Live Acoustic Music Near Hopkins, Minnesota

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are many house concerts being held in and around the Hopkins area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Hopkins host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Hopkins area. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

October 11
Hopkins Center for the Arts (Small Theater)
Hopkins, MN
October 11
Across the Midwest, Tyler Herwig is known as the preferred acoustic artist. With over two decades of passion Tyler has developed a reputation for high-energy performances with deep emotional musical interpretations that captivate all audiences.
Barley and Vine (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lakeville, MN
October 11
Fine Line Music Cafe (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
October 11
Boundary Pushing Solo Acoustic Guitar - Introspective, Heartfelt Songwriting.
Aster Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Minneapolis, MN
October 11
Album release show for David?s new record ?The Escapist?! Short solo guitar and strings set, followed by a rare full band set!
Aster Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Minneapolis, MN
October 12
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
October 12
Amsterdam Bar and Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
Saint Paul, MN
October 13
First Avenue and the 7th St Entry (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
October 13
White Squirrel Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Saint Paul, MN
October 13
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
October 14
Varsity Theater (Concert Hall)
Minneapolis, MN
October 15
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
October 15
First Avenue and the 7th St Entry (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
October 17
Underground Music Cafe (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
October 18
Aster Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Minneapolis, MN
October 18
Schram Vineyards (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
October 19
Cedar Cultural Center (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
October 19
Chad Elliott and Kathryn Fox showcase multi-instrumental performances with tight harmonies and great storytelling.
Sun Dog Farm Concerts (House Concert)
Maple Plain, MN
October 20
Parley Lake Winery (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
October 20
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
October 22
Underground Music Cafe (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
October 24
First Avenue and the 7th St Entry (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
October 24
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
October 25
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
October 25
Icehouse (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
October 26
318 Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Excelsior, MN
October 27
The best two things in life are Music and Vegetables. Come to the MPLS Farmers Market on Sunday October 27th to enjoy both.
https://www.mplsfarmersmarket.com/ (Outdoor Music Series)
Minneapolis, MN
November 1
Cedar Cultural Center (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
November 2
Country troubadour John Louis wanders around this Twin Town of music, writing and singing heartworn country folk songs. His songs show us our lives and the subtle but important things that become universally important hallmarks of our journey.
Dusty's Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Minneapolis, MN
November 2
318 Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Excelsior, MN
November 2
Sun Dog Farm Concerts (House Concert)
Maple Plain, MN
November 2
2021 and 2022 winners of Midwest Country Music Organization Americana Artist of the Year and Album of the Year, Maygen & The BIrdwatcher haven't let their feet off the gas. Traveling and playing as a duo all the way up to thier 6-piece hootenany!
Icehouse (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
November 3
Icehouse (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
November 3
318 Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Excelsior, MN
November 5
Cimarron 615 Tuesday, November 5 - 7pm Dakota 1010 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55403 (612) 332-1010 dakotacooks.com
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
November 6
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
November 7
Icehouse (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
November 8
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
November 8
Schram Vineyards (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
November 9
A bonafide traveling entertainer, Trae Sheehan has been touring in a minivan since high school, learning to put on the show nobody knew they needed. A homebody at heart, he spends his time off the road writing & recording in his woodland cottage.
Acadia Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Minneapolis, MN
November 10
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
November 10
First Avenue and the 7th St Entry (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
November 10
White Squirrel Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Saint Paul, MN
November 11
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
November 13
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
November 14
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
November 14
"Alice's music has that great combination of earthiness and groove that keeps it funky from the inside out. She's for real." Bonnie Raitt. "...sublime songwriting and breathtaking vocals...a singer of remarkable quality." MusicNews.com
Minne-Events Center (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
November 15
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
November 16
The Hook and Ladder Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
November 17
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Hopkins, Minnesota

House Concerts

BP Music House (Brooklyn Park)
Creek House Concerts (New Brighton)
Folk House (Golden Valley)
Musicians Corner House Concerts (Newport)
Rieder Homestead Concerts (Delano)
Sun Dog Farm Concerts (Maple Plain)

Listening Rooms

Dakota (Minneapolis)
Ginkgo Coffeehouse (St Paul)
Heart of the City Music Factory (Anoka)
Minne-Events Center (Minneapolis)
Underground Music Cafe (Minneapolis)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Becketwood Chapel (Minneapolis)
Roots Cellar Music Series at university baptist church (Minneapolis)

Vineyards & Breweries

Parley Lake Winery (Waconia)
Schram Vineyards (Waconia)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

318 Cafe (Excelsior)
Acadia Cafe (Minneapolis)
Aster Cafe (Minneapolis)
Barley and Vine (Lakeville)
Berlin (Minneapolis)
Crooner's Supper Club (Minneapolis)
Ingredients Cafe (White Bear Lake)
Jordan Supper Club/Tap Room. (Jordan)

Small Theaters

Cedar Cultural Center (Minneapolis)
Hopkins Center for the Arts (Hopkins)
Medina Entertainment Center (Medina)
The Hook and Ladder Theater (Minneapolis)
The Parkway Theater (Minneapolis)

Outdoor Music Series

https://www.mplsfarmersmarket.com/ (Minneapolis)

Bars & Nightclubs

331 Club (Minneapolis)
Amsterdam Bar and Hall (Saint Paul)
Dusty's Bar (Minneapolis)
Johnnie's Bar (River Falls)
Palmer’s Bar (Minneapolis)
The Contented Cow (Northfield)
The Hardware Store (Anoka)
White Squirrel Bar (Saint Paul)