Stage Shows & Plays

Blippi: Join the Band Tour returns to North America this fall with a music-packed live show

Global sensation Blippi invites kids to jump, sing and dance along in the interactive live show in Minneapolis on Sunday, Oct. 12 – a fun-filled musical adventure for the whole family at the Orpheum Theatre

TICKETS GO ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON FRIDAY, JUNE 6 AT 10 A.M.

MINNEAPOLIS (June 3, 2025) — Hennepin Arts, Round Room Live and Moonbug Entertainmentare thrilled to announce that Blippi: Join the Band Tour is back this fall, continuing its action-packed, music-filled journey across North America! This lively stage show—designed especially for kids ages 2 to 7—features Blippi and his best friend Meekah bringing even more dancing, singing, and fun to families in new citiesacross the USbeginning this September, with a stop in Minneapolis on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the historic Orpheum Theatre (910 Hennepin Ave.).

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. to the general public at the State Theatre Box Office (805 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis) and online at HennepinArts.org.

Get ready to sing, dance, and play along with Blippi and his best buddy Meekah as they rock out with fans in this interactive live performance! Whether it's drumming to the beat, strumming guitars, or hopping to catchy rhythms, kids are encouraged to get out of their seats and move with the music. Featuring fan-favorite songs, laugh-out-loud silliness, and lots of surprises, Blippi: Join the Band Tour makes learning fun through the joy of live music. It's more than a show – it's a full-on celebration designed to spark joy and curiosity in even the littlest concertgoers.

“Following the incredible response from families across the country, we’re excited to bring Blippi: Join the Band Tour back to the stage this Fall,” said Stephen Shaw, Founder and Co-CEO of Round Room Live. “Blippi has become a cherished part of childhood for so many, and this live show captures that magic with the quality, interactivity, and joy families have come to expect from us. It’s a special opportunity for kids to sing, dance, and make unforgettable memories alongside their favorite friend.”

“It’s incredibly exciting to bring Blippi: Join the Band Tour back to life in a way that invites families to sing, dance, and play together,” said Susan Vargo, Head of Experiences at Moonbug Entertainment. “After its success around the world, we’re delighted to share this joyful, music-filled experience with even more families across the U.S. and Canada. It’s a show designed to spark curiosity, laughter, and unforgettable moments for kids and their grown-ups alike.”

Blippi on Tour has traveled the globe multiple times and has delighted millions of international fans throughout North America, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, with plans to visit many more new countries in 2025.

For Blippi: Join the Band Tour, the characters Blippi and Meekah will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the tour.

Enhance your Blippi: Join the Band Tour ticket with a Photo Experience where your family will have the opportunity to make a lasting memory by taking a photo alongside Blippi. Please note: to attend, each guest must have both a Photo Experience ticket and a Blippi: Join the Band Tour show ticket. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Fans can visit BlippiOnTour.com now for tour dates and ticket information, and sign up to be the first to hear news and exclusive offers. Follow Blippi on Tour social media for exclusive tour content.

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Hennepin Arts drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Its historic theatres — Orpheum, State and Pantages — and the Dudley Riggs Theatre light up Hennepin Avenue with top-tier entertainment, including the best of Broadway and a wide variety of arts programming. Hennepin Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Learn more at HennepinArts.org.

Blippi, one of the most popular live-action preschool brands in the world, turns the world into a playground for preschoolers everywhere. The brand empowers early childhood learning through curiosity, fun and real-world adventure. Over the last decade, the Blippi brand has evolved from a singular YouTube creator to a worldwide sensation with more than 100 million fans around the world and over twobillion monthly YouTube views. The franchise has grown rapidly since it was acquired by Moonbug Entertainment in 2020, expanding into a global franchise through live-action events, consumer products, music, and more. Blippi is available in more than 20 languages, including ASL, and is distributed on over 65 distribution platforms.

Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company inspiring kids everywhere to laugh, learn and grow. The company is behind some of the biggest kids’ entertainment brands in the world including CoComelon and Blippi. Moonbug believes every child should have access to entertaining and enriching content, making its shows available on more than 150 video platforms globally including Netflix, Disney+, BBC iPlayer and YouTube Kids. The company is also a global leader in pre-school music and audio experiences, available on 100+ audio platforms globally. Moonbug brands extend far beyond the screen to include streaming music, consumer products and live events.

Moonbug is part of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.

Round Room Live is a global leader in producing and promoting live family entertainment, and immersive exhibitions, transforming iconic intellectual properties into expansive, interactive experiences that engage audiences of all ages worldwide. With tours spanning Europe, Australia, Asia and the Americas and installations in major cities such as London, Los Angeles, and Toronto, Round Room Live delivers high-quality, large-scale productions and live experiences that captivate and inspire. Their dynamic portfolio of touring theatrical shows includes popular titles such as Blippi on Tour, Sesame Street Live!, CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE, Peppa Pig Live, Shrek the Musical, and Nitro Circus.Beyond these, Round Room Live’s Immersive and Entertainment Experiences division has produced, managed and/or toured celebrated exhibits such as Formula 1®: The Exhibition, The Rolling Stones, Tupac Shakur. Wake Me When I’m Free., Jurassic World: The Exhibition,and Mandela: The Official Exhibition.

This activity is made possible by voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.