1. MSP International Film Festival

April 2-13

Soak up the excellence during Minnesota’s only international film festival and among the largest and longest-running film festivals in the country. Showcasing 150+ bold and exciting new films representing more than 100 cultures from around the globe, MSPIFF44 will be one to remember.

2. Minnesota Twins Home Opener

April 3

Watch the Minnesota Twins take on the Houston Astros at the Home Opener. The first 10,000 fans will receive an opening day beanie.

3. First Avenue's 55th Anniversary Celebration Featuring The Suburbs

April 4

First Avenue is turning 55! To celebrate, The Suburbs will be playing the First Avenue Mainroom with Black Widows on Fri, April 4! The Suburbs reopened the Entry in 2021 after the pandemic, so this one will be special .

4. Spring Fling Romance Book Fair

April 5

Get ready to fall head over heels for Spring Fling Romance Book Fair on April 5th, 2025 from 11am to 5pm! Whether you’re a hopeless romantic or just love a good happily-ever-after, this event is for you.

5. STOMP

April 9-12

Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP: the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music, and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.

6. AC/DC Power Up Tour

April 10

AC/DC return to the road in the United States for the first time in nine years on the 2025 Power Up North American Tour! Much to the delight of millions of fans across North America, the legendary GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame®-inducted band will perform in 13 stadiums coast-to-coast next spring.

7. Secrets of the Whales with the Minnesota Orchestra

April 11-12

From the creative genius of Academy Award®-winning filmmaker and National Geographic Explorer at Large James Cameron and acclaimed National Geographic Explorer and Photographer Brian Skerry, the Disney+ original series Secrets of the Whales takes audiences on an epic journey into the lives of whales, revealing that they are far more like us than ever imagined.

8. Record Store Day at Electric Fetus

April 12

The legendary Minneapolis record store Electric Fetus will celebrate Record Store Day (RSD), Saturday, April 12, with a full-day lineup of activity including exclusive releases, live DJ performances, complimentary food and beverage and more.

9. Sam Morril: The Errors Tour

April 18

Sam Morril is one of the fastest-rising stand-up comics in New York City and one of the best joke writers in the scene today. He was a regular on Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, where he appeared frequently when not touring cities across the nation.

10. Giselle

April 18-19

American Ballet Theatre—America’s National Ballet Company®—returns to Northrop for two performances of the beloved classic, Giselle. The epitome of Romantic ballet, this heart-rending tale of love, remorse, and forgiveness perfectly fuses live music, movement, and drama.

11. Time Travelers Vintage Expo

April 19

Time Travelers Vintage Expo is the largest traveling retro vintage market in the United States, currently visiting 16 cities from coast to coast. Attendees can expect to find a retro wonderland with the absolute best in vintage clothing, home goods, retro-inspired handmade, and more!

12. Prince Drag Brunch

April 19

Get ready for the Prince Drag Brunch! Join us for a spectacular show filled with glitter, glamour, and scrumptious food as we honor Minneapolis' iconic legend, Prince.

13. Kendrick Lamar's Grand National Tour

April 19

Kendrick Lamar and SZA will take over 19 stadiums across North America for the Grand National Tour, presented by Live Nation, pgLang and Top Dawg Entertainment.

14. Check out a Cannabis Event

April 20

Inhale nothing but good vibes at these cannabis events in Minneapolis. Whether you're a seasoned pro or canna-curious, check out these festivals, THC markets, happy hours, and more.

15. Art in Bloom

April 24-27

Art in Bloom, the annual celebration of art and flowers, presented by the Friends of the Institute, will take place April 24 – 27, 2025. Free and open to the public, Art in Bloom exhibits imaginative floral interpretations of selected works of art from Mia’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists.

16. Minnesota Craft Beer Festival

April 26

The Minnesota Craft Beer Festival is an epic tasting session at the Minneapolis Convention Center, where 110+ breweries will participate in pouring some of their best brews. Each brewery has been asked to bring a taproom-only beer and/or a rare limited-release option.

17. Watch a Minnesota Timberwolves Game at Target Center

It's time for basketball and the Minnesota Timberwolves have their eyes set on another record year with Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert and Naz Reid leading the way. Come out to Target Center and cheer them on.