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Have an event to remember at First Avenue!

Minneapolis' historic nightclub, made famous by Prince's Purple Rain, is considered one of the nation's top venues. Internationally recognized as a premier concert location, it also offers a one-of-a-kind site that could be the perfect location for your private function. Let us help you plan your:

  • Corporate Event
  • Wedding Reception
  • Holiday Party
  • Fundraiser
  • Bar/Bat Mitzvah Party
  • Birthday Bash
  • Fraternity/Sorority Social
  • Graduation Party
  • Anything else you can dream up!

First Avenue's downtown facility can host up to 1,900 guests throughout its 22,000 square feet. The club includes two levels, three different rooms, a 1,000 square-foot dance floor, and the legendary Mainroom stage. Our unique space paired with our powerful audio/video system can help you create a truly memorable experience.

 

Email events@first-avenue.com or call 612-338-8388 for more information.

 

"City Pages loves to throw a party at First Avenue! In fact we hosted two of our biggest events there, City Pages 25th Birthday Party and the First Annual "Best Of The Twin Cities" celebration.  The versatility of space within the venue provides a lot of different options for layout, and working with the staff has been a great experience.  Their hospitality and expertise collaborating with us to produce a great show, whether it be music, food, or fashion is something special."
                                                                              Mark Bartel | Former Publisher, City Pages

"First Avenue is an outstanding place to host an event. A courteous and knowledgeable staff make
any event run smooth."
                                                                        Andrew Pompilio | Live Nation/Electric Factory     

"The Depot's staff took such good care of everybody through the entire event. I don't think there was an empty glass or plate in the house because the staff was so quick to fill them with cold drinks and hot food. By the end of the night, everyone was raving about the service—the gourmet grilled cheeses didn't hurt either!"      
                                                            Annie D'Souza | Yelp Twin Cities Community Manager                                 

"The First Avenue staff was wonderful to deal with during the planning of my wedding. I was hearing from all my guests how friendly and helpful the staff members were while they were there. They did such a great job preparing everything, and it looked beautiful. DJ Smitty did played a mix of everything I love, and stuff the rest of my extended family could enjoy. Many of my guests told me it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Some even suggested that I get married every month, because it was so much fun!"  

                                                                                          Rachel Grubb | Satisfied Customer

MAINROOM

  • Capacity: Up to 1500 for dance/standing events, 800 for seated events
  • Stage: 27 ft wide / 21 ft deep / 5 ft high / 13 ft stage to ceiling
  • Fully stocked bar
  • 1000 square-foot dance floor, 25 ft projection screen
  • State of the art soundsystem / theatrical lighting set-up
CLICK HERE to see an overview of the floorplan.
CLICK HERE for detailed Mainroom technical specifications.
 

7TH ST ENTRY

  • Capacity: 250 for dance/standing events, 100 for seated events
  • Stage: 10 ft wide / 15 ft deep / 2 ft high / 8 ft stage to ceiling
  • Separate entrance off 7th St.
  • Fully stocked bar
  • Downstairs backstage area
CLICK HERE to see an overview of the floorplan.
CLICK HERE for Entry & Record Room technical specificatons.
 

THE RECORD ROOM

  • Capacity: 250 for dance/standing events, 75 for seated events
  • Separate entrance off 1st Avenue
  • Fully stocked bar

CLICK HERE to see an overview of First Avenue's floorplan.
CLICK HERE for Entry & Record Room technical specificatons.
 

THE DEPOT TAVERN

  • Capacity: 115
  • Full service bar and restaurant
  • Adjacent to 7th St. Entry

CLICK HERE for The Depot Tavern's website.