Turf Club

Since 1945

The Turf Club is a historic landmark in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul, MN. Originally opened as a supper club and dancehall in the 1940s, the room has seen it all, from two-steppin’ to grunge, and everything in between.

The Turf Club features live music nearly every night of the week, and its charm lies in the fact that it is both a neighborhood hang and a destination for some of the best touring artists in the country. Located between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, this 350-cap venue boasts a stage and bar upstairs and a cozy basement bar and stage in the Clown Lounge.

The Turf Club’s kitchen offers food service during shows, available starting as soon as doors are open for events. Food and drink service is also available downstairs in the Clown Lounge, which opens 90 minutes prior to listed door times. Click here to see the current menu (PDF).

The venue is owned and operated by First Avenue, and its commitment to independent and local music remains truer now than ever.

Upcoming Shows


Feb
10
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Feb
10
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Turf Club

NO RESOLVE

The Unleashed Tour
with Shallow Side and Above Snakes
Feb
13
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Turf Club
Feb
13
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Turf Club

Impaler

★ Local Show ★
with Fret Rattles, Bad Idea and The Cobra Jets
Feb
14
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Turf Club
Feb
14
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Turf Club

I Love Lucy ⏤ Kiss the Tiger Pays Tribute to Lucinda Williams

★ Local Show ★
with Molly Maher and Her Disbelievers

Past Shows


Feb
7
th
2026
Turf Club
Feb
6
th
2026
Turf Club
Feb
6
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2026
Turf Club

Highway Heroes ⏤ A Tribute to the Outlaw Poets

performing the music of Waylon Jennings (Cole Diamond) • Willie Nelson (Thomas Sticha) • Emmylou Harris (Emmy Woods) • Townes Van Zandt (Barron, McKinney, and Dunn)

★ Local Show ★
Jan
31
st
2026
Turf Club
Jan
31
st
2026
Turf Club

McNasty Brass Band

★ Local Show ★
with Clean Plate Club and Shane Cox & The Funky Spuds

Private Events

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Venue Tours

Go behind the scenes of Minneapolis’ historic nightclub!

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