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Things to do in Minneapolis, December 2026

Browse 17 upcoming events and things to do in Minneapolis during December 2026. Highlights include Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, Rhye: Joy Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour

Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusSat, Dec 5Music
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSat, Dec 5Culture & Art
Rhye: Joy Tour

Rhye: Joy Tour

Minneapolis · Varsity TheaterSat, Dec 5Music
Martin Amini

Martin Amini

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusSun, Dec 6Culture & Art
Christopher Titus, "Doomed to Repeat"

Christopher Titus, "Doomed to Repeat"

Minneapolis · Pantages TheatreSun, Dec 6Culture & Art
Minnesota Vikings vs. Carolina Panthers

Minnesota Vikings vs. Carolina Panthers

Minneapolis · U.S. Bank StadiumSun, Dec 6Sport
DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusMon, Dec 7Music
Imminence: North America 2026

Imminence: North America 2026

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusTue, Dec 8Music
The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Minneapolis · Pantages TheatreWed, Dec 9Culture & Art
10 Years of 6LACK Tour

10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusSat, Dec 12Music
Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play · Dec 12

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSat, Dec 12Family Friendly
Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy

Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy

Minneapolis · State TheatreSat, Dec 12Culture & Art
Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play · Dec 12

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSat, Dec 12Family Friendly
Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play · Dec 13

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSun, Dec 13Family Friendly
Bluey's Big Play

Bluey's Big Play · Dec 13

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSun, Dec 13Family Friendly
The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical

The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical

Minneapolis · Pantages TheatreWed, Dec 16Music
Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions

Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions

Minneapolis · U.S. Bank StadiumMon, Dec 21Sport

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Festive season

December is typically dominated by festive markets, holiday concerts and New Year’s Eve programming, with many cities running special end-of-year events.

  • Browse Christmas markets, festive concerts and holiday shows
  • Look for New Year's Eve parties and countdown events
  • Book early — festive-season tickets and popular markets fill up fast