Overview: Twin Cities voices take the stage

The return of the Landmark Live series highlights local talent across the Twin Cities. This yearโ€™s concerts bring some of the state's most compelling voices straight to the F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium stage.

Credit: The Landmark Center

Minnesota’s warm weather doesn’t have much longer to serve outdoor music festivals. Music lovers looking to experience the local scene this fall will have a front-row seat at St. Paulโ€™s Landmark Center as it hosts its 15th anniversary Landmark Live concert series.

The upcoming series showcases a powerhouse lineup spanning Americana, indie rock, jazz and folk at the F.K. Weyerhaeuser Auditorium.

2026 Lineup

David Huckfelt

The former frontman of indie-folk group The Pines, David Huckfelt opens the series on Friday, Oct 16. Huckfelt blends songwriting, poetry, and storytelling with improvisational folk mastery. He has shared stages with Mavis Staples, Bon Iver, and Trampled By Turtles.

LAAMAR

On Friday, Nov. 20, Minneapolis singer, songwriter, and saxophonist LAAMAR takes the stage. Fusing folk, soul, R&B, and country, frontman Geoffrey Lamar Wilson and his band deliver performances centered on social justice and shared human experiences.

Thomasina Petrus and Kashimana Ahua

The series closes on Friday, Dec. 18, with a double-header featuring two Twin Cities powerhouses

Thomasina Petrus: An Actors’ Equity Association member and acclaimed jazz vocalist known nationwide for her tribute productions honoring Billie Holiday and Etta James.

Kashimana Ahua: A singer, songwriter, and composer whose soulful vocals blend pop, blues, and R&B, drawing inspiration from her roots across Nigeria, Kenya, and Europe.

If you are interested in attending a concert,ย click here to purchase tickets.

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