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


Nov
18
th
First Avenue
Nov
18
th
First Avenue

MINUS THE BEAR

'Menos El Oso' 20th Anniversary Tour
with Into It. Over It.
Nov
21
st
First Avenue
Nov
21
st
First Avenue

PORTUGAL. THE MAN

The Denali Tour
with La Luz
Nov
22
nd
First Avenue
Nov
22
nd
First Avenue
Cancelled

the Jesus Lizard

with Buildings

Past Shows


Nov
16
th
2025
First Avenue
Nov
16
th
2025
First Avenue

The Mars Volta

with Kiani Medina and Feliz Y Dada
Nov
15
th
2025
First Avenue
Nov
15
th
2025
First Avenue

The Last Revel

★ Local Show ★
with Walker Rider
Nov
14
th
2025
First Avenue
Nov
14
th
2025
First Avenue

Khruangbin

with The Nunnery

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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