Whirlygig Music Fest Lineup Revealed for Art-A-Whirl

Art-A-Whirl, the sprawling Northeast Minneapolisart event is approaching, with the 2026 version scheduled for May 15-17.

One of the most significant occurrences during the festival isIndeed BrewingThe annual Whirlygig, featuring three days of music on an outdoor stage in its taproom parking lot.

The brewery has announced the schedule for its diverse music festival, featuring acts such as Boyish, the jazz-fusion group Room3, talented R&B artist Papa Mbye, Gramma's Boyfriend, and Kennadi Watkins, along with numerous other performers.

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Here is the full list of performers for Whirylgig 2026.

Friday, May 15:

Boyish

Room3

Denim Matriarch

Bakkwooddrift

Saturday, May 16:

Papa Mbye

Gramma's Boyfriend

killusonline

Fanaka Nation

Products Band

Soulflower

Vinny Franco and the Love Channel

Sallyforth

Sunday, May 17:

Kennadi Watkins

Buffalo Galaxy

Charlie Bruber

KG4

Foremother

Young Dervish

As in previous years, Whirlygig will remain free to attend.

Besides the live music, there will also be a live mural created by artist Chuck U, beer provided by Indeed, and several food trucks, including the regular truck from Pizzeria Lola, as well as iPierogi, KCM Eggrolls, Mr. Momo, Aki's Pretzels, and Que Tal.

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