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2026 Summer Arts and Entertainment
Eden Prairie's summer arts and entertainment series features free, family-friendly music and movie events June through August at Staring Lake Amphitheatre.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy free events all summer long!
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Minnesota Festival of Jazz on the Prairie
- Date: 06/07/2026 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Location: Staring Lake Park
14800 Pioneer Trail
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347
Kick off the summer concert season with an afternoon of big-band jazz, accompanied by the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary's Rib Fest fundraiser!
Bold brass, smooth saxophones and the driving rhythms of seven area big bands take the stage in this high-energy celebration of live jazz.
Concert admission is free and open to everyone.
Performance Schedule
Central Middle School jazz band performing between sets.
| Noon–12:45 p.m. | Bend in the River Big Band |
|---|---|
| 1–1:45 p.m. | Genesis Jazz Orchestra |
| 2–2:45 p.m. | Just Friends Big Band |
| 3–3:45 p.m. | ACME Jazz Company |
| 4–4:45 p.m. | River City Jazz Orchestra |
| 5–5:45 p.m. | Jazz on the Prairie Big Band |
| 6–6:45 p.m. | Good News Big Band |
Food and beverages
Pack a picnic or purchase ribs, pulled chicken, beverages and more through the Eden Prairie Noon Rotary's Rib Fest fundraiser.
Parking
Free parking available at Staring Lake Park and Flying Cloud Fields (15219 Pioneer Trail). A complimentary shuttle runs continuously from Flying Cloud Fields to the event.
Sponsors
TBD
Learn about sponsoring community events at edenprairiemn.gov/Sponsor.