Luke Bryan is one of the biggest names in country music right now. The singer behind hits like “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” and “Drunk on You” has been touring non-stop over the past several years. With his latest album, What Makes You Country, topping the charts, fans are eager to see Bryan live in concert.
Luke Bryan’s Current Tour
Luke Bryan is currently on his “Sunset Repeat Tour” which kicked off in May of 2019. The tour has already hit major markets like Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta, and Bryan’s hometown of Nashville. There are over 30 stops remaining through October.
Most of the upcoming shows on the tour are concentrated in the southern and eastern U.S. However, Bryan will be venturing up north for shows in Detroit and Pittsburgh in late September.
Will Luke Bryan be coming to Minnesota?
Unfortunately for Minnesota country music fans, there are currently no plans for Luke Bryan to bring his “Sunset Repeat Tour” to the state. Minneapolis/St. Paul is noticeably absent from the list of tour dates and locations.
Bryan does not have a scheduled Minnesota stop during the remaining two months of his current tour. The closest he will be coming to the state is his show in Des Moines, Iowa on September 28th.
Past Luke Bryan Shows in Minnesota
While Luke Bryan is not visiting Minnesota on his current tour, he has made tour stops in the state in the past few years:
- August 2018 – Bryan performed at the Treasure Island Amphitheater in Welch, MN as part of his “Farm Tour”
- October 2016 – Bryan played at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on his “Kill the Lights Tour”
- October 2014 – Bryan’s “That’s My Kind of Night Tour” included a show at the Xcel Energy Center
So while Minnesota hasn’t gotten to see Luke Bryan live in 2019, fans in the state have had several recent opportunities to catch Bryan in concert.
The Chance Luke Bryan Visits Minnesota on a Future Tour
Though Luke Bryan isn’t visiting Minnesota on his current tour, there’s a good chance he’ll return on a future tour. Here are some reasons why:
- Successful past shows – Bryan has played some big venues like the Xcel Energy Center on previous tours and they’ve sold well.
- Dedicated fanbase – Bryan has a lot of fans in the traditionally country-loving Upper Midwest who will purchase tickets.
- Right tour route – Minnesota is along the path between country music touring hotspots like Chicago and Denver.
As one of the genre’s top-grossing live performers, Luke Bryan will be continuing to tour extensively in the coming years. Minnesota is likely to be included as a tour stop once again soon.
How to Get Ticket Alerts for Luke Bryan’s Next MN Concert
Since Luke Bryan will probably bring a tour to Minnesota sometime within the next year or two, fans should be ready to snatch up tickets when they go on sale.
Here are some tips to make sure you can get tickets to Bryan’s next Minnesota show:
- Sign up at LukeBryan.com – Get email alerts about new tour announcements and early ticket access
- Follow Bryan’s social media accounts – Look out for MN tour stop announcements on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Check major ticket seller websites – Keep tabs on sites like Ticketmaster and LiveNation for the on-sale info
- Look for presale opportunities – Many shows have special presales for members of fan clubs, credit cards, radio stations etc.
By using some of these methods, Minnesota fans will have the best chance at scoring seats the next time Luke Bryan schedules a stop in the state.
Alternative Options for Seeing Luke Bryan in 2019
If you absolutely want to see Luke Bryan live this year, there are a couple options even without a Minnesota tour stop:
- Attend a nearby show – As mentioned before, Bryan will be performing in Des Moines, Iowa on September 28th. The 3 hour drive is doable for a special concert experience.
- Travel to another tour stop – Make a fun weekend trip out of seeing Bryan in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee or other “Sunset Repeat Tour” cities.
- Watch his live stream concerts – Bryan has live streamed some recent concerts on his Facebook page when he isn’t on tour.
Waiting for Luke Bryan’s Return to Minnesota
It unfortunate news for Minnesota country fans that Luke Bryan won’t be visiting the state on his current 2019 tour. However, this doesn’t mean he won’t be back soon to play some shows.
Bryan has developed a strong following in Minnesota over the years. And the state has proven it can draw big crowds to see Bryan’s high-energy live shows. It seems like just a matter of time before one of country music’s biggest superstars returns to Minnesota.
Luke Bryan remains a can’t-miss concert anytime he comes around. So for fans in Minnesota, it’s now about playing the waiting game and being ready to pounce when his next tour is announced.