Experience the World at the
International Festival of Minnesota
DATE/ HOURS
The festival is open to the public:
Friday April 10 from 3PM to 9PM and Saturday April 11 from 9AM to 9PM.
TICKETS
General admission: Advance tickets will go on sale on this site starting in mid to late October. Tickets are also available at the door. Please check back for the exact date and ticket prices. Children age 6 and younger are free.
VIP TICKETS:
Advance VIP tickets will be available starting mid-October. Please check back for details.
STUDENT DAYS
April 10 from 9AM to 3PM is set aside for middle and high school students. Space is limited and tickets will be available on a first come first serve basis. Student day tickets are not sold online. For more information about student groups please click here.
A CELEBRATION OF
Culture, Community, & Connection
Formerly known as the Festival of Nations, The International Festival of Minnesota (IF) gathers over 60 nations and ethnic communities to share food, music, art, dance, traditions, and cultural demonstrations. With an expected 25,000 attendees, including 7,000 youth, IF offers a hands-on, heart-opening experience that fosters understanding across generations and provides a deeper understanding of each other’s heritage.
IMAGINE IF…
IF we shared stories through dance,
IF we tasted the world in one place,
IF we celebrated what makes us unique—and what connects us all.
An invitation to come together as neighbors, as learners, as proud contributors to a diverse and ever-evolving American story. IF honors the past, celebrates the present, and build the future—together.
2026 IF
APRIL 10 & 11
ST. PAUL RIVERCENTRE
Guests will explore global traditions firsthand through shared meals, live performances, artisan goods, and community-driven exhibits. Youth, families, and elders alike engage in meaningful cultural dialogue, celebrating both what makes us unique and what brings us together.
