The Armory is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

1. The Armory

8.8
500 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Elliot Park · 14 tips and reviews

CharlotteCharlotte: If you’re short, get a spot in front or along the rails, otherwise you won’t see shit. BUT great venue - fast & friendly bar staff, cool even in a sold out venue in July and very cool looking space.

Damion S.Damion Smith: Amazing venue for shows.

Leilani A.Leilani Andrews: The armory is great! Love the standing room. If you go to a concert, get their early to try to stand closest to the stage. Absolutely wonderful!!!

First Avenue & 7th St Entry is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

2. First Avenue & 7th St Entry

9.2
701 1st Ave N (at 7th St.), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Warehouse District · 128 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben Miller: Catch a show from right behind the sound board. Enjoy the great view, the superb mix and easy access to the back bar.

HISTORYHISTORY: This venue was once the Greyhound bus station, and it's alleged that ghosts of travelers and homeless people who died at the bus station now haunt First Avenue.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Dance Club by City Pages in 2010. In 2010 First Ave housed the most successful dance nights in the city. Among them: Get Cryphy, Too Much Love, Ritmo Caliente, Hot Dish, Black, and more.

7th Street Entry is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

3. 7th Street Entry

8.3
701 1st Ave N (on 7th St), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Downtown West · 36 tips and reviews

Sara A.Sara A: My favorite music venue! There isn't a bad spot for a show here!

John😎 W.John😎 Wallace: Go pee in The Depot.

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Rock Club by City Pages in 2012! The intimate space is the best place to see a band before they hit it big. Tickets are pretty cheap, sight lines are perfect, & sound is typically flawless.

The Cedar Cultural Center is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

4. The Cedar Cultural Center

8.4
416 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Cedar-Riverside · 32 tips and reviews

Mike W.Mike Wrbsky: I thoroughly enjoyed the cookies and chai

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Mpls.St.Paul Magazine March 2011 editors’ pick for best place to see a concert.

Micah S.Micah Spieler: They have Surly Furious on tap... And lots of good bottled beer. And it's a non-profit

Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

5. Varsity Theater & Cafe des Artistes

8.3
1308 4th St SE (at 13th Ave SE), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Dinkytown · 67 tips and reviews

Jamie C.Jamie Cleven: The bathrooms at GORGEOUS. Staff is awesome, sight lines are fantastic, just the best venue the cities have to offer.

Leigh B.Leigh Black: Best music venue in the Twin Cities! And it also has the sexiest bathroom grotto ever.

Kara K.Kara Koskinen: Holy cow their new bathroom is amazing.

Cambria Gallery on 7th is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

6. Cambria Gallery on 7th

625 2nd Ave S (S 7th Street & S 2nd Avenue), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Downtown West · 2 tips and reviews

Kellie H.Kellie Hill: A great space to see full sized slabs of Cambria! This space is also great to bring in other samples for your project and look at their 100+ design options! Great location too!

TRICIA l.TRICIA l: Sit at the bar, killer countertops!

LIVE LETTERS is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

7. LIVE LETTERS

Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Whittier · No tips or reviews
Fine Line Music Cafe is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

8. Fine Line Music Cafe

7.3
318 1st Ave N (btwn 4th & 3rd), Minneapolis, MN
Music Venue · Warehouse District · 35 tips and reviews

Timothy W.Timothy Woodman: The Veggy Flat Bread! Is OUT OF THIS WORLD

Charles E.Charles Edge: Lots of great bands come through here!

Kysa W.Kysa Williams: I am the Badass rocker waiter! Come see me sometime! Xoxo, Kysa!

Inbound BrewCo is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

9. Inbound BrewCo

8.7
701 North 5th Street, Minneapolis, MN
Brewery · North Loop · 14 tips and reviews

Lane P.Lane Pelovsky: Love this brewery! Great service and refreshing beers! Live music too.

John H.John Honsa: Twins Game and thirsty? Inbound!

Tchevy O.Tchevy Olson: Ba ris, ba wrp, fruit of the loop

Icehouse is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

10. Icehouse

8.3
2528 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
American Restaurant · Whittier · 98 tips and reviews

Lisa P.Lisa Percy: Colonel Mustard!  Drink menu was outstanding.  I loved the For His Majesty.  The Salty Caramel Macarons are to die for.  I want to go back for the 10 course meal at the chef's bar.  

Heavy TableHeavy Table: The trio of cured salmon is fresh, silky, and served with a kick-ass dill, rye, and anchovy marinade. Be sure to order the bourbon caramel sundae to top things off. Read more.

Andrea K.Andrea Kopfmann: Have a blushing belle for a late night sweet treat. Leave your lips luscious for those good night kisses.

Ritz Theater is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

11. Ritz Theater

7.8
345 13th Ave NE (btw University & 4th St NE), Minneapolis, MN
Performing Arts Venue · Sheridan · 7 tips and reviews

Paul J.Paul Jahn: Cozy with a seating capacity of 230 people.

Jana M.Jana Meckler: This venue rocks- for music, theater, etc. rough around the edges- feels a little unfinished in the actual theater, but not in the lobby.. SPCPA J-Term's Romeo and Juliet 2013.

2 GINGERS® Whiskey2 GINGERS® Whiskey: Join us on April 14th - Ritz Theater Fashion Ball: Win a Private 2 GINGERS™ Whiskey Tasting with Kieran!

The Nomad World Pub is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

12. The Nomad World Pub

7.6
501 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
Pub · Cedar-Riverside · 46 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth W: Best Hawkeyes bar in Mpls! Go Hawks! And they have an awesome beer list!

Ian K.Ian Knodel: MUST SEE: Scream Blue Murmur Monday, July 16, 2012 The MNFringe and Bedlam sensation returns to the states!

MPLScoMPLSco: Soo many beers to choose from! And Sunday night dance parties, yeah.

Target Center is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

13. Target Center

7.0
600 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
Basketball Stadium · Warehouse District · 96 tips and reviews

Gabe S.Gabe Skelly: Love the lynx make sure you get water from the lower levels as some of the upper fountains dont work

ESPNESPN: The Target Center has an actual green roof, complete w/ flowers & grass that cover 2.5 acres atop the arena. Bring your fertilizer!

HISTORYHISTORY: Home of the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and the Minnesota Fighting Pike of the Arena Football League, in addition to being a major concert venue.

Guthrie Theater is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

14. Guthrie Theater

9.2
818 S 2nd St (at Portland Ave S), Minneapolis, MN
Theater · Downtown East · 112 tips and reviews

Tiffany R.Tiffany Rupp: Two theatres. We've seen multiple plays at both but the Wurtle-thrust stage is the best. Every seat is great. Great views. Nice staff.

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Can't afford $50 Guthrie tickets? Line up right before showtime: tickets go on sale at half-price 10 minutes before each performance.

HISTORYHISTORY: The theater opened in 1963 with a production of Hamlet directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the theater's founder. It was created to host performances that were removed from the atmosphere of Broadway.

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in Minneapolis.

15. Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant

8.7
1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN
Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews

David H.David Hastings: The concerts are wonderful and the prices are really reasonable for the shows

Charles E.Charles Edge: Lots of alcohol. If that's not what you're after, keep going. Great steak though!

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Jazz Club by City Pages in 2011! The club is regarded as one of the premier jazz clubs in the world, and the sound is always first rate.