Lakes Area Music Festival - Haydn & Shostakovich

A galloping evening of music to keep you on your toes.

Did a chandelier really fall from the ceiling during the premiere of Haydn’s symphony? What ancient secrets lie behind the iconic bronze Horses of Venice’s St. Mark’s Cathedral? Join us for a lively evening where comedy, boldness, and historical intrigue converge. Haydn and Shostakovich deliver symphonies filled with humor and daring, while Serbian composer Isidora Zebeljan takes us on a vibrant journey into the myths of ancient Greece.

Lakes Area Music Festival - Hansel & Gretel

A classic tale set in Minnesota’s North Woods.

Get lost in the pines and lady slippers as we follow Hänsel and Gretel on their magical journey, with a luscious score by Engelbert Humperdinck and a world premiere production. Described as “a standout” by Opera News, Ariana Wehr makes her festival debut as Gretel alongside the Joy in Singing Foundation’s “Debut Artist of the Year,” Abi Levis, as Hänsel. Children from the Northfield Youth Choirs and Brainerd’s Legacy Youth Chorale complete this heartwarming, family-friendly musical fairy tale.

Lakes Area Music Festival - Gala

Broadway sensations Meghan Picerno and Andrea Ross will leave you Spellbound, performing with Christian Reif and the Lakes Area Music Festival symphony in the gala kick off to the season. Our largest fundraiser of the year, Spellbound includes pre-concert dinner packages, a live auction, and opportunities to support the world class professional musicians who bring their talents to the Lakes Area and spark connections through music.

Two ways to enjoy the evening:

Ki-Chi-Saga Days

Join our community to celebrate Ki-Chi-Saga Days, a great city festival with activities for all ages! This celebration hosts many events throughout the city. Here a just a few highlights.

Jumanji

The Paramount Center for the Arts will be showing the movie 'Jumanji' as part of their Summer Movie Series.

Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas

Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas celebrates the gift of family, the gift of friends, the gift of peace, and the gift of love, wrapped up in sweet sounds of the season only he and his piano can provide.

Join Jim Brickman and friends this Christmas season for an unforgettable concert experience filled with music, laughter & heartwarming stories.
Audiences can expect a captivating blend of timeless holiday classics, along with Brickman's biggest hits like "The Gift," "Love of my Life," “Destiny,” “Valentine" and joyfully unexpected surprises.

Grumpy's Big Kahuna Bash #7

ESCAPE TO MINNESOTA'S LARGEST ONE DAY TIKI/SURF EVENT! WITH MILLIE ROSE MITCHELL AS HOST!!
TIKI ARTISTS - SURF BANDS - TIKI VENDORS - TIKI DRINKS - HAWAIIAN FOOD - HAWAIIAN SHAVED!!!

Featuring a one of a kind art print collaboration with internationally known artist SHAG and Minneapolis's very own HAZEXXL!
Also a vintage scooter rally, Ms Kahuna and best dressed couple contest, Fire Ceremony of the islands with Hawaiian dancers, limbo contest and much more!!

Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery: Two for the Road

Multi-Platinum selling and award-winning artists Dustin Lynch and Scotty McCreery team up for their “Two for the Road Tour” on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Mayo Civic Center, produced by Pepper Entertainment.

About Dustin Lynch: