The Dakota continues to deliver one of the most impressive live music calendars in the Twin Cities. Located at 1010 Nicollet Mall in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, the venue offers valet parking and an intimate setting that makes every show feel special. Here is what is coming up this month.

Coming Soon โ€” New Shows On Sale Friday, June 19

Wednesday, Aug. 5 | Soul Asylum feat. Ivan Neville
7 p.m. | $120/$110/$90
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/soul-asylum-aug5-2026/

Monday, Sept. 14 | Lucรญa
7 p.m. | $40/$30
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/lucia-sep14-2026/

Sunday, Sept. 27 | Alicia Witt: Album Release
7 p.m. | $45/$40/$35
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/alicia-witt-album-release-sep27-2026/


Monday, June 15 | Kinga Gล‚yk
7 p.m. | $40/$35
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kinga-glyk-jun15-2026/

Tuesday, June 16 | Naturally 7
7 p.m.
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/naturally-7-jun16-2026/

Wednesday, June 17 | Rodney Crowell
7 p.m.
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/rodney-crowell-jun17-2026/

Wednesday-Thursday, June 18-19 | Kronos Quartet
7 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows available
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kronos-quartet-jun-2026/2026-06-18/1/

Saturday, June 20 | Kevin Kling and Larry Long
7 p.m.
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/kevin-kling-larry-long-jun20-2026/

Sunday, June 21 | Church of Cash
7 p.m. | $45/$35
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/church-of-cash-jun21-2026/

Monday and Wednesday, June 22 and 24 | John Pizzarelli Trio: Dear Mr. Bennett
7 p.m. ($45/$40) and 9 p.m. ($40/$35) shows available
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/john-pizzarelli-trio-dear-mr-bennett-jun22-2026/2026-06-22/1/

Tuesday, June 23 | Acoustic Alchemy
7 p.m. ($40/$35) and 9 p.m. ($35/$30) shows available
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/acoustic-alchemy-jun23-2026/2026-06-23/1/

Thursday, June 25 | L.A. Buckner and BiG HOMiE: Single Release
7 p.m. | $40/$35/$30
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/l-a-buckner-big-homie-ep-release-jun25-2026/

Friday, June 26 | Stanley Jordan
7 p.m. | $40/$35
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/stanley-jordan-jun26-2026/

Saturday, June 27 | Andrew Walesch and His Orchestra: Vegas 1960
7 p.m. | $45/$40
https://www.dakotacooks.com/event/andrew-walesch-his-orchestra-vegas-1960-jun27-2026/

The Dakota has long been one of the Twin Cities’ most beloved live music institutions, and this June lineup is a reminder of why. From jazz and classical to country, soul, and hip-hop, there is something on that stage for everyone. Grab your tickets early and make a night of it in downtown Minneapolis.

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