It's happening. The wonderfully, oak-barrel-aged and epic country rock band, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, are set to appear, at Vetter Stone Amphitheater, Mankato, Minnesota, on Sunday 20th July 2025. Mankato, Minnesota, is exhibiting the performance of the year, in what is being billed as, a glorious showdown this 2025. This exhilarating concert is a sure way to breathe some thrilling excitement into an evening of entertainment, by The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Their exhibition includes some of their original and smash hit wonders, Mr. Bojangles, Fishing in the Dark, and 'Hand Me Down That Can of Beans', from the movie 'Paint Your Wagon'. Known for their charismatic performances, these guys have worked with some of country music's legends, John Denver, Linda Ronstadt.

These tracks, at the time, not only went viral, but they also took over the air waves, right across North America. You have the opportunity, now, to experience them yourself, as Nitty Gritty Dirt Band lights up the stage. You are guaranteed to have a massive hit-bonanza, as you sing along to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s excellent back catalog. Don’t wait too long, to hit that "Get Tickets" button, before there are none left.

The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, multi award-winning and Grammy Award winners, are known for their infectious smash hits, Mr. Bojangles, Fishing in the Dark, and the sing along ditty, 'Hand Me Down That Can Of Beans' from the 1968 movie 'Paint Your Wagon'. Founded in the mid 1960s, this ever popular country music band have been churning out hits for generations. Having toured extensively across the States and widely internationally, this band is well known for their charismatic performances, as well as their long string of hit singles and albums. This summer, let go of your inhibitions as you attend Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s exclusive LIVE concert at Vetter Stone Amphitheater. Their relatable vocals hide tongue-in-cheek messages to which listeners can easily apply to their experiences. Artful upbeat rhythm intermingles with dense guitar plucking to produce an astounding and fully enjoyable Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performance, staged at the Vetter Stone Amphitheater in Mankato. Surprisingly, this cohesion of instrumentals and pop-rock lyrics, converge to coalesce into a language that speaks to a present-day crowd.

The performance in Mankanto, Minnesota on Sunday 20th July 2025 is geared to highlight all the aspects of a professionally executed country music concert. The Vetter Stone Amphitheater is crafted to comfortably accommodate capacity crowds. The state-of-the-art, high quality sound system compliments the high-tech lighting solutions. Mention must be made of the seating layout and the actual seating. Careful thought has been given to the seat layout, allowing for plenty of dance room, up front near the stage. The seating arrangement allows for scenic and unencumbered views of the performers and the stage, from positions further away from the stage. Here, the volumes might be a tad lighter, but the comfort of the seating makes for a more relaxed and ultimately, a more enjoyable concert experience.

Mankato metropol offers visitors a wide variety of after show amenities. From a selection of ambient pubs and bars, choose from a selection of after show cocktails. Venture into any of the specialty or up market restaurants, either for a slap-up meal - or a spot of fine dining. Tickets to this astounding concert begin at $80, and can easily be bought by clicking on the 'Get Tickets' button at the bottom of the screen.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band at Vetter Stone Amphitheater

Vetter Stone Amphitheatre, Mankato, Minnesota

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

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Vetter Stone Amphitheatre