First Avenue

First Avenue is a legendary, independent music venue in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, famous for its role in Prince’s film Purple Rain and for its iconic exterior wall painted with stars recognizing performers. Opened in 1970, the venue hosts over 200 concerts annually in its 1,550-capacity Mainroom and 350+ shows in the 250-capacity 7th St Entry

Everclear at First Avenue (20 Oct 2024)

American rock band Everclear recently sold out First Avenue’s mainroom on Sunday night. The band was incredibly thankful and was very happy to see so many fans packed the First Avenue’s dancefloor. Band leader Art Alexakis, said that the last time they sold out in Minneapolis was at the height of their popularity, around 1996… so it felt like a return to the good old days of radio hit songs.

Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis / Morris Day and the Time at Taste of Minnesota (07 July 2024)

Lineup Great Clips Stage 12:30 pm – Sounds Of Blackness 2:30 pm – Johnny Holm...

Matisyahu at First Avenue, Minneapolis (06 Mar 2024)

Walking up to First Avenue on Wednesday, you can hear something loud going on in the area. At first, I thought it was coming from a bar next door, and thought the venue could use some sound-proofing. hen as I got closer, and started to see so many police officers, extra security, and the steel barricades… I realized there was a protest against Matisyahu.