MN Zoo’s Wild Nights concert series returns with Cloud Cult, Cactus Blossoms

Over five Fridays this summer, the animals at the Minnesota Zoo will be serenaded when the Wild Nights outdoor concert series returns.

The annual series of outdoor shows boasts a lineup of nationally renowned local groups that will put folk, hip-hop, indie rock, jam bands, and DJs on the Apple Valley stage.

The lineup, unveiled on Tuesday, includes Nur-D, Cloud Cult, Wookiefoot, The Cactus Blossoms, and The Big Wu as headliners.

The Friday night get-togethers kick off on Friday,June 13th and pop up once every two weeks through its closing night on Friday,August 8th.

Here’s what’s on the slate for the 2025 Wild Nights series

June 13
Nur-D
Smells Like Nirvana
Lighter Co.
Daphne Jane

The Big Wu
Davina and the Vagabonds
Bloodline
The Cobra Trio

July 11
The Cactus Blossoms
Bad Bad Hats
Gully Boys
Colin Bracewell

July 25
Wookiefoot
Captain Fantastic
Free Fallin
Nici Peper

August 8
Cloud Cult
Sweet & Tender Hooligans
DJ Jake Rudh
Alexis Rose