Miss Georgia Peach is making their Animales debut! Expect plenty of twang, playful energy, and songs that feel pulled straight from an old-school Saturday night. Come hungry and settle in for a fun one.

The Main Stage is yours.

Karaoke is taking over Animales! Join host Alexei Moon Casselle on Thursday, September 17, and bring your best song.

Sossy Mechanics founders and award winning dancers Megan McClellan and Brian Sostek are giving a FREE line dancing lesson on Wednesday, September 16.

All experience levels are welcome and cowboy boots are encouraged but not required.

It’s game day and we’re hosting. Come watch the Vikings play the Packers at Animales with sound on the TVs!

Sarah Morris has a way of drawing in a room and keeping her audience close, and The Sometimes Guys match her easy intimacy just right—expect honest lyrics, warm vocals, and an Americana feeling. It’s the kind of music that feels good on any occasion.

Sarah Morris is a Minneapolis-based Americana singer-songwriter whose crystalline voice and benevolent storytelling have earned her recognition as one of the Midwest’s most compelling musical voices. Over the course of six albums and a decade-plus of steady, determined songwriting, Morris has made a practice of allurement. Her new album, Say Yes, is a delicate search for the honest way forward.

Billy Johnson’s deep Twin Cities roots lend themselves to a show that will make you feel right at home, playing stripped-down soul that’s warm, lived-in, and full of heart.

Polish up those boots and come thirsty. Cole Diamond always brings a rowdy mix of twang, two-steppers, and singalongs that make a Thursday night feel just right.

Sossy Mechanics founders and award winning dancers Megan McClellan and Brian Sostek are giving a FREE line dancing lesson on Wednesday, September 9.

All experience levels are welcome and cowboy boots are encouraged but not required.

Celebrate the last few weeks of summer at Animales!

We’re bringing back Shuck Fest & Rib Smoke this Labor Day weekend on Sunday, September 6. Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more event announcements and details.

Boozewater plays Blues classics at Animales BBQ.

James Samuel “Cornbread” Harris, Sr. is a 98-year-old Minnesota music legend who has been captivating audiences since World War II. A founding father of the Minneapolis Sound, Cornbread delivers an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, ballads, and original compositions, all infused with the soul and wisdom of nearly a century in music.

Dinner's on the table, drinks are flowing, and Arts DEPT is bringing the soundtrack. Join us for a Friday night filled with good food, good company, and seriously good funk.

Sossy Mechanics founders and award winning dancers Megan McClellan and Brian Sostek are giving a FREE line dancing lesson on Wednesday, September 2.

All experience levels are welcome and cowboy boots are encouraged but not required.

Celebrate the last few weeks of summer at Animales! On August 30, we’re throwing a Summer Blowout Party (you can pet a llama!). Mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more event announcements and details.

Animales is excited to welcome back Matthew French. With an easygoing presence and a knack for writing songs that stick with you, Matthew delivers the kind of set that pulls people in and keeps them listening. His music feels timeless without sounding dated, making him a perfect fit for an afternoon at Animales.

Celebrate the last few weeks of summer with Animales BBQ at Blues Night w/ Ken Valdez.

Sossy Mechanics founders and award winning dancers Megan McClellan and Brian Sostek are giving a FREE line dancing lesson on Wednesday, August 26.

All experience levels are welcome and cowboy boots are encouraged but not required.

Al Church is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who fronts his own solo project. His experience recording guitar, voice, percussion and keyboards yields to a wide array of projects, styles and genres.

Al plays guitar and sings in Al Church, Private Oates, BBGUN, Tommy Stinson, and a live album cover band called Permanent Record. He also is a Producer and guitarist for Gaelynn Lea, plays bass in Dave Simonett's (of Trampled By Turtles) solo band, and plays drums with Derecho Rhythm Section with Al and Cyrus Sparhawk.

Doug Collins & the Receptionists return to Animales with sharp hooks, warm harmonies, and a sound that lands somewhere between classic country and Beatle-esque pop. Doug’s songs are clever, heartfelt, and easy to love, especially with a band that knows how to bring them to life.

Polish up those boots and come thirsty. Cole Diamond always brings a rowdy mix of twang, two-steppers, and singalongs that make a Friday night at Animales feel just right.

The Main Stage is yours.

Karaoke is taking over Animales! Join host Al Church on Thursday, August 20, and bring your best song.

Sossy Mechanics founders and award winning dancers Megan McClellan and Brian Sostek are giving a FREE line dancing lesson on Wednesday, August 19.

All experience levels are welcome and cowboy boots are encouraged but not required.

We're excited to welcome Bill Giese and Tin Can Telephone to Animales for the first time. Their songs draw you in with memorable stories and an easygoing style that's the perfect soundtrack for BBQ, beer, and a summer evening.

Rich Mattson & The Northstars bring decades of Minnesota music experience to the Animales stage. With standout songwriting and a band that's as tight as they come, this is a show you won't want to miss.

Dinner's on the table, drinks are flowing, and Arts DEPT is bringing the soundtrack. Join us for a Saturday night filled with good food, good company, and seriously good grooves.

Sossy Mechanics founders and award winning dancers Megan McClellan and Brian Sostek are giving a FREE line dancing lesson on Wednesday, August 12.

All experience levels are welcome and cowboy boots are encouraged but not required.

Wild Lyre is making their Animales debut with hazy guitars, loose grooves, and just the right amount of rock-and-roll mischief. Grab some BBQ, settle in, and come see what they’re all about.

Funk Fridays are in full swing with TH3 back at Animales. Expect deep-pocket grooves, playful improvisation, and plenty of ’70s-inspired funk from a trio that knows how to lock in and lift the whole room. Bring your dancing shoes. This one might get funky.

David Huckfelt brings his Mystery Lights project to Animales Main Stage. These collaborative bluegrass nights welcome all sorts of surprises on stage, from guest musicians to improvisation across the Americana spectrum. Come one, come all!

Sossy Mechanics founders and award winning dancers Megan McClellan and Brian Sostek are giving a FREE line dancing lesson on Wednesday, August 5.

All experience levels are welcome and cowboy boots are encouraged but not required.