Country music icon Garth Brooks is set to perform at Minneapolis’ Target Center on Dec. 11 and 12, 2026, as part of his “Blame It All On My Roots” arena tour. These shows mark his first Minnesota concerts since the sold‑out U.S. Bank Stadium performances on May 3‑4, 2019.
New venues and a growing concert scene
Since Brooks’ 2019 shows, Minnesota’s live‑music landscape has expanded. New venues such as the Mystic Lake Amphitheatre in Shakopee have opened, and festivals like the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival debuted in St. Paul in 2024. Major arenas—including Target Center, Target Field and Huntington Bank Stadium—continue to host top‑tier acts across genres.
Brooks’ recent Minnesota appearance wasn’t musical
In October 2024, Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, swapped guitars for hammers and saws, joining volunteers for the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project in St. Paul. The Habitat for Humanity‑run initiative, started by former President Jimmy Carter and his wife in the 1980s, brings together celebrities, elected officials and volunteers to build affordable housing.
The 2024 project launched construction at The Heights on St. Paul’s East Side, Twin Cities Habitat’s largest development to date. Brooks and Yearwood have hosted the Carter Work Project in previous years, including the 2023 effort in Charlotte, North Carolina.
What fans can expect
Brooks’ upcoming Target Center dates will feature his signature blend of country hits and storytelling, drawing fans from across the Twin Cities and beyond. Ticket information and pricing are available through the venue’s official website.
With both new performance venues and community‑focused volunteer work, Brooks’ connection to Minnesota reflects a blend of entertainment and service that resonates with local audiences.
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