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!
Cards & Cribbage Night at Hungry Hippie Tacos
Friday’s Cards & Cribbage is back! Bring your family! Bring your friends! Enjoy comfy, cozy vibes along with $1 off tap beers and free chips and salsa. Join us in conversation and connecting over a hand of cards every Friday 3pm – close at both our Duluth and Grand Marais locations.
Head of the Lakes United Way’s 5th Annual Experience Auction
Save the date for Head of the Lakes United Way’s fifth annual Experience Auction! Held online, the auction will run March 2nd through 16th and include unique experiences and packages highlighting the Northland. All the proceeds go to support their work to strength our communities by uniting people and resources. You won’t want to miss the chance to bid on these exciting experiences! Learn more and start bidding: hlunitedway.org/auction.
Motorhead Madness
Rev your engine for the biggest indoor custom car show in the northland, the Hunt Electric Motorhead Madness presented by Scooter’s Classic Car Restoration. The event is back at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC) at 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, on Saturday, March 21, and Sunday March 22, 2026. Four arenas will overflow with 150 one-of-a-kind customs, trucks, 4x4s, street rods, race cars, cycles, rat rods, and antique autos. Vendors offering the newest accessories, wearables, memorabilia, and more will be on-site as well. Plus, meet the car designers, owners, and car builders, and enjoy creative car club exhibits. There will be hourly door prizes for guests as well. Special Displays and Events: • Meet Joe Zolper – As seen on Garage Squad – Presented by Marline & Associates LLC (Saturday & Sunday, 11 AM – 3 PM) • Harbor City Robot Riot – Combat Robot Tournament (Saturday only) • Young...
Acrylic Painting Class
Explore your creativity and paint your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 10 x 30″ canvas will be 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.
Similar Dogs at Ritual Marketplace
Join Us for Similar Sundays from 1pm – 3:30pm at Ritual Marketplace with the Similar Dogs (@similardoggy). Joe Lindzius and Sarah Jane Hale perform their diverse acoustic repertoire. Food and drink specials. Great company. It doesn’t get more magical than this!
Going Solar in the Northland
Thinking about solar for your home or small business? Curious about the financial and environmental benefits of energy independence? Get your questions answered about Going Solar in the Northland! Join us for a free info session at Bent Paddle Brewing Co and enjoy a free drink on us! See us Sundays from 4 – 4:30 PM in the Tap Room. Informational sessions run from March 1st – April 12th. This event is hosted by Optimum Energy Group.
High Key Mondays & Industry Nights
High Key Mondays & Industry Night Are BACK! Live local music | Drink specials | 6–9pm High Key Monday is FRI-YAY for many of our industry partners — and we’re roll with it. Calling all restaurant, bar, liquor store, and brewery professionals in the Twin Ports — get on down to the Paddle for Industry Night! Show a worker ID or pay stub for $1 off all Bent Paddle beverages. Thank you for keeping our paddles in the water! Everyone is welcome! Come for the tunes, stay for the conversations, delicious beverages, and good times. This month to kick off and celebrate the return, we invite you to connect with local organizations making waves in the Twin Ports — like WE Health, Trans+ Northland, Twin Ports Artists Collective, and Men As Peacemakers. Org’s may vary based on who available each week, but the good vibes are guaranteed!
Jumpsuit HighKey Mondays | Live on the Cosmic Stage!
Jumpsuit is back at the Paddle for HighKey Mondays! Get on down to Bent Paddle every Monday in March to enjoy live local music, industry night specials and positive vibes galore. Being the city that’s forged some of the biggest names in music, Duluth is also home to Jumpsuit — a funk/jam outfit with a big side bowl of soul. On the rise, these funky folks are a culmination of individuals who have shared the stage with many of those names and more. Jumpsuit features Emanuel Eisele and Marshall Dillon on guitars, Calzone on bass, Ian Hopp on drums, Courtney Ellian on keys/backup vocals, and Erica “Ricky” Francois and Madi Phyle on lead vocals. HighKey Monday is FRIYAY for many of our industry partners — and we’re roll with it so we’re calling all restaurant, bar, liquor store, and brewery professionals in the Twin Ports — and anywhere our beer...
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