Discover Live Music in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area

Looking for live music in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area, including Baxter, Lake Shore, Crosslake, Merrifield, Pequot Lakes, Jenkins, Pine River, Crosby, and more? We've got you covered from outdoor patio live music to indoor tunes. This blog compiles weekly updates on live music in the area, making it easy for you to find local performances and focus on enjoying the music. The Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area boast some of the best live music scenes in Minnesota, featuring a variety of genres from country bands to rock bands, acoustic sets, and cover bands.

Where to find live music tonight in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area | Minnesota

Upcoming Live Music Events January 26, 2026 - February 1, 2026)

Monday 01/26/2026:

• At this time, we have not found any live music scheduled for this date.

Tuesday 01/27/2026:

• At this time, we have not found any live music scheduled for this date.

Wednesday 01/28/2026:

• At this time, we have not found any live music scheduled for this date.

Thursday 01/29/2026:

• At this time, we have not found any live music scheduled for this date.

Friday 01/30/2026:

• Live Music - Sophie Diumenti | Lost Lake Lodge | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Lake Shore, MN

• Live Music – Emily Hammer | Cuyuna Brewing Company | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Crosby, MN

• Live Music – Brendan Flynn | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Baxter, MN

• Live Music – AJ Spoff Music | Quarterdeck Resort | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Gull Lake

• Live Music - Wayne Renn | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Nisswa, MN

• Live Music – Chad Edwards Band | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN

Saturday 1/31/2026:

• Live Music – Amanda Standalone | Cuyuna Brewing Company | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Crosby, MN

• Live Music – Dos Guys | The Side Track | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Live Music – Tequila Tom | 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• Live Music – Hayden Streeter | Cuyuna Brewing Company | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Crosby, MN

• Live Music – Kelly Peterson | JJ’s Pub | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Live Music - Ted Feyder | Lost Lake Lodge | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Lake Shore, MN

• Live Music – Wayside Band | Quarterdeck Resort | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Gull Lake

• Live Music - 14 Stories | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Nisswa, MN

• Live Music – Chad Edwards Band | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM – 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN

Sunday 2/01/2026:

• Live Music – Mark Petersen Band | Green Lantern Bar and Grill | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Live Music - Tequila Tom | Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

Live Music Venues

Here are some venues where you can find live music. Feel free to visit their pages for upcoming live music schedules and other events:

• Ye Old Pickle Factory | Nisswa, MN

• Roundhouse Brewery | Nisswa, MN

• Big Axe Brewing Company | Nisswa, MN

• Zorbaz | Gull Lake

• Quarterdeck Resort | Gull Lake

• Ernie’s On Gull | East Gull Lake, MN

• Dunmire's on the Lakes | North Long

• Paradise Resort Bar & Grill | Brainerd, MN

• Green Lantern Bar and Grill | Brainerd, MN

• The Side Track | Brainerd, MN

• Gregory Park | Brainerd, MN

• Jack Pine Brewery | Baxter, MN

• Lakes Tavern | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Old Milwaukee Saloon & Eatery | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Trailside Park | Pequot Lakes, MN

• The Commander Bar | Pequot Lakes, MN

• JJ's Pub | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | Jenkins, MN

• Damsite Supper Club | Pine River, MN

• Ox Lake Tavern | Crosslake, MN

• 14 Lakes Brewery | Crosslake, MN

• The Wharf | Crosslake, MN

• Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar | Crosslake, MN

• Riverside Tavern | Crosslake, MN

• Crosby Memorial Park | Crosby, MN

• Cana Wine Bar | Crosby, MN

• Bridge Tavern | Crosby, MN

• Dockside Lounge - Breezy Point Resort | Breezy Point, MN

• Manhattan Beach Lodge | Manhattan Beach, MN

If there's a live music event missing from our listings, please let us know by sending an email or submitting the event here. If you want your venue added, please email us at info@campnisswa.com.

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