Events

7:30-9:30pm Sun. Sep. 20

Sunday Guitar Pull

Caribou Highlands 371 Ski Hill Rd, Lutsen

6-8pm Mon. Sep. 21

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. Sep. 21

Teague Alexy

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

6-9pm Mon. Sep. 21

Pete Kavanaugh

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

4:30-6:30pm Tue. Sep. 22

Eric Frost

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

5-7pm Tue. Sep. 22

Mark Connolly

Gatherings by Sheraton presents local guitarist/singer Mark Connolly for a dynamic solo performance. Mark is known for his stripped‑back, authentic style, crafting a sound that feels both personal and deeply relatable. “My performances are about connection,” he says. “It’s just me, the music, and the audience - exactly how these songs were meant to be experienced.”

Sheraton Duluth Hotel 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

6-8pm Tue. Sep. 22

In It Together

Oldenburg House 604 Chestnut Ave., Carlton

6-9pm Tue. Sep. 22

Open stage

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

6-9pm Tue. Sep. 22

Emma Tweten

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6pm Tue. Sep. 22

Old Time Jam

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

6pm Tue. Sep. 22

Allison Sky

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

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Sep. 22

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+

5pm Wed. Sep. 23

Tommy Wotruba

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

6-8pm Wed. Sep. 23

Van & The Free Candies

Zaverl's Bar 509 E. Sheridan St., Ely

6-9pm Wed. Sep. 23

Open mic

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

6-9pm Wed. Sep. 23

TNT HiFi Paddle Splash Reggae Party

BP Tropical Getaway! Come see what the big SPLASH is all about. Featuring a night dedicated to the, musicality and resilience of Reggae Music & Culture. Positive vibes curated by Al Pajamas & Natty Nico on the TNT HiFi Sound System. Now in Cinemascope! Wednesday Nights House DJ Jam Session. Expect songs of peace, love , humanity , happiness and rebellion All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibe Onl

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Wed. Sep. 23

Joe Paulik

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6:30pm Wed. Sep. 23

E & J Acoustic

EZ Street Saloon 3205 S. County Rd. E., South Range

7-10pm Wed. Sep. 23

Bluegrass Jam

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

8-10pm Wed. Sep. 23

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

4-5:30pm Thu. Sep. 24

Community Song Circle

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 Superior St., Duluth

5pm Thu. Sep. 24

The Wrong Omar

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

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Sep. 24

The Hounds

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 24

Gordon Thorne

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

6-8pm Thu. Sep. 24

Amy Grillo & Gene LaFond

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6-9pm Thu. Sep. 24

Briand Morrison & Roxann Berglund

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

7-10pm Thu. Sep. 24

Celtic Jam

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

8-10pm Thu. Sep. 24

Thursday Night Jazz

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

5-8pm Fri. Sep. 25

Mark Connolly

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

5:30-8pm Fri. Sep. 25

Solomon Witherspoon

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

5:30-9pm Fri. Sep. 25

Unplugged 2026

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

6-9pm Fri. Sep. 25

Climes

Fitger's Barrel Room 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Fri. Sep. 25

Russ Sackett

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

6pm Fri. Sep. 25

Tom Cawcutt

Remedy Room 1222 Tower Ave., Superior

7-10pm Fri. Sep. 25

Ian Alexy

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

8-11pm Fri. Sep. 25

Thomas Sticha, special guests

Over the past two years, country-folk artist Thomas Sticha has blazed his own trail in the Midwest music scene. His unique blend of country and folk showcases beautiful imagery, catchy hooks, and clever turns of storylines that will surely keep folks…

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

Cost: $24-$168

Age: 21+

8pm Fri. Sep. 25

Ovrfwrd, Tre Spiritus

Friday night jams brought to you by: Ovrfwrd: a Minneapolis Instrumental Rock Band described as a “Powder keg of excitement”, playing music rooted in instrumental fusion rock, but mixed with elements of jazz and frankly melodic rock influences! & Tre Spiritus: A Minneapolis Modern Jazz/Rock trio formed in 2023! Stop over for a night of music from the Twin Cities! Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm $5 · 21+

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: 21+

7am-10pm Sat. Sep. 26

Folk Fest

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

9am-9pm Sat. Sep. 26

Unplugged 2026

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

1-4pm Sat. Sep. 26

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

6-8pm Sat. Sep. 26

Bump Blomberg

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6-9pm Sat. Sep. 26

Lake City Smokin' Section

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor

6-9pm Sat. Sep. 26

John Kronstadt

Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

6pm Sat. Sep. 26

Misisipi Mike Wolf

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

7-10:30pm Sat. Sep. 26

Dandelion Delivery Service, Rory Van James, Clayton Ryan

Dandelion Delivery Service is a genre-blending folk band from Wisconsin, led by singer-songwriter and fiddler Sheilagh Dandy Lyon. They are known for performing "feral faerie space-rock" and original Balkan honky-tonk, featuring intergalactic rock…

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

Cost: $14.66-84.73

Age: 21+

9pm Sat. Sep. 26

Trash Cats

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

9pm Sat. Sep. 26

Gnarwals, Mr. Kickass, Squidlife Crisis

Saturday night jams brought to you by Gnarwals, Mr. Kickass, & Squidlife Crisis 🎸🎙 // Doors: 8pm · Music: 9pm // $5 · 21+

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: 21+

1-3pm Sun. Sep. 27

Similar Dogs

Ritual Marketplace 1323 Broadway St., Superior

3-6pm Sun. Sep. 27

Bump Blomberg

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

4-6pm Sun. Sep. 27

Music by the River: Woodblind

This Free outdoor venue is hosting one of Duluth's most popular bands, Woodblind. Come enjoy the live music while grabbing a bite to eat at the Shipyard Smoke House, and don't forget to check out the giftshop!

Shipyard Smoke House at Spirit Lake Marina RV 121 Spring St, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages