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


Dec
5
th
First Avenue
Dec
5
th
First Avenue

Pert Near Sandstone

★ Local Show ★
with Jon Stickley Trio and Clare Doyle
Dec
6
th
First Avenue
Dec
6
th
First Avenue

Leon Thomas

Mutts Don’t Heel Tour
with Ambré
Dec
10
th
First Avenue
Dec
10
th
First Avenue

Cattle Decapitation

No Fear For Tomorrow Tour 2025
with Aborted, Frozen Soul and Tribal Gaze

Past Shows


Nov
29
th
2025
First Avenue
Nov
29
th
2025
First Avenue

Gear Daddies

★ Local Show ★
with Alexander Natalie
Nov
28
th
2025
First Avenue
Nov
28
th
2025
First Avenue

The Happy Fits

with Phoneboy and Double Standard
Nov
26
th
2025
First Avenue
Nov
26
th
2025
First Avenue

The Ike Reilly Assassination

with The Melismatics and The Belfast Cowboys

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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