Jack Johnson and Train book shows at the new outdoor amphitheater in Shakopee

Surfer-turned-songwriter Jack Johnson and soft rockers Train are the latest two acts added to the summer 2026 lineup at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee.

Tickets for Johnson’s July 12 concert and Train’s Aug. 9 stop both go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Citi cardholders have a presale for Johnson through the end of the day Tuesday and for Train from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 10 p.m. Thursday.

The son of surfer Jeff Johnson, Jack Johnson picked up the sport at the age of five. By 17, he was competing professionally, but a surfing accident led to more than 100 stitches in his forehead and the end of his brief pro career. He went on to study film at the University of California, Santa Barbara, but ended up pursuing a career in music.

After spending the mid-’90s playing the college circuit with his band Soil, Johnson’s break came when he wrote and contributed vocals to G. Love’s 1999 song “Rodeo Clowns.” It earned enough attention for Johnson to record his solo debut album, 2001’s “Brushfire Fairytales.” He widened his audience that year as the opening act for Ben Harper.

Johnson’s laid-back indie folk style and constant touring earned him a faithful following and also helped pave the way for the likes of Ed Sheeran and Mumford and Sons. His first four albums each went platinum and he’s landed in the Top 10 nearly 20 times on the Billboard adult alternative singles chart.

While he played the late Rivers Edge Amphitheatre in Somerset numerous times in the ’00s, Johnson hasn’t performed in the metro since 2013, largely because he prefers to play outdoor venues.

Train, meanwhile, is a frequent visitor to the region, with last summer’s spot at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival following shows at Somerset Amphitheater, Surly Brewing Festival Field, Treasure Island Casino, the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Basilica Block Party and the former Xcel Energy Center.

Vocalist Pat Monahan formed Train in 1994. After failing to land a record deal, the band self-financed their debut album in 1998 and managed to score a hit with “Meet Virginia.” That single, and national tours opening for Barenaked Ladies, Hootie and the Blowfish and Counting Crows helped convince Columbia to sign the band. (Barenaked Ladies are opening for Train’s 2026 tour alongside Matt Nathanson.)

“Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” the first single from Train’s sophomore album of the same name, was a massive success here and abroad and continues to be played on local radio stations and in grocery stores to this day. It also paved the way for future hits “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me,” “Drive By” and “Play That Song.”

Monahan remains the sole original member of the band, which recently added Butch Walker to the lineup on lead guitar and backing vocals. Known for his time in Marvelous 3 and his solo work, Walker is also a prolific producer who has worked with a long line of acts including Train, Taylor Swift, Pink, Fall Out Boy, Katy Perry, Green Day and Weezer.

Not to be confused with Mystic Lake Casino’s own amphitheater, Mystic Lake Amphitheater is a new outdoor amphitheater with a capacity of 19,000 that’s set to open in the spring. Last month, grown-up boy band 5 Seconds of Summer and metal legends Iron Maiden were the first two shows announced for the venue.