Minneapolis knows how to rock

First Avenue &

7th Street Entry

Music & Nightlife

There’s a reason Prince chose to stay here.

You know the names: Prince. Dylan. The Replacements. Atmosphere. Soul Asylum. There’s a reason they loved it here. Minneapolis rocks. Take in a show in the gritty 7th St Entry or its world-famous First Avenue. Relax to jazz at the Dakota. Or just dance all night in the best clubs and bars around town. The Minneapolis scene is everything you heard it was—and more.

Pp purple rain exhibit

Experience Prince's Minneapolis

Experience Prince's Minneapolis

Minneapolis helped shape Prince into the man and the artist he became, and in...
Music is a part of who we are.

Live Music Venues

Live Music Venues

There’s a reason Prince chose to stay in Minneapolis.
Music Festivals

Music Festivals

Music Festivals

Minneapolis's music scene is mighty—here are the music festivals to prove it!
minneapolis arcade bar

Minneapolis Arcades and Gaming

Minneapolis Arcades and Gaming

Get a group together and head out for some friendly competition.
What to Do Around the Minneapolis Armory

What to Do Around the Minneapolis Armory

What to Do Around the Minneapolis Armory

Get your boogie on in this historical event space, unique to Minneapolis!
Breweries

Breweries

Breweries

Minnesota has a long, diverse history in the brewing industry.
Cocktails & Distilleries

Cocktails & Distilleries

Cocktails & Distilleries

Minneapolis raises the bar for all future cocktail experiences. Don’t just taste...
Minneapolis Music Connections

10 Minneapolis Musical Connections You Should Know About

10 Minneapolis Musical Connections You Should Know About

From folk to punk to the City’s very own “Minneapolis Sound”, Minneapolis...
Places to go dancing

Top Places to Go Dancing in Minneapolis

Top Places to Go Dancing in Minneapolis

Minneapolis may be best known for its live music, but our musicians aren’t...

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