First Avenue
Warehouse District, Minneapolis
Minneapolis's most iconic music venue, where Prince recorded Purple Rain, and where the city's music scene has lived for over five decades.
Founded
1970
Capacity
1,550
Hours
Event nights;
Area
Warehouse District
About First Avenue
First Avenue is one of America's most celebrated music venues, a 1,550-capacity Minneapolis institution that has been the heartbeat of the city's music scene since 1970. Immortalised by Prince's Purple Rain concert footage, the venue's exterior is covered in stars bearing the names of artists who have performed there, creating a living wall of music history. Its commitment to local artists alongside national touring acts makes it the essential Minneapolis music experience.
History
First Avenue opened in 1970 as a Greyhound bus depot conversion and became Prince's home venue, hosting the Purple Rain concert filmed in 1983. Despite periods of financial difficulty, it has survived as an independently operated venue and remains one of America's most treasured music institutions.
You Might Also Like
Venue Info
Opening Hours
Event nights; doors typically at 7 PM
Address
701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Dress Code
Casual
