First Avenue & 7th St Entry is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

1. First Avenue & 7th St Entry

9.3
701 1st Ave N (at 7th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Warehouse District · 128 tips and reviews

Dan W.Dan Walch: Great Twin Cities concert venue.

City PagesCity Pages: The quintessential Twin Cities rock club. A true classic. Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages Best of 2014!

Michael H.Michael Hahn: By far one of my favorite music venues, very good atmosphere and friendly staff.

Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

2. Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes

8.3
1308 4th St SE (at 13th Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Dinkytown · 67 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2012! From the lush decor, to the style and color, to the lounge-like bathrooms, to the sound; There is no better way to get pampered than the Varsity.

BingBing: Even though Minneapolis is a cold city, this venue is a magical place! The people who live here love to see live music, and everyone should experience seeing live music at Varsity.” – Andy Grammer

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2012! From the lush decor, to the sight lines, and the sound- This place is faultless. There is no better way to get pampered than the Varsity.

Orchestra Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

3. Orchestra Hall

8.9
1111 Nicollet Ave (at 11th St), Minneapolis, MN
Concert Hall · Downtown West · 27 tips and reviews

Katelyn H.Katelyn Henagin: The annual Concordia Christmas concert is a must. Beautiful music and wonderful performers.

John A.John Adrenalin: Amazing place, free donuts/cookies and coffee before concerts

David S.David Sherrard: Choral performances excellent. Wonderful acoustics.

Guthrie Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

4. Guthrie Theater

9.1
818 S 2nd St (at Portland Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown East · 112 tips and reviews

Meredith M.Meredith M: Top notch performances, excellent dining choices, beautiful view of the river, spend the evening before watching a show Read more.

Robert A.Robert Amundson: Best venue for a concert even ever.

Gordon W.Gordon Wright: Great space, but the theatrical performances are uninspired and completely "safe".

The Cedar Cultural Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

5. The Cedar Cultural Center

8.3
416 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Cedar-Riverside · 32 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue of 2013! It's always all-ages, a true melting pot often finding ways to encourage its artists to present their work in new and unusual ways. Read more.

AmandaAmanda: City Pages Best Concert Venue - 2013

Stephen K.Stephen Koontz: A surprisingly good music venue. Friendly staff and an intimate setting.

Aster Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

6. Aster Cafe

8.8
125 SE Main St (btwn Central & SE 3rd Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Coffee Shop · Marcy - Holmes · 100 tips and reviews

Jaimeson W.Jaimeson Wennerstrum: Go here for the live music; you won't regret it!

METRO magazineMETRO magazine: The Aster complements its elegant aesthetics with live music and an array of cheese plates, salads, sandwiches, local brews and tea-infused drinks. Read more.

City PagesCity Pages: If you find yourself near the river at lunchtime, Aster offers a variety of homemade sandwiches. Those taking in a romantic moonlight gaze at the river can have a cocktail & catch nightly live music. Read more.

Icehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

7. Icehouse

8.6
2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Whittier · 98 tips and reviews

Sharifa S.Sharifa Simon: Love that the menu changes. If the aerated cheesecake or the rabbit saddle w/ sausage comes back, order it! Brunch is delicious, the live music makes it very unique, the building is a gem.

Albert M.Albert M: Atmosphere: excellent, jazz band, live music. Food: great, the lamb is excellent. Overall it's a great restaurant with very good service, good food and super good music!

Georgia A.Georgia Ansley: Such an amazing place for brunch and live music. The food is amazing and everyone is very friendly.

Hell's Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

8. Hell's Kitchen

8.4
80 S 9th St (Btw Marquette & Nicollet), Minneapolis, MN
New American Restaurant · Downtown West · 310 tips and reviews

Betsey G.Betsey Giles: Great live local music venue AND great food, a rare combination in the Twin Cities.

Brian C.Brian Caauwe: Brunch was fantastic, and included a live band to top off the experience.

DDMcsnatchDDMcsnatch: I love their decor! Amazing artwork. Went during happy hour and it was packed. Service was a bit slow- assuming due to the crowd. Drinks were a bit pricey. Awesome live music!

State Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

9. State Theatre

9.0
805 Hennepin Ave (8th Street & Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown West · 17 tips and reviews

Dan H.Dan Hennen: excellent music venue....

Chuck P.Chuck P: One Great Music Venue and Theatre

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Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

10. Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

8.7
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Restaurant · Downtown West · 70 tips and reviews

Soul TrainSoul Train: Cover for the shows are waived w/ a $20 per person purchase on Foodie Nights. Live music from folks like Les Nubians, Judy Collins and Bobby Lyle.

Solange G.Solange Guillaume: Best late-night music in town - for $5 Friday and Saturday come see great local musician - some jazz, some not.

Hi M.Hi Me: Live music is great, just get the set menu option, sit back and relax

7th Street Entry is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

11. 7th Street Entry

8.5
701 1st Ave N (on 7th St), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Downtown West · 36 tips and reviews

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Concert Venue by City Pages in 2010. It’s small enough topromise an intimate performance but big enough to catch popular acts.

LynhurstLynhurst: The band Lynhurst has a concert here Saturday, June 4 at 6 p.m.! Read more.

Sara A.Sara A: My favorite music venue! There isn't a bad spot for a show here!

Lake Harriet Band Shell is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

12. Lake Harriet Band Shell

9.2
4135 W Lake Harriet Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN
Arts and Entertainment · Linden Hills · 21 tips and reviews

Barbara B.Barbara B: What an awsome place for a concert!

Brent M.Brent Metzler: Great concerts here in the summer

Corryn V.Corryn Vitek: This is my favorite place to spend a summer evening. Bring a picnic supper, pull up a blanket and enjoy some music. Grab some popcorn or an ice cream cone for a treat afterwards.

Orpheum Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

13. Orpheum Theatre

9.1
910 Hennepin Ave (at 9th Street & Hennepin Ave), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown West · 42 tips and reviews

Hennepin Theatre TrustHennepin Theatre Trust: Buy tickets for events at the Orpheum Theatre in person at the State Theatre Box Office in advance of the performance or night of at the Orpheum Theatre and don't pay any Ticketmaster fees.

Ziya Y.Ziya Yenice: Once upon a time, concerts were amazing. 29 years ago, attended concert of David Sanborn.

Tiffany R.Tiffany Rupp: It is the most expensive theatre in the cities but every penny spent is well worth it. We've seen a handful of plays here and enjoyed each of them.

The Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

14. The Cowles Center for Dance & The Performing Arts

8.5
528 Hennepin Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown West · 15 tips and reviews

Artspace ProjectsArtspace Projects: Interested in renting space at the Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts? contact: info@artspaceusa.org Read more.

Gary H.Gary Hart: Beautiful intimate theater, with excellent acoustics and lighting. Deep stage and incredible architecture. All add to the beautiful experience from any performing art.

Kittie F.Kittie Fahey: Be sure to become a member (4+ shows) and receive discounts on additional performances, restaurants, parking, and more!

Pantages Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Performances in Minneapolis.

15. Pantages Theatre

9.0
710 Hennepin Ave (7th St), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown West · 3 tips and reviews

Hennepin Theatre TrustHennepin Theatre Trust: Buy tickets for events at the Pantages Theatre in person at the State Theatre Box Office in advance of the performance or night of at the Pantages Theatre and don't pay any Ticketmaster fees.

Narnia FansNarnia Fans: The Stage Adaptation of C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters will perform here on Friday, May 10th at 8pm & Saturday, May 11th, 2013 at 4pm & 8pm. Read more.

Ben-Bob T.Ben-Bob Thompson: It is is about 60 degrees in here. Bundle up!