Events

Join us for our summer Industry Update event  The cost is $10 per person, which includes a lunch buffet. We encourage you to join us at 11:30AM to spend some time networking before you grab your lunch. The presentation will begin around noon. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow with Duluth’s tourism industry. Please identify to parking staff that you are attending the Tourism Industry Update for complimentary parking. Registration closes on Monday, August 10 at 12:00pm. var gform;gform||(document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",function(){gform.scriptsLoaded=!0}),document.addEventListener("gform/theme/scripts_loaded",function(){gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0}),window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){gform.domLoaded=!0}),gform={domLoaded:!1,scriptsLoaded:!1,themeScriptsLoaded:!1,isFormEditor:()=>"function"==typeof InitializeEditor,callIfLoaded:function(o){return!(!gform.domLoaded||!gform.scriptsLoaded||!gform.themeScriptsLoaded&&!gform.isFormEditor()||(gform.isFormEditor()&&console.warn("The use of gform.initializeOnLoaded() is deprecated in the form editor context and will be removed in Gravity Forms 3.1."),o(),0))},initializeOnLoaded:function(o){gform.callIfLoaded(o)||(document.addEventListener("gform_main_scripts_loaded",()=>{gform.scriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),document.addEventListener("gform/theme/scripts_loaded",()=>{gform.themeScriptsLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}),window.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",()=>{gform.domLoaded=!0,gform.callIfLoaded(o)}))},hooks:{action:{},filter:{}},addAction:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook("action",o,r,e,t)},addFilter:function(o,r,e,t){gform.addHook("filter",o,r,e,t)},doAction:function(o){gform.doHook("action",o,arguments)},applyFilters:function(o){return gform.doHook("filter",o,arguments)},removeAction:function(o,r){gform.removeHook("action",o,r)},removeFilter:function(o,r,e){gform.removeHook("filter",o,r,e)},addHook:function(o,r,e,t,n){null==gform.hooks&&(gform.hooks=;null==n&&(n=r+"_"+d.length),gform.hooks.push({tag:n,callable:e,priority:t=null==t?10:t})},doHook:function(r,o,e){var t;if(e=Array.prototype.slice.call(e,1),null!=gform.hooks&&((o=gform.hooks).sort(function(o,r){return o.priority-r.priority}),o.forEach(function(o){"function"!=typeof(t=o.callable)&&(t=window),"action"==r?t.apply(null,e):e=t.apply(null,e)})),"filter"==r)return e},removeHook:function(o,r,t,n){var e;null!=gform.hooks&&(e=(e=gform.hooks).filter(function(o,r,e){return!!(null!=n&&n!=o.tag||null!=t&&t!=o.priority)}),gform.hooks=e)}}); Industry Update RSVP Full Name*Company Name** Enter Email Confirm Email Phone*Dietary RestrictionsPlease enter the number of guests attending.Number of Guests Attending Quantity Price: $10.00 Quantity Total $0.00 Name of Guest 1Name of Guest 2Name of Guest 3Name of Guest 4Name of Guest...

A FREE Concert Series on the William A Irvin Thursdays this summer, The William A. Irvin will once again host musicians in a truly unique venue, atop the historic freighter’s spar deck. In addition to a free concert, attendees will enjoy fantastic lift bridge views and a FOMO-inducing experience. SCHEDULE: 7/23 Janie & the Spokes – upbeat indie rock band 7/30 Mid Dream Band – synthy pop-punk and cathartic ballads 8/06  Flight of Stares – independent rock band 8/13   Breanne Marie and The Front Porch Sinners – “Great Lakes Country” rooted in alt-country and Americana   Music on The Ship Details:  The event is free and located atop of the William A. Irvin The Irvin, as a historic freighter, is not handicap accessible Maximum of 140 people per show Ship Door opens at 6:30 | Music 7:00 pm Family-friendly event Bring your own chairs in bags ONLY Snacks and beverages available for...

Kids, Cops, and Cars will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Bayfront. This event will showcase multiple law enforcement and first responder vehicles that are ready to be explored and played in. There will also be K-9 demonstrations, tug-of-war, free food, and other activities!

In honor of the 60th anniversary of the building that opened in 1966 as the Duluth Arena and Auditorium, the DECC will host free public tours (and cake!) of its nearly 1-million-square-foot campus of venues on Thursday, August 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. DECC Anniversary Tour – Fill out form Please fill out the RSVP form above

with special guest Exile Sunday, August 23, 2026 | AMSOIL Arena | 7:00pm Presented by Pepper Entertainment and Outback Presents   TICKETS Tickets on sale now!   ABOUT ALABAMA It’s the kind of story you read about in books and watch on the big screen at the movies. For the band ALABAMA, it’s not just a story, it’s their life. It’s a classic American tale of rags to riches. From humble beginnings picking cotton in the fields, to international stars that went on to sell millions of albums while changing the face and sound of country music. It’s been 50 years since Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry and Randy Owen left the cotton farms of Fort Payne, Alabama, to spend the summer playing in a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina bar called The Bowery. Having grown up working in the fields, the cousins were no strangers to hard work. They didn’t flinch...

Duluth Public Schools started the Unity In Our Community back-to-school event held at Bayfront Festival Park in 2026. Each year we celebrate our students, staff, families, and district. At this event, we have booths, speakers, school and community groups performing on stage, fun activities for kids, and so much more. We also continue to have a free backpack giveaway for families who need it provided by Neighborhood Youth Services and provide a free meal to all who attend. We also pay for transportation hubs around the city using our buses to help break down barriers. The 2026 event will be at Bayfront Festival from 4-7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24. Join us for a free 1-mile Fun Run hosted by Grandma’s Marathon and Duluth Community Education! Registration is now open! Register for the fun run now!

  Viking Octantis Cruise Ship Watch Party | DECC Rooftop Deck | Monday, August 24 Sip your favorite drink, snack on boat bites, and groove to the smoothest yacht rock, all the while watching a cruise ship make their farewell port of call announcements. Then, you can lift a glass as she majestically slips under the iconic Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. All while soaking in one of Duluth’s most spectacular waterfront views on the DECC’s Rooftop Deck. It doesn’t get more Duluth-y than this. Join us for these FREE events when cruise ships are in town. Enter through Door D between Symphony Hall and DECC Arena. Watch Party events will be canceled for poor weather.   Harbor Drive is closed to road traffic during this time. Caution: Harbor Drive includes restricted zones. Kindly remain vigilant of your surroundings and refrain from entering these areas Duluth welcomed a handful of cruise...

One for the Ages Tour   TICKETS Ticket on Sale Now!   ABOUT JUSTIN WILLMAN Fresh off the release of Magic Lover—Netflix’s first-ever magic comedy special—Justin Willman is hitting the road with an all-new tour: One for the Ages. Willman is best known as the star and creator of Netflix’s Magic for Humans and Magic Prank Show, where his signature mix of mind-blowing magic and relatable humor has made him a streaming favorite, a viral hit (1 billion views and counting), and a fan favorite for families, comedy lovers, and skeptics alike. He’s appeared on The Tonight Show, The Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and Conan, and was recently named “Stage Magician of the Year” by the Magic Castle. He’s performed at the White House, packed theaters across the country, and managed to make grown adults openly weep over a card trick. But the live show? That’s where the...