The Great Northern Winter Festival
- Dates
- Jan 27 to 31, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Saint Anthony Main
- Price
- Not announced
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Nov 12, 2026
The Great Northern Winter Festival returns to Saint Anthony Main, Minneapolis, MN, Jan 27 to 31, 2027. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Great Northern Winter Festival is a five-day celebration of Minnesota's long, cold winter, run by a Twin Cities nonprofit that puts climate change at the center of its program. The 2027 festival, its 10th anniversary, runs January 27 to 31 with its hub along Saint Anthony Main in Minneapolis and more programming in Saint Paul. The pass covers ice skating on an outdoor rink overlooking the Mississippi, live music and public art, hands-on workshops and vendor villages, ice bars and food trucks, and the Climate Solutions Series of talks, with a wood-fired Sauna Village, a climate film series and a 5K Winter Run along the river on Saturday, January 30. Announced names include Andrew Zimmern, Wade Davis, Alexis Nikole Nelson, Charlie Parr, Dyani White Hawk and Quannah Chasinghorse.
When it runs
Runs Wednesday to Sunday, January 27 to 31, 2027; the 5K Winter Run is on Saturday, January 30.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport MSP.
How do I get to The Great Northern Winter Festival?
By car
Most people drive to The Great Northern Winter Festival. The nearest major airport is MSP, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
Cost $10 for 6 hours (discounted garage rate). Metered street parking runs along Main Street from 6 am to midnight; discounted parking is $10 for 6 hours at the Riverplace NE and SE garages.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Venue
Saint Anthony Main
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near The Great Northern Winter Festival?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 3
2407 Southeast University Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2300 Cleveland Avenue North, Roseville, 55113, Minneapolis, MN
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates2401 Prior Avenue North, Roseville, 55113, Minneapolis, MN
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMid-range hotels 3
425 South 2nd Street Bikeway, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates708 South 3rd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check rates900 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Typically $120-220 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesTreat yourself 1
245 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Typically $350-700 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesAirport hotels 1
5005 Glumack Drive, Minneapolis, 55111
Typically $100-190 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
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Entry rules
Accessibility & comfort
The organizer does not publish accessibility details. Ask them directly before you travel about step-free access, accessible toilets, seating and anything else you need.
Pricing
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Quick answers
When is The Great Northern Winter Festival 2027?
Jan 27 to 31, 2027
Where is The Great Northern Winter Festival held?
Saint Anthony Main, Minneapolis, MN.