Bands Now Needed For Music In The Park Series In Minnesota

Believe it or not, but the first day of spring arrives next month! While it's true that we still have plenty of winter weather left in Minnesota, it's always fun to start thinking about our favorite things to do once the warmer weather arrives.

For people in the Duluth area, one thing many enjoy is the free Music In The Park series, through the City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Department.

Enjoying concerts from a variety of bands is a great way to break up the week, and if you or someone you know is in a band, time is running out to submit your band for consideration to play this summer.

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Band Applications Now Open For The 2026 Music In The Park Concert Series

The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation Division is now accepting applications for the 2026 Music in the Park concert series.

This 90-minute weekly musical performance series takes place Tuesday evenings, from June 16 through August 11, 2026, with a rain date set aside at the end of the schedule.

All concerts are from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Last year, the concerts were split between Lincoln Park and Chester Park, but due to construction projects taking place at Chester Park and the reconstruction of the Chester Bowl Chalet, all concerts this year will take place at Lincoln Park, 2501 W Third Street.

The City notes that in 2027, the concert series will resume as a split series at Chester Park and Lincoln Park.

The Band Application Deadline Is Fast Approaching

Applications for bands interested in playin closes at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, February 8. Applications are only accepted via the online submission portal, which can be accessed through the button below.

Bands need to provide a bio, contact information, up to three sound samples, and other information.

The Parks and Recreation’s Music in the Parks committee will then review all applications in the weeks following the submission deadline, and they will reach out to bands they have selected to play to provide complete performance information.

Performances And Compensation

Artists may be offered 90-minute performances, or a half-performance time, 40 minutes. Priority for the 90-minute slots will be given to bands with three or more members, while one and two-person bands will be considered for the 40-minute sets.

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Base pay for the Music in the Park Series 90-minute sets is $250, plus $50 per musician, up to $550. The 40-minute sets are half the rate. Professional sound is contracted and provided for all concerts, provided by the City of Duluth.