Key Takeaways
October 9–11, 2026 centers on three OnesToWatch Live headline shows: Malcolm Todd on Friday, Soccer Mommy on Saturday, and MUNA on Sunday.
The weekend lines up with peak fall color, a long holiday weekend, and a packed Twin Cities arts calendar.
Readers can pair the anchor concerts with METRO Green Line transit, free daytime options like the City of Lakes Art Fair and Mia, and weather-aware planning.
Additional events include Twin Cities Oktoberfest, family concerts, theater, and art exhibitions, so music fans can build full days around the shows.
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Featured Ticket Links
Friday, October 9 — Malcolm Todd | Do That Again Tour | The Armory, Minneapolis, MN
Get Malcolm Todd Tickets for Oct. 9Saturday, October 10 — Soccer Mommy | The S&M Tour | Palace Theatre-MN, St. Paul, MN
Get Soccer Mommy Tickets for Oct. 10Sunday, October 11 — MUNA | Gets So Hot Tour | Palace Theatre-MN, St. Paul, MN
Get MUNA Tickets for Oct. 11
Friday, October 9 — Malcolm Todd At The Armory
Malcolm Todd headlines The Armory (500 S 6th St, Minneapolis) on the Do That Again Tour, with doors at 6:30 PM and an 8:00 PM set. The Malcolm Todd: Do That Again Tour event at The Armory is an all ages event, though the CLUB level balcony section is 21+ for this event, and it is presented by Live Nation. The Armory in downtown Minneapolis is an approximately 8,400-capacity venue, with standing room on the main floor and seats in a multi-tiered bowl, which makes it one of the city’s largest indoor concert rooms. This Minneapolis date sits on a routing that also includes Radio City Music Hall in New York and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.
The clip below captures the scale and energy Todd brings to a room this size.
Friday offers several other options across the Twin Cities before or after the show.
Clue – Live On Stage! At The Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis) — The North American tour of the murder-mystery comedy adapted from the 1985 Paramount film opens its Minneapolis engagement October 9–11 as part of the Broadway on Hennepin Series. Tickets are available at clueliveonstage.com.
Katie Pruitt At Amsterdam Bar & Hall (St. Paul) — The singer-songwriter headlines in support of her single “The Aftermath,” with Next of Kin opening.
Bebe Stockwell At 7th St Entry (Minneapolis) — The indie folk artist tours behind her release “Volume 1,” performing with Khatumu.
UB40 At The Palace Theatre-MN (17 W 7th Place, St. Paul) — An 18+ show at 8:00 PM on the same St. Paul stage that hosts Soccer Mommy and MUNA the following two nights.
Twin Cities Oktoberfest At The Minnesota State Fairgrounds (St. Paul) — The 100% local festival opens Friday, October 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM at the Historic Progress Center on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Five local sponsors, Utepils Brewing, Pryes Brewing Company, Dangerous Man Brewing, Haggard Barrel Brewing Co., and Minneapolis Cider Company, pour a total of 20 different beers and ciders. Traditional Oktoberfest music comes from the Bavarian Musikmeisters, The Elk River German Band, and The iPolka Band, with performances by the SG Edelweiss dance troupe.
Minnesota Orchestra: Return Of The Jedi At Orchestra Hall (Minneapolis) — The orchestra performs John Williams’ score live under a screening of the original film, running October 8–11.
Saturday, October 10 — Soccer Mommy At The Palace Theatre
Soccer Mommy performs at the Palace Theatre-MN (17 W 7th Place, St. Paul) on The S&M Tour. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show starting at 6:30 PM.
The video below offers a snapshot of Soccer Mommy’s live dynamic in a mid-size theater setting.
Saturday offers daytime art, outdoor time, and family programming before the Palace doors open.
City Of Lakes Art Fair At Bde Maka Ska (E Bde Maka Ska Pkwy & W Lake St – W 32nd St, Minneapolis) — The City of Lakes Art Fair, organized by Homespun Events, debuted at Bde Maka Ska in October 2025 and returns Saturday–Sunday, October 10–11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The fair features over 140 artists, live music, food trucks and vendors, and kid-friendly activities. Metro Transit passes for free bus and light rail access are available for download, and the Metro Transit B Line drops riders at Lake & Dean/West Bde Maka Ska, the stop nearest the fair.
Twin Cities Oktoberfest At The Minnesota State Fairgrounds (St. Paul) — The festival continues Saturday, October 10, 2026, from noon to 10 p.m., with SG Edelweiss German dance performances during breaks in the main stage sets.
Family Gathering Concert Series At Animales BBQ (241 Fremont Ave N, Minneapolis) — A free, family-friendly morning concert series runs 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, October 10, 2026, produced by the Minnesota Independent Venue Alliance in partnership with the City of Minneapolis as part of a City music initiative.
Bowwow Powwow At The Minnesota History Center (St. Paul) — Stages Theatre Company presents this stage adaptation of the MNHS Press children’s picture book in collaboration with Mni Giizhik Theatre Ensemble on October 10, 2026.
Clue – Live On Stage! At The Orpheum Theatre continues its Minneapolis run.
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Sunday, October 11 — MUNA At The Palace Theatre
MUNA headlines the Palace Theatre-MN (17 W 7th Place, St. Paul) on the Gets So Hot Tour. Show time is 7:00 PM.
The performance clip below highlights how the trio translates its studio sound into a full-room, communal set.
Sunday offers a mix of outdoor color, museums, and closing-night events before the evening show.
City Of Lakes Art Fair At Bde Maka Ska — The fair continues Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with free Metro Transit access available.
Minnehaha Falls — Peak fall color at Minnehaha Falls and the surrounding gorge trails typically occurs during the first through third week of October, with the second week most often at peak, which makes it one of the strongest free outdoor options of the weekend.
Minneapolis Institute Of Art (Mia) — General admission is always free. The exhibition Paris Couture (October 4, 2026–January 17, 2027) features more than 80 works of haute couture from Palais Galliera, including designs by Christian Dior, Cristóbal Balenciaga, and Elsa Schiaparelli. The exhibition Titus Kaphar: Exhibiting Forgiveness also runs through January 3, 2027.
Walker Art Center — Free admission applies on the first Saturday of each month; Sunday, October 11 is standard admission. Current exhibitions include Olalekan Jeyifous: Hydricosmic Litanies (through January 3, 2027) and Collection In Focus: Martine Syms (through May 23, 2027). Skyline Mini Golf runs May 20 through October 18, 2026, with admission of $12 ($10 for Walker members; free for ages 5 and under with a paid adult).
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake With A Live Orchestra — Scheduled in Minneapolis on October 11.
Cine Latino Film Festival Closing Night — The MSP Film Society’s 14th annual festival (October 7–11) closes with the Brazilian comedy Old Bandits, starring Academy Award nominee Fernanda Montenegro.
Additional Weekend Highlights Across The Twin Cities
Several productions run across the full weekend and suit visitors building a broader arts itinerary.
Mystic Pizza At The Ordway Center For The Performing Arts (345 Washington St, St. Paul) — The new musical based on the 1988 film runs at the Ordway Music Theater from October 6 to 11, 2026, with tickets available at ordway.org; pricing varies by performance and seat.
Waiting For Godot At The Guthrie Theater (818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis) — Samuel Beckett’s play, directed by Joseph Haj and featuring David Strathairn, closes its run on October 11. Tickets range from $31 to $84, and rush tickets, if available, go on sale at the Box Office one hour before mainstage performances on a first-come, first-served basis. The Guthrie’s free Endless Bridge cantilever offers mill-district views without a ticket.
Emily Johnson / Catalyst: Overflow Radio At Northrop (Minneapolis) — Runs October 9–12.
Indecent At Theater Latté Da — Indecent is a play by Paula Vogel, with score and original music by Lisa Gutkin and Aaron Halva, developed from a phone call between Vogel and director Rebecca Taichman, running through October 18, 2026.
Into The Burrow At Mixed Blood Theatre — A world-premiere production based on Beatrix Potter’s children’s books, running October 1–18, 2026, as Mixed Blood Theatre, founded in 1976, celebrates its 50th anniversary season in 2025/26, themed ’50 Years of Opening Doors.’
Taste Of Greece Festival At St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church (Minneapolis) — Free admission Friday 2–9 p.m., Saturday noon–9 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. The Minneapolis Taste of Greece Festival, hosted by St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church, features Greek food, live Greek music and dancing on indoor and outdoor stages, and Greek dance performances at the bottom of the hour both Saturday and Sunday.
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Practical Reader Guidance
Balancing The City Of Lakes Art Fair And Twin Cities Oktoberfest On Saturday: The art fair runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bde Maka Ska with free transit access and over 140 artists. Oktoberfest runs at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul with more than 20 beers and ciders and live German music. Both end well before Soccer Mommy’s 6:30 PM show time at the Palace Theatre, so attending one in the morning and the other in the early afternoon works with a Green Line connection.
Doors And Show Times For The Three Anchor Concerts:
Malcolm Todd at The Armory — Doors 6:30 PM, Show 8:00 PM (Friday, October 9)
Soccer Mommy / Snail Mail at Palace Theatre-MN — Doors 6:00 PM, Show 6:30 PM (Saturday, October 10)
MUNA at Palace Theatre-MN — Show 7:00 PM (Sunday, October 11)
Weather: October in Minneapolis/St. Paul averages a high of about 57–59°F and a low of about 40–42°F, with about 10 rainy days across the month, based on 30-year climate statistics. Pack layerable daytime clothes, a heavier evening layer, and compact rain gear. Shoes that handle wet pavement are advisable.
Transit: The METRO Blue Line connects the airport and Mall of America to downtown Minneapolis. The METRO Green Line runs from Target Field Station in downtown Minneapolis through the University of Minnesota to Union Depot in downtown St. Paul, the direct route to the Palace Theatre, with standard adult fares of $2.00 off-peak and $2.50 during weekday rush hours, and tickets include a 2.5-hour transfer window.
Guthrie Rush Tickets: Main-stage productions often sell well ahead. Rush tickets for Waiting for Godot (closing October 11), if available, go on sale at the Box Office one hour before mainstage performances on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.
Packing: Bring base layers, a mid-layer fleece or sweater, a waterproof outer jacket, and a hat and gloves for evening walks between venues.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Are The Must-See Concerts In Minneapolis The Weekend Of October 9–11, 2026?
The three anchor shows are Malcolm Todd on the Do That Again Tour at The Armory in Minneapolis on Friday, October 9 (doors 6:30 PM, show 8:00 PM, all ages); Soccer Mommy on The S&M Tour at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Saturday, October 10 (doors 6:00 PM, show 6:30 PM); and MUNA on the Gets So Hot Tour at the Palace Theatre in St. Paul on Sunday, October 11 (show 7:00 PM). Additional live options include UB40 at the Palace Theatre on Friday night, Katie Pruitt at Amsterdam Bar & Hall in St. Paul, Bebe Stockwell at 7th St Entry in Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Orchestra performing the Return of the Jedi score live at Orchestra Hall through October 11.
How Do I Get Between Minneapolis And St. Paul For The Palace Theatre Shows?
The METRO Green Line light rail connects Target Field Station in downtown Minneapolis to Union Depot in downtown St. Paul, with standard adult fares of $2.00 off-peak and $2.50 during weekday rush hours, and tickets include a 2.5-hour transfer window. The Palace Theatre is located at 17 7th Place West in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota (55102), and is co-managed and co-operated by First Avenue and JAM Productions. The trip takes approximately 45 minutes end to end under the current schedule. Rideshare also works well for the cross-metro trip.
What Free Things Are There To Do In Minneapolis That Weekend?
The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) offers free general admission every day and is currently showing the Paris Couture exhibition and Titus Kaphar: Exhibiting Forgiveness. The Family Gathering Concert Series at Animales BBQ runs free on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The City of Lakes Art Fair at Bde Maka Ska on October 10–11 offers free Metro Transit access for the weekend. The Taste of Greece Festival at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church is free admission Friday through Sunday. The Guthrie Theater’s Endless Bridge cantilever walkway is open to the public without a performance ticket.
What Is The Weather Typically Like In Minneapolis In Early October?
October in Minneapolis/St. Paul averages a high of about 57–59°F and a low of about 40–42°F, with about 10 rainy days in October, based on 30-year climate statistics. The second weekend of October typically falls just before the average first freeze date of October 18, and fall foliage peaks mid-month along the Mississippi River gorge and the Chain of Lakes. Visitors should pack layerable clothing, a waterproof outer jacket, and shoes suited to wet pavement.
Is The City Of Lakes Art Fair Or Twin Cities Oktoberfest Better For Saturday, October 10?
Both events run simultaneously on Saturday. The City of Lakes Art Fair at Bde Maka Ska features over 140 artists, live music, food trucks and vendors, and kid-friendly activities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free Metro Transit access supports visitors who prefer not to drive.
Twin Cities Oktoberfest at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul features beer and cider from five local sponsors who together provide 20 different beers and ciders, along with traditional Oktoberfest music from the Bavarian Musikmeisters, The Elk River German Band, and The iPolka Band, and performances by the SG Edelweiss dance troupe. Both events conclude before Soccer Mommy’s 6:30 PM show time at the Palace Theatre, so it is realistic to attend one in the morning and the other in the early afternoon.
Conclusion
The weekend of October 9–11, 2026 stands out as a concentrated snapshot of the Twin Cities live-music ecosystem. Malcolm Todd, Soccer Mommy, and MUNA trace a clear arc from rising act to established headliner, each in a room that reflects their current touring tier, set against peak autumn color and a dense cultural calendar. Pairing the three shows with daytime visits to Mia, Bde Maka Ska, or the Guthrie creates a weekend that is difficult to replicate at any other point in the year.
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