Target Center November Concert Schedule

November is going to be a hot month for concert in Minneapolis at the Target Center. For your viewing pleasure, I'll list the hot concerts in November at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN.

November 2nd, Pink

November 5th, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar

November 21st, Selena Gomez

November 23rd, John Mayer


Get to a concert and support your favorite music!

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire in Minneapolis

Two iconic American bands, Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire are coming to the Minneapolis Target Center on Wednesday July 1st. The two bands have been touring together since 2004 and the joint performance has been talked about as one of the greatest musical spectaculars in recent touring history. A DVD of the a Los Angeles show from the tour went double platinum almost as soon as it was released... and critics are saying that show is only getting better.



The concert will start with a collaboration between the two groups and then each band will play a full set and the show will end with another full set of both groups on-stage together. Fans can look forward to an awesome night of music!

Both bands are passionate about fighting hunger and are asking for a donation of 3 food pantry items or $3 and in-return are giving fans a download card to access tracks unavailable anywhere else, go to http://www.ewfandchicago.com/ for more details.

Don't miss this once in a lifetime show from two of the most influential American rock-bands.

Lil’ Wayne Minneapolis Tour Stop

I admit I am not really into the hip-hop style of music Lil’ Wayne performs, but I saw his name on a list of top things to do in 2009 put out by the Pioneer Press. Really the list item was to attend a concert at the Xcel and Target Center and his January 19th show date made the list. Lil’ Wayne will be joined by Keyshia Cole and T-Pain and special guests Gym Class Heroes.

I have to admit I probably won’t be going to the Lil’ Wayne show. However, I will make the same pledge on this Target Center blog site as I did on my Xcel Energy Center blog, if you write a Lil’ Wayne show review in the comments section of my blog, I will post it on the front page and give you full credit. I want to make this blog about all types of shows and music at the Target Center not just the ones I attend.

Monday, January 19th is also Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I hope Lil’ Wayne and everyone takes a moment to remember that and all that Dr. King did for our country. As a recognized federal holiday, the parking meters won’t be enforced either so get down town early enough to snag one and you won’t have to worry about paying for Target Center parking.

Britney Spears Target Center Date

Britney Spears comeback tour will be stopping at the Target Center Minneapolis Friday, April 3rd, 2009. This is big news for the Target Center and Minneapolis. Britney will be touring promoting her new CD, “Circus.” Britney Spears Tickets won’t be cheap, but you can bet this concert will generate plenty of buzz – perhaps Hannah Montana levels of hysteria. Britney is a tabloid favorite and Yahoo has reported she is the most searched person on the Internet.

You can already buy Britney Spears tickets online at local brokers like Ticket King. I will keep an eye on this show for you because I am wondering if Britney Spears fans still have hurt feelings over her 2004 tour debacle that included a canceled Target Center show. Leave comments and let me know what you think about Britney Spears coming to the Target Center Minneapolis.

Oasis at Target Center

The band Oasis will be coming to the Target Center Minneapolis on Wednesday, December 10th to promote their new album “Dig Out Your Soul.” This will be the bands first US tour in 3 years and is following a record setting tour in the UK that sold over 180,000 Oasis tickets within an hour of going on sale – that’s crazy!

Ryan Adams and the Cardinals will be opening for Oasis at the Target Center. Minneapolis music fans will remember when Ryan Adams played at the Cedar Cultural Center awhile back and the show sold out immediately. Ryan Adams has his own fan base here in Minnesota and you can bet Ryan Adams fans will be scooping up tickets to see him perform in the big arena. Section 113 or 129 will provide the best stage views unless you can get Target Center tickets in the first 10 rows on the floor.

I heard that the Xcel had bid on this gig and lost it to the Target Center. I am sure it is going to be a great show and the Xcel is going to wish they had placed a sweeter deal on the table. The Target Center has been a hot spot of Twin Cities entertainment this year!

Rage Against The Machine Target Center During RNC

Saint Paul is going to be crazy hosting the Republican National Convention September 1st – 4th, but don’t think for a second that it’s twin city, Minneapolis, will be any quieter. In fact, the Target Center will be rocking on September 3rd when politically charged rockers Rage Against the Machine appear. There was plenty of speculation surrounding the event with the pros and cons of the show being discussed in the media. In the end, Rage Against The Machine opted to do a regular ticketed event at the Target Center Minneapolis (they are doing a free show in Denver for the Democratic National Convention).

I checked local ticket broker Ticket King to see if they were carrying tickets for the event and they are. The floor is general admission and are going for about $150 per ticket on the ticket king web site. I checked on ticketmaster and they were sold out, but the original face was $58 per ticket. Must be a hot ticket. There will be a lot of extra bodies in the Twin Cities those four days, I am sure the ticket brokers of the world are hoping to cash in.

American Idols Tour stop perfect Back-to-School event

American Idols tour is coming to the Target Center Minneapolis on Sunday, August 31st. If you are addicted to the hit TV show then you won’t want to miss all of your favorite Idols live. Each year, the tour includes the previous seasons top 10 Idols. Don’t miss Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay, and Syesha Mercado live at the Target Center this August!

The seating chart looks like there will be a large stage with the center part of the stage extending into the floor seating so there will be plenty of great seats to see all of the idols. The lower level sections are always a good bet if you are taking your kids and you are worried they won’t be able to see on the floor. This is the perfect back-to-school summer concert. Buy American Idols Live Target Center tickets today!

Cirque Du Soleil Target Center

Cirque du Soleil is once again coming to the Target Center Minneapolis. Cirque is bringing the Saltimbanco show to the Target Center for five days from September 24th through the 28th. the word Saltimbanco comes from the Italian "saltare in banco", which literally means "to jump on a bench." There is certainly a lot of jumping under the big top in this phenomenal show. The show is described by Cirque du Soleil as a celebration of life and features such characters as a songbird, a worm and a child. The costumes are remarkable and the juggling acts and the trapeze shows are sure to impress even the most finicky circus fan. Buy Target Center Tickets today and we will see you under the big top!

Celine Dion Target Center

Need a last minute Mothers Day gift idea? Buy her Celine Dion Target Center Tickets! The show is October 30th so there will be plenty of time for you and mom to clear your schedules and make an outing of it. Celine’s concert promises to be a “visual feast of color, fashion, dance and surprise!” She will perform her biggest hits as well as songs from her new Taking Chances album at the Target Center Minneapolis, no need to go to Vegas! This is certain to be the biggest show of the year. Be the favorite child this Mothers Day and surprise Mom with a Celine Dion ticket. You can even pick the tickets up locally so you can have something tangible to put in her card.

Steve Miller Band Target Center Stop

The Steve Miller Band will be at the Target Center Minneapolis on Thursday July 3, 2008 with special guest Joe Cocker. Steve Miller is originally from Wisconsin and his Midwest roots will make this a must see Twin Cities summer concert. The Steve Miller Band concert is sure to draw fans from all over especially being so close to the 4th of July holiday. There is no doubt that many people will extend their long weekend and make a stop at the Target Center to see The Steve Miller Band live.

The Steve Miller Band signature hit “Joker” is well known across many music genres and music lovers of all ages. Music lovers will relish seeing this tune sung live at the Target Center. In addition to singing “Joker” music fans will enjoy superhits "Jet Airliner," "Jungle Love," and many more. Buy your Steve Miller Band tickets today!

Target Center Concert Schedule has something for everyone

The Target Center Minneapolis continues to book a wide array of music for Minnesota music lovers. Whether you were a teen girl shrieking for the Jonas Brothers on Wednesday or you are holding Target Center tickets for the Foo Fighters this Wednesday or you prefer to see a live contemporary Christian show like Toby Mac and Jeremy Camp on Saturday March 1st, the Target Center has it all.

Other upcoming shows include punk rocker girl Avril Lavigne and Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin later in March. Check out the Target Center Schedule for a complete list of events. You may notice that May and June look quiet at the Target Center, but you can bet there will be upcoming show announcements soon! Check back to my Target Center blog for all the news!

Casual Wolves fans can fill up the Target Center

The Target Center was three-quarters full on Wednesday night for the Minnesota Timberwolves / Phoenix Suns game. The Timberwolves pulled off the stunning victory, and the win may renew some interest in the Timberwolves this season, making Target Center tickets hotter come Timberwolves game nights.

Casual Timberwolves fans know that the Wolves have competed in most games this season, and now that the Wolves are on a winning streak, fans might come down to the Target Center all at once for a hot weekend ticket. Come down to the Target Center and see a Timberwolves game. The Target Center is proud to boast that the Timberwolves play on one of only three parquet floors in the NBA!

Parking is easy access and cheap at the Target Center

One thing you can’t really complain about at the Target Center is the bountiful ramp parking around the arena. There are three ramps behind the Target Center that are all connected to the Minneapolis skyway system, making it easy for Minnesota Timberwolves fans to not have to step outside in the freezing Minnesota winter. With the Timberwolves not doing so hot this season, parking prices at the ramps and Timberwolves tickets themselves are cheaper than ever. A night out at the Target Center to see the Timberwolves has never been such a deal. Go see a Timberwolves game. They usually compete but brace your self for fourth quarters.

Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin

Three Days Grace and Breaking Benjamin will be taking the stage at the Target Center on Monday, March 24th, 2008 at 6:30 pm. Three Days Grace is best known for their 2005 hit “I Hate Everything About You.” In 2007, Three Days Grace released One-X and have found success with the song, “Just Like You.”

Opening the show will be Pennsylvania’s Breaking Benjamin. I was going to Google ‘Breaking Benjamin’ to find some cool fact about them to write here, but the truth is that I don’t care that much. And I can’t believe that they are playing at the Target Center Minneapolis!

Target Center tickets go on sale for this event Saturday, January 12th at 10 am CST.