First Avenue is downtown Minneapolis’ historic nightclub, made famous by Prince’s Purple Rain. Internationally recognized as a premier concert location, the venue’s 22,000 square-foot facility includes two levels. The legendary 1550 capacity Mainroom has six fully stocked bars, 1,000 square-foot dance floor, 25′ projection screen, state of the art sound system, and theatrical lighting set-up.
The 7th St Entry is a smaller 250 capacity venue attached to the historic First Avenue. Known for its intimate vibe, The Entry opened its doors in March 1980 welcoming national and local bands.