Private Events

Our unique spaces paired with powerful audio/video systems will help you create a truly memorable experience. Information on each of our unique spaces is available below.

To plan your event or request information, please fill out our Event Request Form, or email events@first-avenue.com.

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First Avenue

First Avenue is Minneapolis’ historic nightclub, made famous by Prince’s Purple Rain, and listed by Rolling Stone as one of The Best Big Rooms in America (#3). Internationally recognized as a premier concert location, it offers a one-of-a-kind venue that just could be the perfect location for your private function.

First Avenue’s 22,000 square-foot downtown facility includes two levels, two rooms, a 1,000 square-foot dance floor, and the legendary First Avenue Mainroom stage.

First Avenue Mainroom

Capacity	1550 general admission, varies depending on event
Features	Six fully stocked bars, 1,000 square-foot dance floor, 25′ projection screen, state of the art soundsystem, theatrical lighting set-up
Stage	27′ wide / 21′ deep / 5′ high / 13′ stage to ceiling

7th St Entry

Capacity	250 general admission, varies depending on event
Features	Separate entrance off 7th Street, fully stocked bar
Stage	10′ wide / 15′ deep / 2′ high / 8′ stage to ceiling

The Depot Tavern

Capacity	60 general admission, varies depending on event
Features	Full service bar and restaurant, adjacent to the 7th St. Entry
Stage	No live music is available for this space.

Fine Line

The historic Fine Line is in the heart of the Warehouse District in Downtown Minneapolis, located in The Consortium building, which was originally built in 1907.

The multi-level venue boasts a stage that features sightlines from both the downstairs main floor and the upstairs balcony.

Capacity	650 general admission, varies depending on event
Features	Fully stocked bar, main floor and balcony, projection screen

Palace Theatre

Built in 1916, and newly re-opened in March of 2017, the Palace Theatre hosts a wide array of contemporary music, comedy, and other live entertinment. The room fills a gaping hole in the Twin Cities’ music venues with first-class sound and sightlines, and is co-managed by First Avenue and Chicago’s JAM Productions.

The Palace Theatre has a tiered, standing-room-only general admission floor, and a seated loge and balcony.

Capacity	2400 general admission, varies depending on event
Features	Fully stocked bars on three levels (floor, loge, balcony)

Create a truly memorable experience.

To plan your event or request information, please fill out our Event Form.

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