Events & Festivals in Duluth
Good Times on the Great Lake
We don’t believe in boredom in Duluth! With 12 months of festivals and fun-filled events, our calendar is packed with great times all year long and all across the city. Whether it’s a large-scale festival in Bayfront Festival Park, a sporting event in AMSOIL Arena, or a community gathering in one of our many parks, you’ll find endless opportunities to make memories. Explore our event calendar to see what’s happening in Duluth and plan your perfect visit.
Duluth’s Annual Events
Duluth is home to a fantastic lineup of annual events that draw visitors from across the region and beyond. These are the traditions that define our city’s seasons and bring the community together in celebration. Look out for favorites like Grandma’s Marathon in the summer, the Bayfront Blues Festival in August, and the festive Bentleyville Tour of Lights during the holidays.
Find Upcoming Duluth Events
Ready to find your next adventure? Our event calendar is packed with happenings, big and small, from today and into the future. Browse by date, category, or name to discover a wide variety of activities, including music, sports, theater, recreation, and more!
Teen Open Studio (Fall 2026)
Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere at the Duluth Public Library’s Teen Space. Bring your headphones and creative ideas — art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Registration covers all 26 sessions, but attending every session is not necessary.
Carlton County Animal Rescue Community Meeting
Come join the Carlton County Animal Rescue on Thursday, Nov. 12th at 5:30 pm at the Cloquet Public Library to learn about CCAR and our future building plans. All are welcome!
Acrylic Paint Class
Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art – all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.
Urinetown Presented By Zeitgeist Theater Co.
URINETOWN By Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis Directed by Robert Lee Musical Direction by Beth Brophy Winner of three Tony Awards, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards and two Obie Awards, Urinetown is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt...
Jackbox Thursdays @ TCS
Thursday party games for Thursday party people! 🎉 Stop over Thursday evenings for bar Jackbox here at TCS directly after our DJ Trivia ✅ For those who are un-familiar, Jackbox Games is a collection of party games where players use their smartphones and tablets as controllers to play comedy, trivia, and drawing games on a shared TV or screen 📺 Known for hits such as: YOU DON’T KNOW JACK, Quiplash, Fibbage, Drawful, Trivia Murder Party, and more! 8:30pm – 10:30pm FREE · 21+
The Oak Ridge Boys
Friday, November 13, 2026 | DECC Symphony Hall | 7:00pm Presented by Pepper Entertainment GET TICKETS HERE ABOUT THE OAK RIDGE BOYS For more than 50 years, The Oak Ridge Boys have defined one of the most recognizable sounds in American music, blending four-part harmonies with an energetic stage presence that has earned them Grammy, CMA, ACM, and Dove Awards. With a legacy that stretches from their Gospel roots in the 1940s to their rise as Country‑Pop hitmakers, the group—Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban—has delivered classics like Elvira, Bobbie Sue, American Made, and Thank God for Kids. Their music has produced multiple gold and platinum albums, over 30 Top Ten hits, and collaborations with icons ranging from Johnny Cash and Paul Simon to George Jones and Ray Charles. Today’s performing members are Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban, and Ben James. The...
Tea Talks – Adam Sippola – Presence: Gateway to Healing and Awakening
Presence: Gateway to Healing and Awakening Presence is the conscious devotion to be with the movements of life. Where inner presence is the cultivation of awareness, living stillness, and flow within the body, in relational presence we commit to a moment-by-moment conscious relationship with the forces of creation alive and moving within us, between us, and among us in the shared group field. We will explore the relationship between presence and the healing of trauma – our unintegrated past, and how inner and relational presence practices can support our embodiment (incarnation), as well as our awakening (transcendence). In this interactive discussion and experience, Adam will lead the group in relational presence practices including meditation, interoception, embodiment, attunement, and relational mindfulness, and he may guide an integration process if anyone present feels called to participate. Welcome to Tea Talks, interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about, in...
DIY Block Print Class at the Lake Superior Zoo
Animals & Prints – Nature-Inspired Block Printing Night Friday November 13th, 2026 | 5:30-8:00 PM at the Lake Superior Zoo Looking for a creative night out? Whether you’re hoping to connect with other nature and craft lovers, plan a cozy girls’ evening, enjoy a unique date night, or just want to make something awesome without the sweat of carving and cleanup?We’ve got you covered! Join Anna from Wild Kidd Design for a fun and relaxed DIY block printing session paired with your favorite local animals at the beautiful Lake Superior Zoo. Cost: $30 per person (includes one bandana OR tote & access to all block prints) $5 for each additional bandana or print project Pay $30 here to reserve your spot, any additional projects will be paid for at the door. We encourage at the door donations to the zoo if you are willing! What to Expect: Drop in anytime...
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