Venue guide
First Avenue
First Avenue is a live music club in Minneapolis, MN.
Venue info
Checked against First Avenue’s official sources. Tap a section to open it.
Bag policy
Checked Sep 24, 2026
Small bags are normally allowed; larger messenger bags and backpacks must be checked. The venue checks bags for free, and artist requirements can vary.
Allowed
- Small bags
Not allowed
- Large bags on the concert floor
- Backpacks on the concert floor
Entrances and doors
Checked Sep 24, 2026
A valid photo ID is required to enter; concerts list their own door times. Large bags must be checked before admission.
Parking
Checked Sep 24, 2026
First Avenue has no private parking lot; a surface lot at First Avenue and Eighth Street is closest, with the Mayo ramp across Seventh Street and the A, B and C ramps nearby.
Accessibility
Checked Sep 24, 2026
Contact the office about accessible accommodations at least 24 hours before the show, or by 5 p.m. Friday for a weekend show. Limited general-admission seating is first come, first served.
Food and drink
Checked Sep 24, 2026
The venue has bar service; its FAQ does not publish a fixed concession menu.
Re-entry
Checked Sep 24, 2026
The First Avenue FAQ does not give a general re-entry policy.
Tickets and will call
Checked Sep 24, 2026
Guests need valid photo ID to claim will-call tickets. Ticket sales are also available at the adjacent Depot Tavern ticket window on Wednesdays through Saturdays from 4 to 11 p.m.
Upcoming shows at First Avenue
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