Winter 2023 concert calendar: Minnesota live music guide
January 04, 2023
In this season of dark and cold evenings, there's no better time to dance away cabin fever or find some emotional release at a concert. We pulled together a list of noteworthy upcoming shows to put on your radar this winter.
For a daily rundown of live music around town as well as virtual shows, check out the Current’s Gig List.
See also: A guide to Twin Cities winter '22-'23 music residencies
January 2023
Jan 8: Charlie Parr at Turf Club
with Todd Albright
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Jan 9: The Cactus Blossoms at Turf Club
with Michael Gay
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Jan 9: Radio K SHORT CiRCUiT Residency at 7th St Entry
with Pit Stop, Gut Czech, Buffalo Galaxy
More Info, N 7th St., Minneapolis
Jan 13: Wrestlepalooza with Gully Boys at First Avenue
More Info, 701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Jan 15: Charlie Parr at Turf Club
with Haley
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Jan 16: The Cactus Blossoms at Turf Club
with Molly Brandt
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Jan 16: Radio K SHORT CiRCUiT Residency at 7th St Entry
with Summer, The Culture, Ozone Creations
More Info, N 7th St., Minneapolis
Jan 18: Nunnabove at Dakota
More Info, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Jan 20: Best New Bands of 2022 at First Avenue
with Brotherhood of Birds, Creeping Charlie, Harlow, Killusonline, Mike Kota, Obi Original, Raffaella
More Info, 701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Jan 20: Suki Waterhouse at Fine Line
with Blondshell
More Info, 318 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Jan 20: Turn Turn Turn New Rays From An Old Sun album release show
with Lamar
More Info, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Jan 21: NESS NITE at 7th St Entry
with Sophia Eris, Huhroon, Ruby and more
More Info, N 7th St., Minneapolis
Jan 22: Charlie Parr at Turf Club
with Mike Gangloff & Adam Kiesling
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Jan 23: The Cactus Blossoms at Turf Club
with Pit Stop
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Jan 23: Radio K SHORT CiRCUiT Residency at 7th St Entry
with Riotgrrrldarko, Devinci, Selah C
More Info, N 7th St., Minneapolis
Jan 24: Ani DiFranco at First Avenue
with Peter Mulvey and SistaStrings
More Info, 701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Jan 26: Joe Rainey at Cedar Cultural Center
More Info, 416 Cedar Ave. S, Minneapolis
Jan 27 & Jan 28: The Current’s 18th Anniversary Weekend at First Avenue - SOLD OUT
Semisonic with Chastity Brown
More Info, 701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Jan 27 & Jan 28: Lake Street Dive at Palace Theatre
with Monica Martin
More Info, 17 W 7th Pl., St. Paul
Jan 29: Charlie Parr at Turf Club
with Emma Jeanne
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Jan 30: The Cactus Blossoms at Turf Club
with Pieta Brown
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
Jan 30: Radio K SHORT CiRCUiT Residency at 7th St Entry
with Blu Bone, Destiny Spike, XINA
More Info, N 7th St., Minneapolis
Jan 31: Dead Man Winter at Turf Club
with Wild Horses
More Info, 1601 University Ave. W, St. Paul
February 2023
Feb 3: Gregory Alan Isakov at Palace Theatre
More Info, 17 W 7th Pl., St. Paul
Feb 4: Bad Bad Hats - It Hurts 10th Anniversary Doubleheader
with Beemer
More Info, N 7th St., Minneapolis
Feb 18: Maggie Rogers at Armory
with Del Water Gap
More Info, 500 6th St. S, Minneapolis
Feb 18: Samia at First Avenue
with Tommy Lefroy and WHY NOT
More Info, 701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Feb 18: Tove Lo at Palace Theatre
with Slayyyter
More Info, 17 W 7th Pl., St. Paul
Feb 19: Margo Price at Palace Theatre
with Lola Kirke
More Info, 17 W 7th Pl., St. Paul
Feb 21: Kimbra at Fine Line
with Tei Shi
More Info, 318 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Feb 18: The Beths at First Avenue
with Sidney Gish and Hans Pucket
More Info, 701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Feb 24: Jerry Harrison and Adrian Belew at First Avenue
with Cool Cool Cool
More Info, 701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Feb 25: Viagra Boys at First Avenue
with Cool Cool Cool
More Info, 701 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
Feb 25 & Feb 25: Mason Jennings at Dakota
More Info, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
Feb 26: Muse at Target Center
with Evanescence and ONE OK ROCK
More Info, 600 1st Ave. N, Minneapolis
