Weddings, Engagements & more

Happily ever after starts at First Avenue with the rock & roll wedding of your dreams.
Say “I Do” on the First Avenue stage or dance floor in front of your family and friends. Choose from one of our wedding packages and customize with VIP upgrades of your design. These intimate, one-of-a-kind weddings will ensure your day is unforgettable.

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

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Gold Star Weddings & Vow Renewals

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 wedding or special event.

• The couple, Officiant + 25-person guest list
• 4-hour wedding packages
• Time for your officiant to perform the wedding of your dreams
• Perfect processional and first dance and parent/couple dances played through our state-of-the-art sound system while basking in the glow of our professional lighting system
• Access to two backstage dressing rooms
• Additional package options available to customize your big day, including use of the Purple Rain replica motorcycle, rehearsal time, champagne toasts, hotel packages, photography, and more

Rock & Roll Weddings & Vow Renewals

• The couple, officiant + 10 person guest list
• 3-hour all-inclusive wedding packages
• Time for your officiant to perform the wedding of your dreams
• Perfect processional and first dance and couple/parent dances played through our state-of-the-art sound system while basking in the glow of our professional lighting system
• Access to two backstage dressing rooms
• Additional package options available to customize your big day

Shotgun Elopements & Vow Renewals

• Wedding Party + 10 person guest list
• 1-hour all-inclusive wedding packages
• Time for your officiant to perform the wedding of your dreams
• Perfect processional and first dance, played through our state-of-the-art sound system while basking in the glow of our professional lighting system
• Access to two backstage dressing rooms
• Additional package options available to customize your big day

Engagements & Photo Sessions

Surprise the love of your life with a one-of-a-kind engagement or photo session at First Avenue.

A la carte Enhancements

Purple Rain Replica Motorcycle & Backdrop Use | Champagne Toast | Cake Cutting Photographer Referrals | Wedding Photo Session | Beverage Packages | Live Stream & Ceremony Recording Reception | Private Onsite Parking | Hotel packages

Safety First

• COVID-19 Compliance Officer on staff
• Masks are required for all guests and staff
• Socially distanced minded seating
• All areas thoroughly sanitized between all groups, with high-touch areas receiving additional wipe-downs
• All state and city COVID-19 guidelines followed and enforced

Not ready to say, “I Do” quite yet?
Inquire about future dates, engagement sessions, and more by emailing events@first-avenue.com.

Create a truly memorable experience.

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

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First Avenue

Mainroom

Capacity	Updated capacity due to COVID-19 regulations, TBD per 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	Updated capacity due to COVID-19 regulations, TBD per 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	Updated capacity due to COVID-19 regulations, TBD per 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	Updated capacity due to COVID-19 regulations, TBD per 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. A seating chart for the upper levels can be found here.

Capacity	Updated capacity due to COVID-19 regulations, TBD per 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.

Request Info