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The legendary concert venue in Minneapolis, MN. Your Downtown Danceteria since 1970. San Francisco has the Fillmore. New York has the Bowery. D.C. has the 9:30 Club. And Minneapolis has First Avenue and the 7th St Entry. 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.
Contact Information
- First Avenue
- info@first-avenue.com
- 701 1st Avenue North
- Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
- Phone: (612) 338-8388
Amenities
- Accessible
Meeting Spaces
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7th St Entry
Occupancy: 0 - 250
Capacity: 250 general admission, varies depending on event Features: Separate entrance off 7th Street, fully stocked bar Stage: 10′ wide / 15′ deep / 2′ high / 8′ stage to ceiling
Configuration Occupancy Reception 250 -
Mainroom
Occupancy: 1 - 1,550
Capacity: 1550 general admission, varies depending on event Features: Six fully stocked bars, 1,000 square-foot dance floor, 25′ projection screen, state of the art soundsystem, theatrical lighting set-up Stage: 27′ wide / 21′ deep / 5′ high / 13′ stage to ceiling
Configuration Occupancy Banquet/Rounds 550 Reception 1,550 -
The Depot Tavern
Occupancy: 0 - 60
Capacity: 60 general admission, varies depending on event Features: Full service bar and restaurant, adjacent to the 7th St. Entry Stage: No live music is available for this space.
Configuration Occupancy Reception 60
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