Must-see entertainment in Minnesota

  • First Ave / First Avenue Minneapolis

    First Avenue & 7th St Entry

    Minneapolis

    This is the long-standing bedrock of Minneapolis' music scene. First Avenue is the main room featuring national acts; smaller 7th St Entry is for up-and…

  • Guthrie Theater

    Minneapolis

    This is Minneapolis's top-gun theater troupe, with a jumbo facility to prove it. Unsold 'rush' tickets go on sale 30 minutes before showtime for $15 to …

  • Bunker's Music Bar & Grill

    Minneapolis

    This popular North Loop dive bar offers live music most nights, with Tuesdays reserved for reggae acts. Other nights of the week bring everything from…

  • Commonweal Theatre

    Minnesota

    The troupe at this highly regarded regional theater typically performs five plays per season, with works drawn from a mix of contemporary and historical…

  • US Bank Stadium

    Minneapolis

    The National Football League's Minnesota Vikings play at this spiffy, glass-walled indoor arena on Sundays from September through December. See the…

  • Allianz Field

    Minnesota

    The gleaming home field of Minnesota United FC of the North American Soccer League opened its doors in 2019. See the website for a current schedule. Buy…

  • Ziggy's Street Food Cocktails & Music

    Minnesota

    A lively Main St bar with some cool food-truck eats, plenty of craft beer on tap and live music most weeks from Thursday to Sunday. Shows normally start…

  • Target Field

    Minneapolis

    This downtown stadium is home field for Major League Baseball's Minnesota Twins. The season runs from April through October (that is, if the Twins play…

  • Target Center

    Minneapolis

    The National Basketball Association's Minnesota Timberwolves play from October to April at the Target Center, which is fresh off a $140 million renovation…

  • Icehouse

    Minneapolis

    A gorgeous, great-sounding venue for jazz, folk and progressive hip-hop acts. Oh, and swank cocktails, too. Check the website for upcoming events, and…

  • Orchestra Hall

    Minneapolis

    Superb acoustics for concerts by the acclaimed Minnesota Orchestra. Check the website for an event calendar; buy tickets online or at the venue box office…

  • Fitzgerald Theater

    Minnesota

    This atmospheric theater hosts big-name musicians, comedians and authors in association with Minnesota Public Radio. See the website for a list of events…

  • Children's Theatre Company

    Minneapolis

    This local troupe is so good it won a Tony award for 'outstanding regional theater.' The production values are first-rate. Buy tickets online or at the…

  • Xcel Energy Center

    Minnesota

    Home ice for the Minnesota Wild professional ice-hockey team. In the off season, Xcel also hosts the occasional mega concert. Buy tickets at the box…

  • Brave New Workshop Theatre

    Minneapolis

    An established venue for musical comedy, revue, improv and satire. See the website for a current program. Buy tickets online or at the theater box office.

  • Ordway Center for Performing Arts

    Minnesota

    Chamber music and the Minnesota Opera fill the hall here. Check the website for upcoming events; buy tickets online or at the box office.

  • Lee's Liquor Lounge

    Minneapolis

    Rockabilly and country-tinged alt bands twang here. Check the website for an event calendar and ticket info.

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