Save the date:

Jan 29–
Feb 8, 2026

Minneapolis & Saint Paul

The Great Northern is here in every season

While our next winter festival will take place January 29 - Feb 8, 2026, we’re not going anywhere! Take a look at our calendar for a full list of our year-round events.

Upcoming Events
Stories by HOTTEA
Jan 25
Stories by HOTTEA

The Great Northern and Lake Street Lift have teamed up to present Stories, by Twin Cities-based installation artist Eric Rieger, also known as HOTTEA. The project, a large-scale public art piece inspired by the artist’s conversations with community members who live or work along East Lake Street, features Rieger’s signature street art style and incorporate yarn as a featured medium. The work is a celebration of the stories and experiences of all those who call this area home.

Mack Lecture: James Thornton, ClientEarth
Apr 8
Mack Lecture: James Thornton, ClientEarth

Due to challenges caused by the wildfires in Southern California, this Mack Lecture has been postponed until April 8.

This winter, leading environmentalist and founder of ClientEarth, James Thornton, comes to the Walker. An innovator of legal strategies to address climate change and environmental degradation, Thornton will discuss new ways to think about and tackle global environmental challenges. A short, moderated dialogue and Q&A follows Thornton’s presentation.

Stay connected year-round

Stay up to date with all the music, public art, outdoor, and climate action news happening in Minnesota and the region. In addition to our winter festival, The Great Northern is present at year-round events. We love to connect with our audience in every season.

Check out our event calendar or join our mailing list to learn more.

Let the climate
change you.

The Great Northern is grounded in the celebration of Minnesota’s unique climate and winter traditions. As an organization, we are deeply committed to addressing climate change and fostering community dialogue about the future of our environment and our region.