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Green Day, Hozier, Fall Out Boy To Headline Minnesota Yacht Club Festival
(St. Paul, MN – January 28, 2025) – Green Day, Hozier, and Fall Out Boy will headline the second annual Minnesota Yacht Club Festival, returning July 18-20 to Harriet Island Regional Park in St. Paul, MN. Expanding to three days in 2025, the festival will bring together over 25 artists across two stages including Alabama Shakes, returning to the stage for their first announced performance since 2017, Weezer, Sublime, Train, Sheryl Crow, Remi Wolf, 311, Garbage, O.A.R., Father John Misty, Cory Wong, Motion City Soundtrack, Beach Bunny, Semisonic and many more to the bank of the majestic Mississippi River for world-class performances underneath the giant cottonwoods of the park.
Sign up now at MinnesotaYachtClubFestival.com to receive an SMS access code for the presale on Thursday, January 30 at 10am CT with access to the lowest-priced tickets. 1-Day and 3-Day GA, GA+, VIP, Riverboat VIP, and Platinum Tickets will be available.
Fans can set sail on the Mississippi River with Riverboat VIP (21+), offering exclusive access to Padelford Riverboats with relaxed seating, shade, private restrooms, and a 60-minute cruise along the river with complimentary margarita happy hour and DJ set, among other VIP amenities.
GA+ Tickets provide access to the GA+ Lounge with relaxing seating, air-conditioned restrooms, lawn games, a private bar with drinks for purchase and dedicated food for purchase plus dedicated GA+ hospitality staff for all your festival needs. VIP offers all GA+ amenities plus access to an exclusive viewing platform at Skipper Stage, dedicated entry lane into the festival, unlimited access to the VIP Lounge with lockers and mobile charging units for rent and a dedicated festival merch store. Platinum tickets offer all VIP amenities plus front-of-stage viewing at Skipper Stage, exclusive viewing at Crow’s Nest Stage soundboard with complimentary beer, seltzer and water, unlimited access to the air-conditioned Platinum Lounge at Wigington Pavilion with indoor and outdoor seating, complimentary full-service bar and all-day dining, and a dedicated Platinum Concierge to assist with any festival needs. For the full list of amenities and all ticket types, visit MinnesotaYachtClubFestival.com/Tickets. Layaway plans are available starting at $20 down for a limited time.
Festivals
FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver – Lazy Syrup Orchestra
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver kept the celebration of the FIFA World Cup 2026 rolling on June 13, bringing together soccer fans, live music, and a packed day of entertainment in the heart of the city. With matches screening throughout the afternoon and evening, the festival once again transformed PNE into a gathering place for supporters from around the world.
Saturday’s schedule featured three international match broadcasts, beginning with Brazil vs. Morocco (1-1) in the afternoon, followed by Haiti vs. Scotland (0-1) and Australia vs. Türkiye in the evening. Between matches, festivalgoers were treated to live performances across the festival grounds, creating a lively atmosphere that blended sport, culture, and music.
One of the highlights of the day was Vancouver’s own Lazy Syrup Orchestra, who performed two sets on the Amphitheatre Stage. Known for their energetic fusion of Balkan, Latin, funk, and world music influences, the group brought an infectious energy that quickly drew a crowd. Their vibrant performance had fans dancing throughout the set and provided the perfect soundtrack between World Cup action.
We were on site to capture Lazy Syrup Orchestra‘s performances, and the band’s colourful stage presence matched the festival’s upbeat spirit. From families enjoying the afternoon sunshine to dedicated soccer fans gathering ahead of the evening matches, the crowd embraced everything the Fan Festival had to offer.
With live music, international soccer, food vendors, and entertainment throughout the day, June 13 showcased exactly why the FIFA Fan Festival™ is one of Vancouver’s must-visit destinations during the World Cup.
Check out our photos of the day below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
LAZY SYRUP ORCHESTRA
FIFA FAN FESTIVAL™
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer
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FIFA Fan Festival™ Vancouver – The Funk Hunters & Dear Rouge
The FIFA Fan Festival™ in Vancouver kept the World Cup excitement rolling on June 12 with a full day of soccer, live music, and community programming at the festival grounds. Fans arrived early for the opening match between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina (ending in a 1-1 tie), creating a lively atmosphere as supporters packed in to cheer on the home side and soak up the tournament energy.
Beyond the match screenings, the festival offered plenty of entertainment throughout the day. Local performances from Famous Players and Side One helped keep the crowd engaged during the afternoon, while Down With Webster brought a dose of Canadian nostalgia later in the day. The combination of live music and World Cup action made the Fan Festival feel like much more than a viewing party, giving visitors reasons to stay long after the final whistle.
The evening belonged to Vancouver favourites Dear Rouge and electronic duo The Funk Hunters. As the sun began to set over the festival grounds, both acts drew large crowds eager to celebrate the start of the weekend. Dear Rouge delivered their signature mix of indie rock and synth-pop, while The Funk Hunters closed out the night with an energetic set packed with danceable beats that had fans moving from start to finish.
With soccer on the big screens, local talent on stage, and thousands of fans gathering in one place, June 12 showcased exactly what the FIFA Fan Festival™ is all about: bringing people together to celebrate the game and the culture surrounding it.
Check out our photos of the day below or head to our Facebook page for the full gallery!
THE FUNK HUNTERS
DEAR ROUGE
FIFA FAN FESTIVAL™
All Photo Credit: Caroline Charruyer