Live Music Venues in Minneapolis

Minneapolis Live Music Venues

Everyone knows that Prince came from Minneapolis, nurtured by the local music community and who rose to fame as a singer and songwriter and creator of the "Minnesota Sound". But Minnesota has a long history as the home of famous music makers, from Judy Garland and The Andrews Sisters in the 1930's and 40's, to the early rock and roll bands of the 1960's like The Castaways, The Trashmen, Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, music legends Bob Dylan and folk/country singer John Devver.

Still today, the Twin Cities is home to many groundbreaking musicians whose styles range from classical to country, and from rock to jazz and hip-hop. The Minneapolis area is proudly home to the many live music venues that feature some of the most talented artists, bands and orchestras in the country. Fun in Minneapolis is pleased to present this list of great places to see and hear amazing musicians perform live on stage - from bars and restaurants to elegant halls, arenas and concert performance palaces. We'll help you find live music near you tonight or this weekend, from downtown Minneapolis to the suburbs with interactive maps. Gimme that old time Rock and Roll!


Downtown Minneapolis • Greater Minneapolis

Music in Mpls. Suburbs • Concerts/Classical Music


All of the listings here for live music venues in Minneapolis include links to their websites so that you can see what kind of music you'll find there and the names of the bands that will be appearing. By checking the convenient interactive maps below, you can quickly find new bars and restaurants near you to kick up your heels and have a rockin' good time!


Downtown Minneapolis

  1. 508 Bar Restaurant
    508 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis 612-339-0036
    Live DJ Friday and Saturday nights.

  2. 7 Ultralounge
    700 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 612-238-7770

  3. Aqua Niteclub
    400 First Avenue N, Minneapolis 612-232-3232

  4. Bar Fly Nightclub
    711 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 612-333-6100
    2 rooms with DJs every Friday night.

  5. Brothers Bar & Grill
    430 1st Avenue North, Minneapolis 612-339-4240

  6. Bunker's Music Bar & Grill
    761 Washington Avenue N, Minneapolis 612-338-8188
    Rock, blues & R&B bands nightly.

  7. Crave Rooftop
    825 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 612-332-1133

  8. Crooked Pint Ale House
    502 Washington Avenue S, Minneapolis 612-877-6900

  9. Dakota Bar & Grill
    1010 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis 612-332-1010
    Jazz, blues & R&B bands nightly.

  10. Dream Ultra Lounge
    26 N 5th Street, Minneapolis
    612-659-9000

  11. Fine Line
    318 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis
    612-338-8100

  12. First Avenue and 7th St Entry
    700 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis
    612-338-8388

  13. Gluek's
    16 N 6th Street, Minneapolis
    612-338-6621

  14. Ground Zero Niteclub
    15 NE 4th Street, Minneapolis
    612-378-5115

  15. Hell's Kitchen
    80 South 9th Street, Minneapolis
    612-332-4700

  16. Lyon's Pub
    16 South 6th Street, Minneapolis
    612-333-6612

  17. Mill City Nights
    111 5th Street, Minneapolis
    612-333-3422

  18. Monarch Minneapolis
    322 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis
    612-746-4004

  19. Rev Ultra Lounge
    731 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-770-8278

  20. Rouge At The Lounge
    411 2nd Avenue N, Minneapolis
    612-333-8800

  21. Seven Steakhouse Sushi Ultralounge
    700 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-238-7777

  22. The Loop
    606 Washington Avenue N, Minneapolis
    612-340-0010

  23. The Pourhouse
    105 South 5th Street, Minneapolis
    612-843-2555

  24. The Shout House
    110 North 5th Street, Minneapolis
    612-337-6700

  25. The Tangiers
    116 1st Avenue N, Minneapolis
    612-900-3232

  26. Union Rooftop
    731 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-455-6690


Greater Minneapolis

  1. Arcadia Pub
    329 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis 612-874-8702

    Aster Cafe
    125 SE Main Street, Minneapolis
    612-379-3138

  2. Barbette
    1600 W Lake Street, Minneapolis
    612-827-5710

  3. Cabooze
    917 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis
    612-338-6425

  4. Coup d'Etat
    2923 Girard Avenue S, Minneapolis
    612-354-3575

  5. Cowboy Slim's
    1430 Lagoon Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-259-8807

  6. Dusty's Bar
    1319 Marshall St NE, Minneapolis
    612-378-9831

  7. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que
    3001 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-822-9900

  8. Honey
    205 E Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-331-9800

  9. Hexagon Bar
    2600 27th Avenue South, Minneapolis
    612-722-3454

  10. Icehouse MPLS
    2528 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-276-6523

  11. Kitty Cat Klub
    315 14th Avenue SE, Minneapolis
    612-331-9800

  12. Lee's Liquor Lounge
    101 Glenwood Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-338-9491

  13. Loring Pasta Bar
    327 14th Avenue SE, Minneapolis
    612-378-4849

  14. Mayslack's
    1428 4th Street NE, Minneapolis
    612-789-9862

  15. Palmers Bar
    500 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis
    612-335-7625

  16. Psycho Suzi's Motor Lounge
    1900 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis
    612-788-9069

  17. Red Stag Supper Club
    509 1st Avenue NE, Minneapolis
    612-767-7766

  18. Schooner Tavern
    2901 27th Avenue S, Minneapolis
    612-337-6700

  19. The Cedar Cultural Club
    416 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis
    612-338-2674

  20. The Nomad World Pub
    501 Cedar Avenue S, Minneapolis
    612-338-6424

  21. Triple Rock Social Club
    629 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-333-7399

  22. Uptown Tavern and Rooftop
    1400 Lagoon Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-824-3333

  23. Varsity Theater
    1308 4th Street SE, Minneapolis
    612-217-7701

  24. Whiskey Junction
    901 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-338-9550


Concerts/Classical Music Venues
in Minneapolis

  1. The Armory
    500 South 6th Street, Minneapolis
    612-315-3965

  2. The Cowle's Center
    528 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis
    612-206-3600

  3. Macphail Center for Music
    501 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis
    612-321-0100

  4. The Minnesota Opera
    620 North 1st Street, Minneapolis
    612-333-6669

  5. Northrop Auditorium
    84 Church Street SE, Minneapolis
    612-624-2345

  6. Orchestra Hall
    1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis
    612-371-5656

  7. Ordway Center for Performing Arts
    345 Washington Street, St. Paul
    651-224-4222


Music Venues in St. Paul

Amsterdam Bar and Hall
6 W 6th Street, St. Paul
612-285-3112


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This page was last updated on June 13, 2019