Charanga Tropical is an authentic Latin band known for its infectious blend of Cuban Charanga music, Salsa and Latin jazz. 

Want a preview? Visit the video library on the Charanga Tropical website. 

Photo By: Walter Horishnyk

The Sunday Funday series features live, family-friendly music and theater performances 5 - 7 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on Sundays, June 15 - August 10. Look for a show at a neighborhood park near you!

The performance venue has no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025! 

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Coyote Wild is a high-energy country rock band based in Minnesota that is known for delivering electrifying performances that blend modern country hits with classic rock favorites. 

Get a preview on the Coyote Wild YouTube Channel.  

• Food vendor(s): Hydration Shuttle, Muddy Tiger Indian Street Food, Potter’s Pasties
• Beer vendor: NorthStar Tavern

The Thursday Blockbusters Series provides the very best in free outdoor entertainment on Thursdays throughout the summer at Normandale Lake Bandshell. It features top quality musical performances, food trucks and beer sales at each show!

• Food and beverage service begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Music begins at 7 p.m.   

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025!

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Feel Good Inc. is a 2000's rock tribute band comprised of well-seasoned musicians playing great tunes from the past two decades. 

• Food vendors: California Dip & Eat, Hometown Creamery, Potter’s Pasties, Sambusa Samosa, Sincerely Eats, Taqueria el Patron
• Beer vendor:  NorthStar Tavern 

Midweek Music & Market offers a great mix of food, beer, music, games, and fun on Wednesdays in July and August in the east lot at Bloomington Civic Plaza.

• Market, food and beverage sales open 5 - 8 p.m.
• Music performances begin at 5:30 p.m.

The area where music is performed on the Civic Plaza East Lawn is a grass hill with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the music.        

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025! 

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Good for Gary is a premier Twin Cities-based cover band specializing in high-energy dance, pop and R&B hits that keep the crowd moving!

Check out this "ridiculously entertaining" band on its YouTube Channel for a preview of what awaits! 

• Food vendor(s): Hydration Shuttle, Pharaoha’s Gyros, Thai Thai Street Food
• Beer vendor: NorthStar Tavern

The Thursday Blockbusters Series provides the very best in free outdoor entertainment on Thursdays throughout the summer at Normandale Lake Bandshell. It features top quality musical performances, food trucks and beer sales at each show!

• Food and beverage service begins at 6:30 p.m.
• Music begins at 7 p.m.   

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025!

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

The Tuxedo Band is the Twin Cities longest-running cover band of classic and contemporary rock, pop and country music.

• Food vendors: Amazing Momo, Brick Oven Bus, Hometown Creamery, Hydration Shuttle, Las Twins Mexican Cuisine, Rollin Nolen’s BBQ, Thai Thai Street Food
• Beer vendor: Northstar Tavern 

Midweek Music & Market offers a great mix of food, beer, music, games, and fun on Wednesdays in July and August in the east lot at Bloomington Civic Plaza.

• Market, food and beverage sales open 5 - 8 p.m.
• Music performances begin at 5:30 p.m.        

The area where music is performed on the Civic Plaza East Lawn is a grass hill with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the music.        

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025! 

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Lehto & Wright perform a tight, seasoned yet compact sound, offering a fresh blast of inventive American Folk, Folk Rock and Progressive Rock. 

• Food vendors: Brick Oven Bus, California Dip & Eat, Espartaco, HaDa Foodie, Hometown Creamery, Soul to Soul BBQ
• Beer vendor:  NorthStar Tavern 

Midweek Music & Market offers a great mix of food, beer, music, games, and fun on Wednesdays in July and August in the east lot at Bloomington Civic Plaza.

• Market, food and beverage sales open 5 - 8 p.m.
• Music performances begin at 5:30 p.m.

The area where music is performed on the Civic Plaza East Lawn is a grass hill with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the music.        

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025! 

Continental Ballet Company’s mission is to enrich the community by preserving the art of classical ballet through professional performances, dance development, and educational programs.

Enjoy this summer outdoor performance at Normandale Lake Bandshell. 

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025! 

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam along with Wendy during this fun family event that makes you move to the music! 

Want a preview? Visit Wendy's YouTube channel.  

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2024! 

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

Acme Magic Factory offers an amazing and hilarious performance that has been called the perfect combination of magic, comedy and audience interaction.

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025!

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.

The University of Minnesota Alumni Summer Band is a community concert band-style ensemble that performs several outdoor concerts in the Twin Cities area each summer. 

With a range of concert band music from classical to contemporary, including a number of traditional UMN school songs, this concert is sure to lift your spirits.

The bandshell performance venue is a natural grass amphitheater with no permanent seating. Please consider bringing a blanket or lawn chair for your comfort and convenience while enjoying the event. 

Visit the Arts in the Parks web page to see other fun events in summer 2025! 

Follow Bloomington Parks and Recreation on Facebook.