First Avenue

Since 1970

First Avenue is more than just four walls, a soundboard, and a stage; it is the epicenter of live music and entertainment in Minneapolis. Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2020, First Avenue is one of the longest-running independently owned and operated clubs in the United States, as well as one of the most celebrated. San Francisco has the Fillmore. New York has the Bowery Ballroom. D.C. has the 9:30 Club, and Minneapolis has First Avenue & 7th St Entry.

First Avenue is a music club committed to fostering arts, music and entertainment excellence; it is, quite simply, what a music club should be.

Upcoming Shows


Oct
9
th
First Avenue
Oct
9
th
First Avenue

Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners

Colorado’s on Fire Again
with Field Medic
Oct
10
th
First Avenue
Oct
11
th
First Avenue
Oct
11
th
First Avenue

Stereolab

with Dorothea Paas

Past Shows


Oct
8
th
2025
First Avenue
Oct
8
th
2025
First Avenue

Grandaddy

25th Anniversary of 'Sophtware Slump'
with Greg Freeman
Oct
7
th
2025
First Avenue
Oct
7
th
2025
First Avenue

elbow

with Mike Kota and DJ Jake Rudh
Oct
6
th
2025
First Avenue
Oct
6
th
2025
First Avenue

Hazlett

with lighthearted

Private Events

Have an event to remember at First Avenue, the Turf Club, Fine Line, or the Palace Theatre!

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Venue Tours

Go behind the scenes of Minneapolis’ historic nightclub!

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