Public hearing about Upper Harbor amphitheater

Upper Harbor 2

July 8, 2025

rendering of proposed Upper Harbor performance venue beside the Minssissippi River with Minneapolis skyline in the background

Rendering of the proposed Community Performing Arts Center at Upper Harbor


City Council to consider Upper Harbor amphitheater

A long-talked-about amphitheater in North Minneapolis will be the topic of a City Council public hearing next week.

The proposed property leases for the Community Performing Arts Center at Upper Harbor will be considered by the City Council’s Business, Housing and Zoning Committee on July 15. The public is invited to attend and share feedback. Learn more about the proposed conveyance. 

Attend the public hearing

Tuesday, July 15, 1:30 p.m.
Business, Housing and Zoning Committee meeting
Public Service Center, 250 S. Fourth St., Room 350
Look for the agenda to be added to the City Council calendar 

Comments can also be submitted in writing on the City website.  

Watch the meeting with closed captioning on Comcast channel 14 or 799, the City's YouTube channel, or City Council TV. 

If approved, the item will advance to the full City Council and the mayor for final approval. 


About Upper Harbor

Located along the Mississippi River in north Minneapolis, the 53-acre Upper Harbor site is being transformed from a former shipping terminal into a vibrant community space. Plans include:

  • Community Performing Arts Center to be developed and operated by Port of Minneapolis, a partnership of First Ave and the Minnesota Orchestra
  • 20-acre regional park
  • New housing
  • Small business commercial space
  • And more

Learn more at the Upper Harbor redevelopment project webpage.


Park construction update

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s new regional park at Upper Harbor is currently under construction with an anticipated opening in 2026.

For updates, visit the MPRB Upper Harbor Regional Park project page.


For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Hilary Holmes in Community Planning & Economic Development at hilary.holmes@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-5070  

People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000.

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