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New amphitheater opens in Shakopee
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater officially opens this weekend with plans to host at least 35 shows in its opening summer. FOX 9’s Shayne Wells spoke with those who work there for a sneak peek at what to expect at Minnesota’s largest outdoor venue.
SHAKOPEE, Minn. (FOX 9) - Matchbox Twenty is bringing its 30th anniversary tour to one of Minnesota's newest outdoor venues in 2027.
Matchbox Twenty in Minnesota
What we know:
On July 31, 2027, Matchbox Twenty will play Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee as part of its 52-date North American 30th anniversary tour.
Dig deeper:
The Mystic Lake Amphitheater officially opened in June 2026 and has since hosted dozens of national touring acts during its first summer in operation.
The amphitheater can hold up to 19,000 people and plans to host a wide range of acts each summer, including nationally touring acts.
Big picture view:
Released in 1996, "Yourself or Someone Like You" introduced Matchbox Twenty to the world and launched a career that has since included hits such as "3AM," "Push," "Real World," "Back 2 Good" and "Long Day."
In the years that followed, Matchbox Twenty built a catalog that includes "Bent," "If You're Gone," "Unwell," "How Far We've Come" and "She's So Mean."
What you can do:
An artist presale for the show opens on Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 5 p.m.
Fans can sign up for access presale tickets on their tour dates page.
The Source: Information provided by Live Nation press release announcement.