Live Acoustic Music Near Waconia, Minnesota

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are many house concerts being held in and around the Waconia area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Waconia host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Waconia area. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

November 23
Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery (Vineyard)
Kasota, MN
November 23
The husband and wife folk duo’s performances feature tight vocal harmonies, guitars, folk harp, mandocello, banjo and ukulele, plus a bit of harmonica, shakers, and kazoo. "Best Acoustic Performers of the Twin Cities." ... City Pages
Ginkgo Coffeehouse (Listening Room)
St Paul, MN
November 23
Across the Midwest, Tyler Herwig is known as the preferred acoustic artist. With over two decades of passion Tyler has developed a reputation for high-energy performances with deep emotional musical interpretations that captivate all audiences.
Barley and Vine (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lakeville, MN
November 24
Across the Midwest, Tyler Herwig is known as the preferred acoustic artist. With over two decades of passion Tyler has developed a reputation for high-energy performances with deep emotional musical interpretations that captivate all audiences.
Crow River Winery (Vineyard)
Hutchinson, MN
November 26
331 Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Minneapolis, MN
November 26
First Avenue and the 7th St Entry (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
November 29
Across the Midwest, Tyler Herwig is known as the preferred acoustic artist. With over two decades of passion Tyler has developed a reputation for high-energy performances with deep emotional musical interpretations that captivate all audiences.
Schram Vineyards (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
November 29
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
November 30
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
December 3
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
December 6
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
December 6
Cedar Cultural Center (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
December 8
White Squirrel Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Saint Paul, MN
December 10
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
December 10
331 Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Minneapolis, MN
December 11
Boundary Pushing Solo Acoustic Guitar - Introspective, Heartfelt Songwriting.
318 Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Excelsior, MN
December 12
Cedar Cultural Center (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
December 13
Chris "Poppa" Foster is a Tulsa-based singer, songwriter, and pianist who masterfully blends the sounds of New Orleans jazz, Memphis soul, Delta blues, and Tulsa Americana. His songs and stories are imaginative and captivating.
The Hardware Store (Neighborhood Bar)
Anoka, MN
December 14
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
December 15
Schram Vineyards (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
December 15
Chris "Poppa" Foster is a Tulsa-based singer, songwriter, and pianist who masterfully blends the sounds of New Orleans jazz, Memphis soul, Delta blues, and Tulsa Americana. His songs and stories are imaginative and captivating.
White Squirrel Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Saint Paul, MN
December 16
Schram Vineyards (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
December 17
Schram Vineyards (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
December 18
Schram Vineyards (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
December 19
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
December 20
Amsterdam Bar and Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
Saint Paul, MN
December 21
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
December 27
Across the Midwest, Tyler Herwig is known as the preferred acoustic artist. With over two decades of passion Tyler has developed a reputation for high-energy performances with deep emotional musical interpretations that captivate all audiences.
Schram Vineyards (Vineyard)
Waconia, MN
December 31
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
January 5
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
January 6
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
January 11
Award-winning singer/songwriter Spencer LaJoye makes music to tell the truth and return to their body as a queer person in recovery from Evangelicalism. Their shows are equal parts confident quirk and elegant storytelling.
Roots Cellar Music Series at university baptist church (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Minneapolis, MN
January 12
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
January 13
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
January 18
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
January 19
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
January 19
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
January 20
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
January 25
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
January 26
The Parkway Theater (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
January 26
First Avenue and the 7th St Entry (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
January 26
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
January 27
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
January 31
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
February 1
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
February 8
Venezuelan-Appalachian fusion by Llanera master and asylum-seeking migrant Larry Bellorín & GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass superstar Joe Troop (Che Apalache). Latingrass: Banjo, cuatro, fiddle, guitar, maracas, upright bass, vocals.
Cedar Cultural Center (Small Theater)
Minneapolis, MN
February 15
Fine Line Music Cafe (Nightclub)
Minneapolis, MN
February 18
331 Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Minneapolis, MN
February 22
Turf Club (Nightclub)
St Paul, MN
February 22
Dakota (Listening Room)
Minneapolis, MN
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Waconia, Minnesota

House Concerts

BP Music House (Brooklyn Park)
Creek House Concerts (New Brighton)
Folk House (Golden Valley)
Musicians Corner House Concerts (Newport)
Sun Dog Farm Concerts (Maple Plain)

Listening Rooms

Dakota (Minneapolis)
Ginkgo Coffeehouse (St Paul)
Heart of the City Music Factory (Anoka)
Icehouse (Minneapolis)
Minne-Events Center (Minneapolis)
Underground Music Cafe (Minneapolis)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Becketwood Chapel (Minneapolis)
Roots Cellar Music Series at university baptist church (Minneapolis)

Vineyards & Breweries

Chankaska Creek Ranch and Winery (Kasota)
Crow River Winery (Hutchinson)
Parley Lake Winery (Waconia)
Schram Vineyards (Waconia)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

318 Cafe (Excelsior)
Acadia Cafe (Minneapolis)
Aster Cafe (Minneapolis)
Barley and Vine (Lakeville)
Berlin (Minneapolis)
Crooner's Supper Club (Minneapolis)

Small Theaters

Cedar Cultural Center (Minneapolis)
Hopkins Center for the Arts (Hopkins)
Medina Entertainment Center (Medina)
The Hook and Ladder Theater (Minneapolis)
The Parkway Theater (Minneapolis)

Outdoor Music Series

https://www.mplsfarmersmarket.com/ (Minneapolis)

Bars & Nightclubs

331 Club (Minneapolis)
Amsterdam Bar and Hall (Saint Paul)
Dusty's Bar (Minneapolis)
Palmer’s Bar (Minneapolis)
The Hardware Store (Anoka)
White Squirrel Bar (Saint Paul)