Music in the Parks

Music in the Parks Schedules

1. Como Lakeside Pavilion: Music in the Parks

   Music in the Parks shows at Como Lakeside Pavilion take place outdoors on the promenade and are in partnership with Dock and Paddle restaurant.  

   Shows are subject to change without notice. See the Dock & Paddle website for updates. All shows are free unless noted on the the Dock & Paddle website.

   Music in the Parks: Como Lakeside Pavilion Schedule

   Music in the Parks Calendar

2. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory: Groovin' in the Garden

   Groovin' in the Garden takes place out front of the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory on select Wednesdays during the summer from 6pm–8p

   Groovin' in the Garden Schedule 

3. Mears Park: Music in the Parks (Lunchtime Series)

   All shows begin at 12 p.m.

   Day	Date	Band	Genre
   Tue	June 6	Matt Hannah	Singer/Songwriter
   Wed	June 7	Trevor McSpadden	Country
   Tue	June 13	The Jugsluggers	Bluegrass/Rockability
   Wed	June 14	Handsome Midnight	Alt Rock & Covers
   Tue	June 20	Old Guys Play the Blues	Blues
   Tue	June 27	Sweet Rhubarb	Folk-pop
   Wed	June 28	Stevens Family Band	Rock
   Tue	July 11	Barlow with Bionik & Eric Mayson	R&B/Soul
   Wed	July 12	My Cousin Dallas	Nerdcore
   Tue	July 18	Cassandra Cole	Pop
   Wed	July 19	Rosie Rossi	Bedroom Pop
   Tue	July 25	St. Suburbia	Classic Rock
   Wed	July 26	Qlivia	Rock/Bluegrass
   Tue	Aug 1	Mellifera	Folk
   Wed	Aug 2	Joan of Profile	Alternative Pop
   Tue	Aug 8	Capital City Wind Ensemble	Concert Band
   Wed	Aug 9	Dale & Kathleen	Variety of genres
   Tue	Aug 15	TBD	TBD
   Wed	Aug 16	The Fairlanes	Oldies Acapella

4. Mears Park: Lowertown Sounds

   Lowertown Sounds Website

5. Mears Park: Twin Cities Jazz Festival

   Twin Cities Jazz Festival Website

6. Rice Park: Food Truck Wednesdays (Lunchtime Series)

   This summer, enjoy lunch and music each week in Rice Park at Food Truck Wednesdays. Each week will feature multiple different trucks as well as live music.

   Be sure to follow the Saint Paul Downtown Alliance on Facebook and Visit Saint Paul on Instagram to get a heads up each week on which trucks and musicians will be in the park.

   Food Truck Wednesdays Facebook event

7. Rice Park: Summer Nights in Rice

   Summer Nights in Rice is a free outdoor summer concert series occurring on select Thursdays from 5:00 -7:00 p.m., June through September. 

   Summer Nights in Rice

8. Become a Music in the Parks Performer

   Apply to Perform at Mears Park

   The 2023 application for Mears Park is closed.

   Apply to Perform at Como Lakeside Pavilion

   To book an event or become a Music in the Parks performer at Como Lakeside Pavilion, visit the Dock & Paddle website or email dockandpaddlemusic@Lancercatering.com.

9. Como Park Zoo & Conservatory: Music Under Glass (Winter Series)

   Join us in the Como Conservatory tropical gardens and beat the “winter-blahs” as live, local musicians play blues, bluegrass and ballads. The concerts are free and beer and wine will be available to purchase. No reservations required.

   Music Under Glass Schedule

10. The Saint Paul GetDown

    More than just a concert, this summer concert series is about celebrating our vibrant community and supporting our young talent. By attending, you'll be showing your love for local artists and empowering them to pursue their dreams. It's a chance to uplift aspiring musicians and inspire them to reach for the stars. Together, we can create a powerful movement that nurtures the artistic spirit of our city. Addmission is free. 

    Brought to you by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, Frogtown Radio and Twin Cities Mobile Jazz Project. More details at www.wfnu.org.

     

    •  July 26 - The Saint Paul GetDown (Mears Park)
    • August 9 - The Saint Paul GetDown (Harriet Island)
    • August 18 - The Saint Paul GetDown (The Treasury)