First Avenue
A 1937 Greyhound bus depot that became a club in 1970. Prince filmed Purple Rain in its Mainroom, and the stars on its outside walls honor the artists who played there. Still independent, still booking bands most nights.
Concerts and shows in the Twin Cities
Live music in Minneapolis–St. Paul
Concerts and shows in Minneapolis–St. Paul, checked every day: tonight, this weekend and the year ahead.
This week
What's on in the next two weeks
CalendarPick a day, the number is how many shows are on.
Coming up
Live music this weekThe next shows, soonest first.
Sat 10:00 AM · The Cedar Cultural Center · Minneapolis
The Family Gathering Concert Series with The Cactus Blossoms (duo), LAAMAR and School of Rock
With The Cactus Blossoms, LAAMAR, School of Rock
Free
Sat 11:30 AM · First Avenue · Minneapolis
The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents Halloween Spectacular for Kids
With The Rock and Roll Playhouse band
Sat 3:30 PM · 7th St Entry · Minneapolis
MARIS
With MARIS
Sun 6:30 PM · MetroNOME Brewery Taproom · St. Paul
Lost Golden Toads Album Release
With Lost Golden Toads
Sun 7:00 PM · First Avenue · Minneapolis
Allison Russell
With Allison Russell, Autumn Nicholas
Sun 8:00 PM · 7th St Entry · Minneapolis
REZN
With REZN, lowheaven
Tue 7:00 PM · MetroNOME Brewery Taproom · St. Paul
Red Planet
With Red Planet
Tue 7:30 PM · The Cedar Cultural Center · Minneapolis
Jeremiah Chiu & Josh Johnson - Edge Conditions & ANIMATIVE Dual Release Show
With Jeremiah Chiu, Josh Johnson
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GenresFrom guitars to grooves: choose the kind of night you're in the mood for.
Live music near you
We are starting with Minneapolis–St. Paul.
Find your night
The moments that fill the calendar.
Venues to know
VenuesThe rooms worth knowing, from the club Prince made famous to the listening rooms of St. Paul.
The Cedar Cultural Center
A nonprofit listening room on Cedar Avenue in Cedar-Riverside that presents music from around the world: folk and Americana, African and Nordic roots, and new and experimental music.
Turf Club
A 1940s dance hall on University Avenue in St. Paul's Midway, now a 350-capacity rock club run by First Avenue, with the Clown Lounge bar in the basement. Shows are strictly 21+.
Going to a show
GuideTickets and fees, age limits, doors and show times, and the small things nobody tells you.
Are there concerts tonight?
Most nights, yes, from small bars to the arenas, and Friday and Saturday are the busiest. The tonight page lists the shows we know of in the order they start.
Are there free concerts?
Yes. Open mics, jam sessions, park concerts in summer and bars with no cover are free. The free page lists them.
What if the show is sold out?
Check the venue's official resale, such as Ticketmaster's or AXS Official Resale, where tickets are checked before you pay. Extra tickets are sometimes released on the day. Avoid buying from strangers online.
What do all ages, 18+ and 21+ mean?
Every show has an age limit: all ages, 18+ or 21+, and the listing says which. The limit is often set by the artist, so it can change from show to show at the same venue.
Do I need earplugs?
Yes, if you stand near the stage. Concerts are loud, and a pair of earplugs lowers the volume without ruining the music. Pack a pair before you leave.