The 331 Club is the social center for artists and musicians in and around Northeast Minneapolis, hosting a variety of events, focusing on live music and entertainment every night of the week. ...

Situated along the Red River of the North in Moorhead, MN, Bluestem Amphitheater is part of the Bluestem Center for the Arts, opened in 2009. The venue is a collaboration between Fargo Public Schools and the City of Moorhead. It is programmed and managed by Trollwood Performing Arts School. National touring artists come to this outdoor stage for the seasonal Bluestem Summer Concert Series by Jade Presents. ...

The Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis, MN, is an intimate cabaret venue with live music seven nights a week. Featuring a professional Meyer Sound system, full stage, set-lighting, and large screen monitors, Dakota is the Twin Cities hottest spot dedicated to providing exceptional food with world-class music and one of few establishments to serve a full, chef-driven menu paired with world-class music performances seven nights a week. ...

Elision Playhouse is a performing arts venue in Crystal, MN. The Main Stage is a 119-seat theater and The Cabaret is a smaller performance space seating up to 100. There is always plenty of parking, and a comfortable lobby space. ...

The Fine Line Minneapolis is located in the North Loop neighborhood, in the heart of the Warehouse District, on the main level of the Consortium Building. Originally opened as a venue in 1987, the 650-capacity room is a uniquely-sized venue, offering a platform for up-and-coming artists, and intimate underplays for major acts. The Fine Line is owned and operated by First Avenue. ...

Your “Downtown Danceteria” since 1970, First Avenue & 7th St Entry is downtown Minneapolis’ historic nightclub made famous by Prince’s film Purple Rain. Internationally recognized as a premier concert location, the venue includes two levels. The legendary 1,550-capacity First Avenue main room has six fully-stocked bars, a dance floor, projection screen, state-of-the-art sound system, and theatrical lighting. 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 1980 welcoming national and local bands. ...

Grand Casino Hinckley in Pine County, MN, provides a front row seat to the best performers in entertainment: from local to global, comedy to country and beyond. Located on the southwest corner of the casino property, Rival House features a mix of entertainment from live bands to DJs and karaoke. Enjoy arcade games, bowling, plus your favorite cocktails, beer, and a pub menu. Home to the annual Grand Country Nights and RockTember festivals featuring national touring acts, Grand Casino Hinckley Amphitheater is a concert bowl adjacent to the casino. In addition, the casino has a 22,480 square foot ballroom with seating for up to 2,288. ...

Located in Onamia, MN, Grand Casino Mille Lacs is the largest casino hotel resort in the Lake Country. The intimate Grand Casino Mille Lacs Event Center hosts nationally touring acts. The casino includes two flexible Grand Ballrooms with capacities of 1,600 and 264. ...

Opened in 2023, Green Room is a premier live music venue, restaurant and bar located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN. The Green Room kitchen serves burgers and more from the popular Twin Cities restaurant Parlour. The venue has two levels and two bars with the upper level overlooking the dance floor and stage backed by a large green curtain. ...

Heart of the City Music Factory is a unique concert venue and event center located on the 2nd floor of the historic Old Milk Factory on the Rum River in Anoka, MN. The Music Factory features a monthly concert series of diverse styles of music and is rented out regularly for weddings, receptions, anniversaries, luncheons and other meetings. This venue is also the recording studio and rehearsal space for the Heart of the City Band. ...

The Hook and Ladder Theater & Lounge in South Minneapolis, MN, is an independent, artist-driven, inclusionary, multi-use performing arts space and event center located inside the non-profit Firehouse Performing Arts Center (FPAC). The Hook presents a wide variety of original performing arts including; music, literary, visual, comedic, culinary, craft and theater. The theater boasts two indoor performance stages, the MPLS Lounge, and a theater with full production and technical capabilities. ...

Located just minutes from both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, Myth Live is the Midwest’s premier concert and ballroom destination. Myth Live features music of all genres while providing patrons state-of-the-art sound and lights, multiple VIP sections, seven bars, a rooftop bar and lounge, and free parking. There is a smoking patio on the floor level. ...

Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, MN, offers a hotel, fine dining options, a concert venue, and an eighteen hole golf course. The Otter Creek Event Center is the casino’s 1,900-seat event hall featuring state-of-the-art audio-visual capabilities with two 15′ x 20′ screens. Additional entertainment can be found at the 120-capacity Cobalt Lounge. Black Bear Casino is owned and operated by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. ...

Built in 1916, the Palace Theatre St. Paul hosts a wide array of contemporary music, comedy, and other live entertainment. The venue has a tiered, standing-room-only general admission floor, and a seated loge and balcony with first-class sound and sightlines throughout. The Palace Theatre is owned by the City of St. Paul and is co-managed and co-operated by First Avenue and JAM Productions. ...

Located in the heart of Downtown St. Cloud, MN, Red Carpet Nightclub is a multi-level entertainment complex including a main stage and two separate bars. The Red Carpet’s Main Stage is one of the most legendary and respected rooms in the Midwest, hosting national touring artists as well as state and regional acts. The Main Stage is equipped with a top notch sound system and a state-of-art light show allowing it to not only hosts bands but also theatrical productions, themed nights, DJs and burlesque shows. The Keller Bar is St. Cloud’s downtown live and local performance venue with a dive bar feel, showcasing popular craft beer and pounders. This venue is home to various weekly shows such as Comedy Open Mic on Wednesdays, EDM nights on Thursdays, and live bands of all genres Fridays and Saturdays. The Martini Bar hosts live and local acoustic musicians play a mix of your favorite cover and originals. ...

Skyway Theatre is a entertainment venue in downtown Minneapolis, MN, and the best spot in the Twin Cities to see electronic/dance, country, rock, jam bands and live comedy. The Main Theatre is a two-story venue equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system, multiple bars, balcony, and a sloped layout. Located on the 4th floor, The Loft at Skyway Theatre is an intimate venue with several bars, a rooftop patio, and panoramic views of downtown. Bar Fly is the most exclusive ultra lounge in the city with a dance floor and state-of-the-art sound system. Catch local DJs or world-renowned artists every weekend. Studio B is an intimate venue with an ambient, gothic-centric vibe, spectacular views, two bars, and a dance floor leading to the front of the stage. The Lyric is a converted former multiplex movie theatre space located on the mezzanine level. The Loft has great sightlines and has a dedicated bar. ...

Formed in 2018, TAK Music Venue is a locally-owned performance space hosting a wide variety of live bands, individuals, and music ensembles. The venue includes a stage with high-quality sound, lighting, and video. TAK Music Venue also provides a private event space for the Fargo-Moorhead area. ...

The Cedar Cultural Center is a Minneapolis nonprofit all-ages music venue that presents the best in local, national, and international music. ...

Located in the historic North Loop district, The Fillmore Minneapolis includes a 1,500-capacity music hall, a sophisticated lounge, a full-service restaurant, and a well-stocked bar. The upscale music hall features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, a mezzanine, large bars and grand chandeliers. ...

The Fitzgerald Theater serves as Minnesota Public Radio’s largest broadcast studio playing host to authors, poets, actors, musicians, journalists, and political figures. The theater is home to the popular radio variety show A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. Built in 1910, the Fitzgerald Theater is Saint Paul’s oldest surviving theater space. First Avenue purchased the theater in 2019. ...

Located in the Civic Center Park Amphitheater, The Garage Burnsville is an all-ages, alcohol-free, multi-stage music venue, recording studio, and educational facility in Burnsville, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis. Operated by the nonprofit Twin Cities Catalyst Music, The Garage houses two stages; the 350-capacity Main Stage and a 120-capacity side-stage Lounge space. Either room can be booked for rehearsals and video or photo shoots. The Garage not only offers live shows on a weekly basis, but also music industry programs such as recording engineering, live sound production, arts journalism, concert photography, and venue operations. ...

Located in south Minneapolis, the historic Art Deco-themed Parkway Theater was originally built in 1930 and completely restored and renovated in 2018. The historic venue includes a full service bar with custom craft cocktails, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, movie screen with both digital and 35mm projection capabilities, a retro video game arcade, and a vintage Airstream dressing room. This intimate auditorium offers a seated experience with excellent sightlines and acoustics. ...

Built circa 1937, The West Theatre is a locally owned, independent movie theater in West Duluth, MN. The Art-Deco theater is a unique establishment serving the community with movies and live entertainment plus a wide selection of beer and wine, concessions, and plenty of popcorn. ...

The crown jewel of the thriving Dinkytown district, the Varsity Theater Minneapolis is one of the most exciting performance and event venues in the city. This spectacular venue features a flexible design including a mezzanine, state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, and a large bar. ...