Minnesota Music Venues

First Avenue & 7th Street Entry

From the avant garde to the mainstream, First Avenue is a music club committed to fostering the arts, music and entertainment excellence. There are a lot of people who care deeply about this club and have, in effect, made it their lives.

701 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55403
First Avenue Website

The Triple Rock Social Club

The Triple Rock is both a restaurant/bar and a venue. They have a wide beer selection from around the world and unbeatable bloody mary's.

629 Cedar Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Triple Rock Website

The Dinkytowner

The Dinkytowner has a cool dark basement atmosphere with a small stage and dance floor. They also have a great beer selection, pool tables, and food (and they are open late for grub).

412 1/2 14th Ave S Mpls, MN 55414
Dinkytowner Website

The Fine Line Music Cafe

The Fine Line Music Cafe is located in the heart of the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis. The Club opened in 1987 and was remodled in 1993 under new ownership.

629 Cedar Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Fine Line Website

Foundation

Foudation was opened in July of 2006 in the space that was formerly Level Nightclub. The new club was designed to be a music driven venue. It featuers electronica, underground & old school hip-hop, sour and funk.

10 South 5th Street Minneapolis, MN 55402
Foundation Website

The Whole: Coffman Union UofM

Since it’s inception in the 1960’s, the Whole Music Club has contributed to the cultivation of a huge, and diverse music community in the Twin Cities. What began as a coffeehouse for students to perform and study, quickly evolved into a nationally renowned venue that offers students the opportunity to see local and national music icons for affordable prices in the basement of Coffman Memorial Union on the University of Minnesota East Bank campus.

300 Washington Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
The Whole Website

The Nomad World Pub

The Nomad World Pub is one of the newest concert venues in the Twin Cities, replacing the much outdated, yet classic 5 Corners Saloon.
The Nomad is new to Minneapolis (spring '05), finding its roots as a successful music venue in Milwaukee. They mostly play live music and/or have great games on the patio like lawn bowling and croquet. They also air international soccer games and encourage lively mingling of their guests.

501 Cedar Ave S. Minneapolis MN
Nomad Pub Website