Festival Dates: Jan 28 – Feb 1, 2026

Early Bird Ticket Pricing Ends in …

The Great Northern is BACK!

January 28 – February 1, 2026

Your winter adventure awaits—now easier to experience than ever

This year, we’re bringing The Great Northern to the riverfront and introducing new festival passes—designed to give you more access, more to discover, and more unforgettable winter experiences. Check out our lineup to find the pass that best fits your preferred festival experience.

Give the gift of The Great Northern

Made for the climate, music, film, or food lover in your life, this holiday-exclusive bundle is the perfect way to wrap up festival magic. It includes a Saturday Festival Pass plus limited-edition festival merch—a cozy hat and collectible pin—delivered to the recipient of your choice.

A $90 value for just $75, with free shipping included. Available for a limited time only! Order by December 16th to ensure delivery by the holidays.

Choose your festival experience

Full festival access

Your festival weekend starts here! Saturday passes are listed below. Sunday is our FREE Family Day.
Purchase before December 15th to get 15% off all listed pass prices (not including Open Steam Sessions).

Saturday Pass

$ 45 .00

Join us Saturday, January 31, for live music, food, drink, and unforgettable winter experiences across our festival grounds.

  • Full festival grounds access
  • General entry, Climate Solutions Series
  • 1 drink ticket

Sauna + Saturday All Access Pass

$ 75. .00

Looking to get the most out of your festival weekend? The Sauna + Saturday All Access Pass includes:

  • Full festival grounds access
  • Priority access, Climate Solutions Series
  • 1 Open Steam ticket
  • 1 drink ticket
  • VIP Lounge access

Festival Supporter Pass

$ 125 .00

For festival enthusiasts who want it ALL!

  • Full festival grounds access
  • Priority access, Climate Solutions Series
  • 2 Open Steam tickets
  • 2 drink tickets
  • VIP lounge access
  • Festival tote bag
  • Annual membership

Standalone experiences

These passes give you access to a specific festival experience. A full festival access pass is not required for purchase.

Open Steam Session

Grants entry to the Sauna Village only. Ideal if you want a sauna experience without attending the festival.

$ 30 .00

Climate AM PAss

Access to the Climate Solutions Series AM Sessions only. This pass does not include entry to any other festival spaces.

$ 15 .00

Climate PM PAss

Access to the Climate Solutions Series PM Sessions only. This pass does not include entry to any other festival spaces.

$ 15 .00

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Join us on the riverfront for a new era of The Great Northern!

This year, we’re bring our festival to the St. Anthony Main riverfront, with festival grounds stretching from the Riverplace Building to Father Hennepin Bluff Park.

Plus, look for satellite events lighting up downtown St. Paul, Nicollet Mall, and East Lake Street.

Big thanks to our supporters!

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