2012 Subway Music in the Zoo
This summer marks the 20th Anniversary for the SUBWAY Music in the Zoo concert series. The Weesner Family Amphitheater offers a unique outdoor musical experience and your concert ticket is your admission to the Zoo after 4 pm. Come early, visit the Zoo until 6 pm, and enjoy a pre-concert meal at Grizzly Coast Café or Alton's BBQ. The amphitheater opens for concert seating at 7 pm, unless otherwise indicated.
Important Dates
April 20, 10 am – Ticket combo packages on sale at Ticketmaster
April 25, 10 am-10 pm – Minnesota Zoo member pre-sale at Ticketmaster
April 30, 9 am – Tickets on sale to the public at Electric Fetus, Minneapolis
April 30, 10 am – Tickets on sale to the public at Ticketmaster
Tickets
Available at all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800.745.3000, online at Ticketmaster.com, and at the Electric Fetus in Minneapolis
| Date |
Artist |
Support |
Special Information |
| June 2 |
Feist |
The Low Anthem |
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| June 16 |
Jimmy Cliff |
Toki Wright |
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| June 17 |
Jerry Jeff Walker |
GB Leighton |
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| June 19 |
Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers |
Van Ghost |
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| June 20 |
Brandi Carlile |
TBA |
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| June 21 |
Brandi Carlile |
TBA |
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| June 23 |
The Pines |
Lucy Michelle & The Velvet Lapelles |
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| June 24 |
Tedeschi Trucks Band |
Ryan Shaw |
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| June 25 |
Tedeschi Trucks Band |
Ryan Shaw |
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| June 27 |
Gavin DeGraw and Colbie Caillat |
TBA |
6: 30 Doors / 7:00 Start |
| June 28 |
Emmylou Harris |
Field Report |
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| June 29 |
John Prine |
Willie Watson |
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| July 1 |
David Gray |
TBA |
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| July 3 |
Ziggy Marley |
TBA |
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| July 5 |
An Evening with Dark Star Orchestra |
6: 30 Doors / 7:00 Start |
| July 6 |
DeVotchKa |
Caroline Smith and the Goodnight Sleeps |
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| July 13 |
Marc Cohn |
TBA |
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| July 14 |
Marc Cohn |
TBA |
Tickets on sale Friday, May 18 at 10:00 am (no member presale) |
| July 21 |
Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group |
TBA |
Tickets on sale Friday, May 18 at 10:00 am (no member presale) |
| July 22 |
Los Lonely Boys and Ozomatli |
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| July 25 |
Los Lobos and Steve Earle |
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| July 27 |
BoDeans |
Miles Nielsen and the Rusted Hearts |
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| July 28 |
BoDeans |
TBA |
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| July 29 |
Robert Randolph & the Family Band and JJ Grey and Mofro |
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| August 1 |
Mary Chapin Carpenter |
TBA |
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| August 3 |
An Evening with Dave Koz featuring BeBe Winans |
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| August 4 |
Tommy Castro & the Painkillers and Marcia Ball |
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| August 7 |
Barenaked Ladies, Blues Traveler and Cracker |
6: 30 Doors / 7:00 Start |
| August 8 |
Taj Mahal and Blind Boys of Alabama |
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| August 11 |
Rufus Wainwright |
Adam Cohen |
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| August 15 |
Tower of Power |
Mick Sterling Acoustic Soul |
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| August 18 |
The 4ontheFloor |
Charlie Parr |
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| August 28 |
Due to a scheduling conflict, the B-52s concert on August 28 has been canceled and is not being rescheduled at this time. Refunds will be offered by Ticketmaster if purchased during the member pre-sale. |
| September 2 |
Little Feat |
Tom Fuller Band |
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What you need to know to have a great concert experience at the Minnesota Zoo:
- Concert tickets are not pre-sold at the Zoo. If a concert is not sold out, tickets will be available at the Zoo after 6:30 p.m. the evening of the concert. ($4 service fee per ticket)
- All concert goers, including Zoo members, will be charged a $6 parking fee.
- All concerts are rain or shine. If the musicians perform there will be no refunds.
- Umbrellas are not permitted in the amphitheater. Please leave umbrellas in your vehicle. We suggest ponchos for rainy weather.
- Before entry in to the amphitheater, all bags will be inspected and prohibited items remove, including all types of weapons.
- No cameras with a removable lens, video equipment, or recording equipment allowed without a pass.
- If you have mobility issues and need assistance getting to the amphitheater, please inquire at the ticket booth.
- Food and beverages are for sale at the Zoo. Please do not bring outside items.
- The amphitheater features reserved seating for 1,450 guests. All seating is wooden bench stadium style, with the exception of box seats.
- All guests older than the age of one will be charged full price.
- Box seats for selected concerts will have an additional fee.
- Smoking is permitted in the merchandise area and the food service area between the caribou exhibit and the restrooms. Please respect all guests and limit smoking to these two areas.
- No re-entry is allowed after performance begins.
- Tailgating is not permitted in the Zoo parking lot.
- All prices, dates and artists are subject to change.
- Service fees are non-refundable.
Subway Music in the Zoo presented by:
Sue McLean & Associates, Inc.
