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First Avenue & 7th St Entry
701 1st Ave NMinneapolis, MN 55403
About
Anyone who knows about music in this town will tell you that, for the last four+ decades, First Avenue has been integral to the Twin Cities' vibrant music scene. From the avant garde to the mainstream, First Avenue is a music club committed to fostering arts, music and entertainment excellence. There are a lot of people who care deeply about this club and have made it their lives. First Avenue is, quite simply, what a music club should be.
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Reviews
Based on 134 reviews
Simply the best place in the Twin Cities and one of the best places in the country to catch a concert. Made famous by Prince and the movie Purple Rain but the venue has a well-earned reputation. The...
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TravelingSoccerLoon,
January 12, 2023
My first trip to Minneapolis was to see the band Two Cow Garage playing 7th Street Entry. To my surprise, they were joined by Brent Best of Slobberbone. This venue is a smaller room attached to the...
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F8566SBandym,
November 30, 2022
First Avenue is NOT closed! I'm not sure what TripAdvisor is on about.
I went there for a show with my then-78 year old partner and inquired about seating for him after booking tickets. They were...
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Mark S,
November 3, 2022
It was a mistake to go here. I have free will and chose to attend an event here - that was a mistake. It was not enjoyable, and I won't return.
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136yr,
July 25, 2022
Since you cancelled Dave,you won't see my money ever again, hope all the woke kids can sustain your business lol
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Smouley,
July 23, 2022
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Celebrate the life of Prince at the Minnesota History Center's "First Avenue" exhibit / Melanie Graves

Minnesota Zoo close encounters / Minnesota Zoo

Goldy Gopher statue on campus at the University of Minnesota / Jane Andersen

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The Palace Theatre in St. Paul / Paul Vincent

The Sheldon Theatre was nicknamed "the jewel box" for its ornately decorated interior / A.D. Drumm Images

The Fitzgerald hosts a full slate of live performances year-round / Tylor Boland

A real-life rainbow over High Falls in Grand Portage State Park

Formerly a Greyhound bus depot, First Avenue is now Minnesota's premier live music venue / First Avenue, courtesy Meet Minneapolis

One of many Prince murals can be found in Chanhassen

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