Discover Live Music in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area
Updated: 3 days ago
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 November 2, 2026 - November 8, 2026)
Monday 11/02/2026:
No live music has been found for this day. If you know of an event we missed, please let us know!
Tuesday 11/03/2026:
No live music has been found for this day. If you know of an event we missed, please let us know!
Wednesday 11/04/2026:
No live music has been found for this day. If you know of an event we missed, please let us know!
Thursday 11/05/2026:
No live music has been found for this day. If you know of an event we missed, please let us know!
Friday 11/06/2026:
Live Music - Tequila Tom | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Baxter, MN
Live Music - Michael Pink | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
Live Music - Trent Bergeron | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 7:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Live Music - System 13 | Bridge Tavern | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosby, MN
Live Music - Hillbilly Rock Show | Dennis Drummond Winery | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Live Music - Russ and Don | The Woodtick Inn | 7:30 PM | Cuyuna, MN
Live Music - Kyle Colby | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Live Music - Mixtape Arcade | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Saturday 11/07/2026:
Live Music - 2 Sisters | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
Live Music - Mark Stary | JJ's Pub | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Live Music - Michael Pink | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
Live Music - Seth Doud | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Live Music - The Mark Petersen Band | Old Milwaukee Club | 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Live Music - Mixtape Arcade | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Live Music - Reese Glover | The Side Track | 8:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
Sunday 11/08/2026:
Live Music - Mark Petersen Band | Green Lantern Bar and Grill | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Brainerd, 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
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.
All dates and activities are subject to change.
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