What's Happening At The Ledge Amphitheater In Waite Park This Summer

We are past the midway point of July, which means summer is unofficially half-over... how many things do you still have left on your Central Minnesota Summer Bucket List?

Luckily, there are still a TON of shows left on The Ledge Amphitheater's summer schedule, starting this Sunday night (July 19) when comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his "Everything is Wonderful" tour to Waite Park.

Here is a look at everything still to come this summer/fall at The Ledge!

SUNDAY, JULY 19th

JIM GAFFIGAN

Gaffigan is an eight-time Grammy Award winner and released his tenth standup comedy special in 2023 called "Dark Pale." In addtion, he has penned two New York Times bestselling books, won three Emmys and has sold several million albums.

The current leg of the "Everything is Wonderful" tour began on May 1st in Arkansas and runs through December 31st in Orlando, Florida.

Tickets are on sale Friday, May 8th through Ticketmaster.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1st

AMERICAN SOLDIER TRIBUTE TO TOBY KEITH

This event is slated to include tastings of beer, wine and cocktails along with a night full of great country music tribute bands.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13th

LINDSEY STIRLING

Stirling blends upbeat inspirational music with dances and acrobatics during her shows. Her song, "Eye Of The Untold Her," was used by Olympic Gymnast Suni Lee during her bronze-winning floor routine at the Paris Games.

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster starting at $70.15.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15th

.38 SPECIAL

This show will be extra special (see what I did there) because it's their 50th Anniversary Legacy Tour. This tour is making it's way across the United States.

Tickets are on sale on Friday, May 8th through Ticketmaster.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th

THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

The Australian Pink Floyd Show, which currently employs 12 musicians, began in Adelaide in 1988. The group meticulously attempts to recreate every nuance of a Pink Floyd show, right down to David Gilmour's guitar set-ups. In fact, the band even has several former Pink Floyd employees working with them.

The group also has a similar stage setup as Pink Floyd, including a screen with 'intelligent lights' and an inflatable pig used by Pink Floyd during the Division Bell tour.

The band has sold over five million tickets for shows that have spanned 35 countries.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster starting at $46.15.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd

JOHN MULANEY WITH MIKE BIRBIGLIA

Mulaney recently starred in the Broadway play "All in: Comedy About Love," and has been on tour with his "Mister Whatever" show. He will also star in the upcoming Amazon MGM film "Madden," a biographical sports drama about the development of the blockbuster video game.

Tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster and start at $94.85.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th

BLUES TRAVELER & GIN BLOSSOMS (w/ Spin Doctors)

Blues Traveler recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of their breakthrough hit "Run Around" and has performed for over 30 million people over the course of over 2,000 live shows. The band has released 14 albums, with three of them going platinum.

The Gin Blossoms began in 1987 and found success in the 90's with their massive album "New Miserable Experience," which featured songs like "Hey Jealousy" and "Until I Fall Away."

The Spin Doctors have been performing for nearly 40 years and have sold more than 10 million albums to date worldwide.

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster beginning at $74.75.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18th

CELBRATE MN - WALKER HAYES W/ CROWDER

Walker Hayes, best known for his Applebees ode "Fancy Like," will take the stage in Waite Park with fellow Christian artist Crowder for a Friday night show at The Ledge

Tickets go on sale Friday, May 10th via Ticketmaster.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19th

CELEBRATE MN - TOBYMAC w/KB

tobyMac is one of the most successful Christian music artists of all time. Beginning with his influential group DC Talk and continuing with his lengthy solo career, he has sold over 10 million records.

Tickets are on sale Friday, May 1st at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25th

BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (w/ Zakk Sabbath and Dark Chapel)

Black Label Society has been around since 1998. It was put together by singer/guitarist Zakk Wylde. Who most people know as Ozzy Osbourne's lead guitarist. And if you remember the 2001 movie Rock Star with Mark Wahlberg, Wylde was in that fictional band as the lead guitarist. It's a good, but campy movie if you haven't seen it. The soundtrack is great!

Tickets go on sale Friday, April 24th via Ticketmaster.