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Saturday, Aug. 22nd, 2026

8-11pm Sat. Aug. 22

Pert Near Sandstone, Junkyard Mule

Crossing Old-time instrumentation with contemporary sensibilities, Pert Near Sandstone emerged twenty years ago from the Minnesota acoustic music scene. With infectious energy and collaborative spirit, they have established themselves as…

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

Cost: $29-$168

Age: 21+

9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Elephant in The Room

Rival House at Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Whiskey Topaz

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Low & High

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

9pm Sat. Aug. 22

Virgil Caine

Black Bear Casino Cobalt Nightclub I-35 & 210, Carlton

Sunday, Aug. 23rd, 2026

1-3pm Sun. Aug. 23

Similar Dogs

Ritual Marketplace 1323 Broadway St., Superior

2-4:30pm Sun. Aug. 23

O'Bros

Bayfield Winery 87380 Betzold Rd., Bayfield

3-6pm Sun. Aug. 23

Bump Blomberg

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

4-7pm Sun. Aug. 23

Gavin St. Clair

The Breeze Inn 5168 Jean Duluth Rd., Duluth

4:30-6pm Sun. Aug. 23

Superior Siren

Superior Siren Serenades in Intimate Backyards Minnesota House Show Tour Sponsored by Minnesota State Arts Board 3124 Greysolon Rd. along the Railroad Tracks Enter along the Lake Walk

3124 Greysolon Rd., Duluth

Cost: Free, $20 suggested donation

5-8pm Sun. Aug. 23

4 Blue Teardrops

The Viking Bar & Grill 12501 Hwy. 22, Cook

5pm Sun. Aug. 23

Moors & McCumber

Enger Park Golf Course 1801 W. Skyline Pkwy, Duluth

7pm Sun. Aug. 23

Alabama

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7:30pm Sun. Aug. 23

Riding the Wind

Big Top Chatauqua 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

Monday, Aug. 24th, 2026

6-7pm Mon. Aug. 24

Duluth Ukulele Community Strum

DUCS jam sessions bring together all types of ukuleles and skill levels of adult players who want to play their ukulele in a fun setting. We will play from The Daily Ukulele Another Year songbook, each person taking a turn in selecting a song for the group to play.

Wired Whisker 1823 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 18+

6-8pm Mon. Aug. 24

Music in the Park

Legion Park 50 E Bayfield St., Washburn

Cost: FREE

6-8pm Mon. Aug. 24

Timmy Haus

Voyageur Brewing 233 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

6-8pm Mon. Aug. 24

Shane Nelson

Enjoy the summer with the songwriting of Shane Nelson, at The Bridge Cocktail Room, every Monday at 6pm in Canal Park.

The Bridge Cocktail Room 325 S Lake Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

6-9pm Mon. Aug. 24

Teague Alexy

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

6-9pm Mon. Aug. 24

Pete Kavanaugh

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

7:30pm Mon. Aug. 24

Kid Copter

Chicago recording artists 'Kid Copter' will be in Duluth for a free show featuring songs from their new CD Mr. Tough Guy and the Greenlight Cruise plus old favorites and covers. A must see.

Billy's 3502 W. Tischer Rd., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Tuesday, Aug. 25th, 2026

noon-2pm Tue. Aug. 25

Triple Fiddle

Honest Dog Books 40 S. Second St. #1455, Bayfield

3-5pm Tue. Aug. 25

Thomas Woytko

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

4:30-6:30pm Tue. Aug. 25

Eric Frost

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

5pm Tue. Aug. 25

Rory Van James

Seattle based singer/songwriter Rory Van James makes his way back to the Sir Ben's stage for some happy hour tunes!

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

6-8pm Tue. Aug. 25

In It Together

Oldenburg House 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton

6-8pm Tue. Aug. 25

Concerts by the Lake

Bayfield’s Concerts by the Lake occur every Tuesday and Thursday, from June 17 through August 28, 2025 in Memorial Park. The music runs from 6-8 p.m. Guests are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs to the park. Dogs are also welcome on a leash. The concert could be moved indoors if the weather does not cooperate. A location will be announced the day of the event on signage around Bayfield.

Bayfield Memorial Park 2 Rittenhouse Ave., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Tue. Aug. 25

Open stage

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

6-9pm Tue. Aug. 25

Emma Tweten

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6pm Tue. Aug. 25

Formerly Charles

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

6pm Tue. Aug. 25

Old Time Jam

210 Gallery & Art Center 210 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

7-10pm Tue. Aug. 25

Open mic

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Aug. 25

The Hot Club of Duluth

Join us in the underground speakeasy every Tuesday night from 7:30-9:30pm for live Gatsby/1920’s Jazz by local band, The Hot Club of Duluth. Also featuring classic silent films up on the big screen. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. The Hot Club of Duluth is a local band that is dedicated to the performance of music of the Golden Age of Jazz. Bringing hot jazz to the people all winter long.

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Wednesday, Aug. 26th, 2026

5pm Wed. Aug. 26

Daryl Yankee

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

5pm Wed. Aug. 26

Steve Solkela

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

5:30pm Wed. Aug. 26

Trout Quintet

Bayfield Presbyterian Church 306 Washington Ave., Bayfield

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 26

Bayside Sounds

Multiple locations superiorwi.gov, Superior

6-9pm Wed. Aug. 26

Open mic

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

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