AMPHITHEATER
The Best Music Venue On The Iron Range
Ready for an unforgettable concert experience? Our amphitheater, at the Minnesota Discovery Center in Chisholm, is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Iron Range. Surrounded by breathtaking red rock mining landscapes and with 1,800 seats—salvaged straight from the old Met Stadium in St. Paul—it’s not just a venue, it’s a piece of history. The Mesabi Tribune named us Best Live Entertainment Spot and Best Venue two years in a row—2024 and 2025!
Important notice: Today’s (July 17, 2026) Summer Recreation Offerings are cancelled due to hazardous air quality conditions.
Affected activities include:
MDC’s Museum and Research Center will still be open during our regular hours (10am–5pm).
Thanks for your understanding, and please stay safe while the air quality remains poor.
RUMOURS: The ultimate fleetwood Mac Tribute show w/ Mae SimpsonJuly24
MDC’s Second Annual Night of Discovery GalaSept.17
Completed in 1985, this amphitheater quickly became a crowd favorite. By the end of its first full season, over 110,000 music lovers had already experienced the magic. The massive 70-foot-wide stage, backstage dressing rooms, and the space-frame roof structure that stretches over it give every performance that larger-than-life feeling, all while keeping things intimate enough to feel like you’re part of something special.
We’ve had some legends take the stage here. Our early “Star Series” featured huge names like Ronnie Milsap, Pat and Debbie Boone, the Stars of Lawrence Welk, and Chubby Checker. Blues on the Range brought the heat with performers like Marcia Ball, Fats Domino, Leon Russell, and Jerry Lee Lewis. We even had Waylon Jennings perform.
Catch an exciting mix of classic rock, pop, country, and cultural hits—all under the Iron Range stars. Whether you’re a music enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, we’ve got you covered. And if you need another reason to visit? The Mesabi Tribune named us Best Live Entertainment Spot and Best Venue two years in a row—2024 and 2025!
Come Experience It For Yourself
Grab your seat, bring your friends and let’s make some memories!