Kesha, 311, Wu Tang Clan, Willie Nelson Added To Already Massive 2026 Minnesota Venue Lineup

Minnesota's newest music venue is getting ready to open this summer. The new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in the Twin Cities will be the state's largest dedicated outdoor music venue, and they are launching with a massive lineup.

Last week, I shared a full schedule of the nearly 30 shows that had been announced for the 2026 summer season. That huge list, which has something for nearly everyone, just got bigger.

The venue just announced four new shows being added to an already massive list that already includes huge names like Chris Stapleton, Lil Wayne, Iron Maiden, Dave Matthews Band, and 5 Seconds of Summer.

The four new additions are even more high-profile acts that span genres. Here's a breakdown of all of the new announcements.

Dirty Heads & 311 (and more)

The reggae rock bands Dirty Heads and 311 will co-headline a show at the new venue in Shakopee as part of their "So Glad You Made It" Tour on Saturday, July 11.

Joining these two iconic groups will be opening acts ROME and Ocean Alley.

The show will start at 5:30 pm on July 11. After a presale going on now, tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 am on Friday, March 27, via Ticketmaster.

Kesha

Pop star Kesha is bringing her "The Freedon Tour" to Minnesota with the support of opening acts Chromeo and MEEK.

Kesha says the tour draws inspiration from her life, saying in a press release, “I’ve lived through the fire. This tour is about what comes after. Freedom isn’t just leaving something behind—it’s discovering that what you have lived through has made you magnificently who you are.”

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The show will be on Monday, August 3, starting at 7 pm. Like the previous show, a presale is going on now, and tickets go on sale at 10 am on Friday, March 27, via Ticketmaster.

Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Lucas Nelson, & More: "Outlaw Festival"

Country, folk, and Americana come together for this show, which includes Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, Stephen Wilson Jr., and Lukas Nelson and "other acts" that could be added to the list as the show gets closer.

In years past, this traveling festival tour has featured the likes of Billy Strings, Natanniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Sheryl Crow, The Red Clay Strays, and more. We'll have to see who all comes to town this summer - if anyone else is added.

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The show is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, starting at 3:20 pm. As with the other shows, there is a presale going on now. Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 am on Friday, March 27, via Ticketmaster.

Wu-Tang Clan

On what is supposed to be their final tour, the Wu-Tang Clan's "Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber" swings into Minnesota for a show as summer starts shifting to fall.

This show is scheduled for 7:30 pm on Tuesday, September 1. You guessed it - There is a presale going on right now, and tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster at 10 am on Friday, March 27.

With 4 new concerts now added to the roster of shows for the 2026 season at Minnesota's Mystic Lake Amphitheater, there are now over 30 shows coming to the venue for the first season. Here's the full rundown of all of the concerts announced so far.