Bob Dylan to Perform at New Shakopee Music Venue

The legendary singer-songwriter will take the stage at the 19,000-seat Mystic Lake Amphitheater on July 6.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 7:40pm

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A minimalist, abstract illustration in the style of Saul Bass, featuring a dramatic black silhouette of Bob Dylan's distinctive profile against a backdrop of bold, geometric red and white shapes, conceptually representing the iconic musician's homecoming concert.The legendary Bob Dylan returns to his home state of Minnesota for a highly anticipated performance at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater.Duluth Today

Minnesota native Bob Dylan will return to the Twin Cities this summer to perform at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee. The 84-year-old music icon will be joined by Lucinda Williams and the John Doe Folk Trio for the July 6 show, which will be one of the first major events at the 19,000-seat outdoor venue.

Why it matters

Dylan's return to Minnesota is a highly anticipated event for music fans in the region, as the legendary singer-songwriter has deep roots in the state. The new Mystic Lake Amphitheater represents a significant expansion of live music infrastructure in the Twin Cities area, providing a large-scale outdoor venue to host major touring acts.

The details

Tickets for the July 6 Dylan concert go on presale on Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m., with the general on-sale following on Friday at the same time. The Mystic Lake Amphitheater is a new 19,000-seat outdoor venue being built on 37 acres of land purchased from Canterbury Park. The amphitheater is promised to offer 'breathtaking 360-degree views of the Minnesota River Valley' and 'expansive hangout spaces both indoors and outside'.

  • Tickets for the July 6 show go on presale on Wednesday, April 10 at 10 a.m.
  • Tickets for the July 6 show go on general sale on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m.
  • The Mystic Lake Amphitheater is set to open this summer with a slate of 30 events.

The players

Bob Dylan

An 84-year-old singer-songwriter who was born in Duluth, Minnesota and raised in Hibbing. Dylan is a legendary figure in American music, known for classics like 'Blowin' in the Wind' and 'The Times They Are a-Changin'.

Mystic Lake Amphitheater

A new 19,000-seat outdoor music venue being built in Shakopee, Minnesota by Swervo Development Corporation. It will become the largest outdoor music venue in the state.

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What’s next

The Mystic Lake Amphitheater is scheduled to open this summer with a full slate of 30 events, kicking off with a performance by Machine Gun Kelly on June 22.

The takeaway

Bob Dylan's return to Minnesota for a show at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater is a major event for music fans in the region, showcasing the state's growing live music infrastructure and Dylan's enduring legacy as one of the most influential singer-songwriters of all time.