Save the date:
Jan 29–
Feb 8, 2026
Minneapolis & Saint Paul
The Great Northern is here in every season
While our next winter festival will take place January 29 - Feb 8, 2026, we’re not going anywhere! Take a look at our calendar for a full list of our year-round events.
Open Call for Digital Storytellers: Light on Lake – A Winter Projection Art Series
The Great Northern invites Minnesota-based artists to submit proposals for “Light on Lake,” a four-night public art experience that will transform East Lake Street into a large-scale moving projection installation. This event will illuminate the walls and facades of East Lake Street businesses, turning them into animated canvases for local artists to share their work with the community.
Stay up to date with all the music, public art, outdoor, and climate action news happening in Minnesota and the region. In addition to our winter festival, The Great Northern is present at year-round events. We love to connect with our audience in every season.
Check out our event calendar or join our mailing list to learn more.
Stay connected year-round
Let the climate
change you.
The Great Northern is grounded in the celebration of Minnesota’s unique climate and winter traditions. As an organization, we are deeply committed to addressing climate change and fostering community dialogue about the future of our environment and our region.