A Legendary Rock Group Is Planning Something Big In Minnesota Next Summer

Next summer marks a new era for live music in Minnesota. The new Mystic Lake Amphitheater will open to the public, and they just announced one of the biggest and most dangerous bands of the last 40 years is coming.

The new 19,000 seat venue, which has similar capacity to the Target Center and Grand Casino Arena, is part of the new 400 million dollar Canterbury Commons development in Shakopee. The amphitheater will be the largest in the state and able to host major national tours that usually pass by the Twin Cities.

A Stacked First Season Of Concerts in Minnesota

Live Nation will operate Mystic Lake Amphitheater and has already been busy announcing a flurry of shows for its inaugural season. Train, 5 Seconds of Summer, Iron Maiden and Megadeth, and Lynyrd Skynyrd along with Foreigner will all hit the stage next year. This latest announcement is a major win for 80s rock fans.

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Motley Crue Brings Carnival Of Sins Back

Mötley Crüe, Tesla, and Extreme are hitting the road in 2026 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Carnival of Sins. That tour marked the return of the original lineup and delivered a massive over the top production featuring dancers, acrobats, pyro, explosions, sideshow props, and plenty of signature Mötley Crüe chaos. Minnesota fans will get another taste of that energy as the show returns in a newly reimagined way.

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While all four original members will not be part of this run, guitarist Mick Mars is no longer in the band. Nikki Sixx, Tommy Lee, and vocalist Vince Neil will join new guitarist John 5 for the Friday, August 21 show in Minnesota.

Ticket Details And Extras

Tickets for the show are on presale now, with the general on sale starting Friday at 10 AM. Ticket prices range from 61 to 375 dollars, with several upgrades available from Mystic Lake Amphitheater including lawn chair rental, fast lane access, blankets, and more. The Crüe says this new version of the show features an updated playlist and that one dollar from every ticket sold will be donated to ASAP, the After School Arts Program, which helps students gain hands-on experience in music and the arts.