2023 Events

Alarm Will Sound: Ten Thousand Birds
Drawing from birdsong, contemporary music ensemble Alarm Will Sound interprets John Luther Adams’s Ten Thousand Birds, following the cycle of a day and using space by moving around the venue as they play.

Winter Wonderland with the Minnesota Orchestra
A relaxed winter-themed family concert designed for audiences of all ages, including individuals with autism or sensory sensitivities.

Kidarod East
Drawing inspiration from Alaska’s famous dog sled race, YMCA of the North’s Kidarod offers an unforgettable outdoor 2-mile winter adventure experience for kids.

Iregular: Our Common Home
This arresting, interactive installation by Montreal-based studio Iregular raises awareness and sparks conversation about the universal subject of our impact on the environment.

Saint Paul Winter Carnival
The Great Northern founding partner Saint Paul Winter Carnival has brought family-friendly events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area since 1886.

Chill Out: Festival launch party
Join us to kick off The Great Northern with a "festival eve" winter village at Surly Brewing Beer Garden.

Seitu Jones: Ice Fishing and Printing
Saint Paul-based multidisciplinary artist Seitu Jones will invite both experienced and novice ice fishers to ice fish along with him on Silverwood Lake, demonstrating the process of Gyotaku—a Japanese printmaking technique used for documenting catches.