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Things to do in Minneapolis, December 2026

Browse 17 upcoming events and things to do in Minneapolis during December 2026. Venues include The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity Plus, Orpheum Theatre, Varsity Theater. Highlights include Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour, NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet, Rhye: Joy Tour and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Blue October: Foiled 20th Anniversary World Tour

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusSat, Dec 5Music

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NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSat, Dec 5Culture & Art

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Rhye: Joy Tour

Minneapolis · Varsity TheaterSat, Dec 5Music

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Martin Amini

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusSun, Dec 6Culture & Art

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Christopher Titus, "Doomed to Repeat"

Minneapolis · Pantages TheatreSun, Dec 6Culture & Art

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Minnesota Vikings vs. Carolina Panthers

Minneapolis · U.S. Bank StadiumSun, Dec 6Sport

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DragonForce: Inhuman Rampage 20th Anniversary

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusMon, Dec 7Music

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Imminence: North America 2026

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusTue, Dec 8Music

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The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Minneapolis · Pantages TheatreWed, Dec 9Culture & Art

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10 Years of 6LACK Tour

Minneapolis · The Fillmore Minneapolis presented by Affinity PlusSat, Dec 12Music

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Bluey's Big Play · Dec 12

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSat, Dec 12Family Friendly

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Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy

Minneapolis · State TheatreSat, Dec 12Culture & Art

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Bluey's Big Play · Dec 12

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSat, Dec 12Family Friendly

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Bluey's Big Play · Dec 13

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSun, Dec 13Family Friendly

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Bluey's Big Play · Dec 13

Minneapolis · Orpheum TheatreSun, Dec 13Family Friendly

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The Unauthorized Hallmark(ish) Parody Musical

Minneapolis · Pantages TheatreWed, Dec 16Music

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Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions

Minneapolis · U.S. Bank StadiumMon, Dec 21Sport

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