Minneapolis Breweries with Live Music
Why choose between entertainment and the next taproom on your list when you can have both? Spice up your next night out by trying a new brewery with a side of live music. Celebrate and support local artists while indulging in local beers and taproom nosh. Here are some breweries with live music to check off your list.
56 Brewing
3055 NE Columbia Ave, Suite 103A
Parking: Small lot and street parking available
Head to this Northeast Brewery a stone's throw from the Mississippi for riverside beers, pinball, and music! Enjoy live jazz from the MN Hard Bop Collective, as well as frequent concerts, comedy shows, and trivia nights. For more events, refer to their event calendar.
Padraigs Brewing
945 Broadway St NE
Parking: Parking lot available
Padraigs Brewing hosts a live show each Friday and Saturday evening. In the summer, shows take place out on the paddy-o! For future dates, refer to their event calendar.
Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NE
Parking: Parking lot available
A lively and artistic space, Bauhaus Brew Labs features live music pop-ups and festival-style events like the annual Schwandtoberfest with live music, art, and the food and beer hallmarks of any good Oktoberfest celebration.
Utepils Brewing
225 Thomas Ave N #700
Parking: Parking lot and street parking available
Amongst Minneapolis locals, Uteplis is known for hosting great live music shows. During the summer, their Live at Utepils series brings in popular bands and solo acts set against the backdrop of Utepils' unique location. For a more casual vibe, attend the Friday Night Live series on the patio. In the fall, don't miss Oktoberfest — two weekends of polka bands, soft pretzels and beer.
Surly Brewing Co
520 Malcolm Ave SE
Parking: Large parking lot and street parking available
Like Utepils, Surly is known for hosting large summer concerts at their Festival Field. These shows feature national acts (Trombone Shorty, Sierra Ferrell and Mt. Joy are examples of past shows) and often sell out.
Brühaven
1368 La Salle Ave
Parking: Shared parking lot with Emerson Dual Language School and metered street parking available
Brühaven is Loring Park's go-to spot for beer, craft coffee and community. There's a ton happening at this taproom: you'll come for the beer (or craft coffee if you're there in the morning) and stay for the live music, bingo, axe throwing and more. Make sure to check their calendar for specific live music performances.
Day Block Brewing Company
1105 Washington Ave S
Parking: Metered street parking available
Day Block’s Tap Room hosts live music several nights a week, featuring many different local bands. To find out who will be performing, check out their events calendar.
La Doña Cervecería
241 Fremont Ave N
Parking: Shared lot and street parking available
La Doña's event space hosts salsa and bachata nights on a weekly basis with live bands and DJs, where patrons can experience the vibrancy of Latinx culture that is thriving here in the Twin Cities. A $10 cover includes a lesson from experienced salsa teachers. The taproom also has hosts or creates events to celebrate various Latin American holidays and festivals such as Dia de Los Muertos, Carnaval and others.
Inbound BrewCo.
701 N 5th St
Parking: Metered street parking available
Inbound Brew Co. hosts regular live shows on Friday and Saturday nights at their North Loop tap room. Times are subject to change, and more information can be found on Inbound’s event calendar.
Breweries With Large Annual Music Events
Several Minneapolis breweries host large annual events that feature local and national acts. These festivals draw thousands of attendees and often feature specialty beer releases.
- Brewgrass Festival at 56 Brewing (September)
- Pryes Block Party at Pryes Brewing Co (June)
- Darkness Day at Surly Brewing (October)
For more information about these festivals and more events to check out, read our full list of cant-miss music events at Minneapolis breweries.