The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra

Since 1950, the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra has made live orchestral music performed by professional musicians accessible to all. With over 76 seasons of free performances, the Pops bring beauty, inspiration, and connection to audiences across the Twin Cities.

The Minneapolis Pops Orchestra Association was established in 2001. Its mission: to bring the power of live orchestral music performed by professional musicians to the Twin Cities, free of charge. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we make this possible through the generous support of sponsors and donors, effective operations, and a sustained commitment to artistic excellence.

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Voices from the Crowd

The Pops’ free performances at Lake Harriet, which draw thousands of eager listeners each weekend in July, continue to be one of the nicest things offered in these cities each summer.

The concert was Ahhh-mazing! We really enjoyed the song selections – our toes were never still!

Everything was great! I appreciate bringing all my low-income clients to such a rich program. Without the “free” program they would not be able to be a part of the Arts community. Thank you SO much!

The music was fabulous! We love the ‘themes’ you put together (“Around the World”, “Night at the Movies”, etc.) it makes the beautiful music even more fun to listen to – as you tell a story along with it!!

"I made new friends and it was cool to play with professionals.”
“I was amazed by how we got to know so many professional musicians and how willing to teach they were."

So enjoy the concerts at Lake Harriet! Then you for your long-standing tradition of music joy you bring to the neighborhood. I hope you will still be performing when I can bring by grandkids someday.

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