolis known for its inclusive and expressive movement culture. Enjoy food trucks, warming stations, and a vibrant community atmosphere. This event is free and open to all. - The Great Northern Sauna Village presented by Superior Sauna & Steam | January 28-February 1 | Hours vary | Riverplace Patio, 1 SE Main St
The iconic Sauna Village returns, with a full schedule of curated sauna experiences including sound bathing, Aufguss, family-friendly sessions, and restorative community steams. Visitors can enjoy self-guided sessions, join expert-led guided experiences, or check out special programming including family-friendly activities and unique wellness offerings. With more than 20 unique mobile saunas to explore, attendees will find endless ways to embrace the restorative power of heat and cold. - Culinary Demonstrations & Classes | All weekend | Hours & Locations vary
Join Beth Dooley (James Beard Award-winning food writer), Ella Daniels (Mill City Farmers Market), Emily Vikre (Vikre Distillery), chefs from Owamni Restaurant, and more. - Live Music | Jan 30 – Feb 1 | Hours & locations vary
The Great Northern is excited to present a multi-stage celebration of local sound and talent, featuring some of the region’s most dynamic artists across both indoor venues and outdoor Warming Grounds Stage, co-presented by The Current. Performances include local favorites Porch Light, MMYYKK featuring Omar Abdulkarim, Obi Original and The Black Atlantics, DJ Sophia Eris, DJ Ruca and more. - Climate Solutions Series | All weekend | Hours & locations vary
Featuring panel discussions, workshops, film screenings and live podcasts, highlights include a keynote by tech expert and thought leader Peter Leyden, a podcast recording of How to Survive the End of the World with Autumn Brown & adrienne maree brown, a discussion with marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on her New York Times bestselling book What If We Get it Right?: Visions of Climate Futures, the premier of The Great Northern’s original documentary short Rooted: Stories from Minnesota’s Farming Future by Liz Tracy, and Water, Land & Relatives, a panel and film screening featuring Dr. Ken Lucero (Trust for Public Land) and Shelley Buck (Owámniyomni Okhódayapi). - Family Day Presented by Target | Sunday, February 1 | All day | Locations vary
Family Day brings fun for all ages, with hands-on activities, performances, and experiences that celebrate the season. From puppet shows, concerts, winter runs and fat biking to interactive workshops and public art installations, there is something for everyone.
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.