Minnesota Zoo reveals lineup for its Wild Nights concert series
The annual series of outdoor shows boasts a lineup of nationally renowned local groups that will put folk, hip-hop, indie rock, jam bands, and DJs on the Apple Valley stage.
The lineup, unveiled on Tuesday, includes Nur-D, Cloud Cult, Wookiefoot, The Cactus Blossoms, and The Big Wu as headliners.
The Friday night get-togethers kick off on June 13 and pop up once every two weeks through its closing night on Aug. 8. Tickets are $30 for Minnesota Zoo members and $40 for non-members. All of the shows are 18+.
Here's what's on the slate for the 2025 Wild Nights series.
June 13Nur-DSmells Like NirvanaLighter Co. Daphne Jane
June 27The Big WuDavina and the VagabondsBloodlineThe Cobra Trio
July 11The Cactus BlossomsBad Bad HatsGully BoysColin Bracewell
July 25WookiefootCaptain FantasticFree FallinNici Peper
August 8Cloud CultSweet & Tender HooligansDJ Jake RudhAlexis Rose
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