Loring Alley Live music festival hours extended

Minneapolis file 2026-00915, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-08-21.

Latest action: Published

What it does

Music festival can operate past normal closing time Loring Alley Live 2026 Music Festival on August 14 can run outside the hours Minneapolis ordinance typically permits for events in that alley.

The bigger picture

Downtown entertainment and foot traffic on one summer night Extended hours may draw more attendees and spending to the Loring Alley area, benefiting nearby restaurants and bars during a single evening event.

What to watch

Residents nearby may experience later noise and disruption People living or working near Harmon Place, Hennepin Avenue, and Maple Street South could face music, crowds, and traffic beyond the times the city's noise rules normally allow.

Official summary

Approving deviations from the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances for a block event permit submitted by Loring Alley Live LLC, allowing Loring Alley Live 2026 Music Festival to operate outside of the hours permitted by ordinance on August 14, 2026, within the alley surrounded by Harmon Pl, Hennepin Ave, and Maple St S.

Read the official record for 2026-00915

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