Canterbury Park

Canterbury Park History

Canterbury Park is one of the top horse racing sites in Minnesota and is an incredible venue to see a concert. There truly isn't a bad seat in the house, whether you are in the crowd right in front of the stage or taking a break in the grandstands. Horse racing enthusiasts have been familiar with Canterbury Park ever since it first opened in the summer of 1985 and the venue has grown even more popular thanks to the big time concerts which are now part of the venue's schedule. For years the Canterbury Park has been putting on some of the best performances in all of Minnesota and it continues to do so. StubHub is the place to go for tickets to all of the events being held at this popular venue.

Canterbury Park Events

No matter the event, Canterbury Park brings tons of entertainment seekers to the stage to take in live performances. From a summer music festival to radio station parties and more, the amphitheater has seen some of the most brilliant happenings in and around the Minneapolis and Shakopee area. In addition to spring and summer horse races, concerts are a huge part of the schedule at Canterbury Park and the venue regularly brings in big time acts like Fall Out Boy, John Legend, Radiohead, Panic at the Disco, ZZ Top, Blink 182, Modest Mouse, Wu Tang Clan, the Cure, and more to perform. There is nothing quite like catching one of your favorite acts performing outdoors in the fresh Midwest air at Canterbury Park.

Minneapolis, Minnesota

If you are planning a trip to Minnesota, your trip would not be complete without a stop in Minneapolis which is part of the Twin Cities, along with Saint Paul. As the largest city in Minnesota and the 48th largest city in the United States there is always a plethora of options for entertainment in the Minneapolis area. It has one of the most thriving theater communities in the country and stands as the third largest theater market in the country, second only to New York City when it comes to number of theaters per capita. Be sure to check out any of the world classic theaters in the city like Illusion, Mixed Blood, Jungle, Penumbra, Bedlam Theatre, Mu Performing Arts, the Brave New Workshop, the Minnesota Dance Theatre, the Red Eye, or any of the other great venues. There are also plenty of great museums to check out like the Minneapolis Institute of Art or the Walker Art Center which is one of only five big modern art museums in the United States.

Canterbury Park Seating Layout

Canterbury Park seats thousands of guests for its biggest events and there is no better place in all of Minnesota in which to enjoy a performance. People of Minnesota have long been singing the praises of the venue and one visit to Canterbury Park is sure to have you eager to come back the next chance you get.

Trivia

The horse racing season at Canterbury Park lasts 69 days from May through Labor Day.