Bob Dylan, Katy Perry, Incubus and Earth, Wind & Fire announce upcoming Minnesota shows
Get ready to “roar” and “drive” — you’ll be able to enjoy multiple big-name artists across the state this year. Considering all of their performances ahead of “September”, one could say concert season is “blowin’ in the wind.”
Within a matter of hours on Monday, four artists announced upcoming shows happening across Minnesota.
Minnesota native Bob Dylan will be making a stop in Mankato this spring. According to his website, Dylan will perform at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center on Friday, April 4.
So far, Dylan’s website shows the Mankato performance is one of four happening this spring as part of his Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour. Other stops include Tulsa, Oklahoma; Wichita, Kansas; and Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Tickets go on sale for the Mankato show this Saturday through Ticket Master. The site adds that “the event will be a phone-free experience”, and that all “phones, smart watches and accessories will not be permitted in the performance space”, with such devices being secured in individual pouches that will be reopened after the show. It goes on to say that anyone “seen using a device during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security.”
Katy Perry, who will be making a stop in Minneapolis as part of her upcoming The Lifetimes Tour. Early Monday, the singer announced the U.S. leg of the tour will include a 7 p.m. performance at Target Center on Tuesday, May 13.
Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, Jan 31. at 10 a.m. However, Citi and Verizon presales begin Tuesday, Jan. 28.
Perry, one of the biggest-selling female artists in history, is known for songs such as “Firework,” “Dark Horse,” Roar,” California Girls,” Teenage Dream” and more. She recently released a new album titled “143,” which is available for purchase.
Meanwhile, alternative rock fans can enjoy Incubus, known for songs such as “Drive,” “Wish You Were Here,” and “Pardon Me,” at the Treasure Island Amphitheater on Saturday, July 5. Indie rock band Manchester Orchestra is listed as the group’s special guest.
Tickets will start at $35, and reserved seating will be available beginning at $49.
Later in the summer, Earth, Wind & Fire, known for songs such as “September,” “Let’s Groove,” “Reasons” and more.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group will be performing on Sunday, Aug. 10, at The Ledge Amphitheater in Waite Park.
Tickets for Perry, Incubus as well as Earth, Wind & Fire will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. this Friday. Although Ticket Master shows tickets for Dylan’s show will also go on sale at the same time, his own website shows tickets will be available starting Saturday, Feb. 1.