Music Venue

68 photos · 2016–2026

68 photographs tagged Music Venue, 2016–2026.

Green Room Uptown Block Party — Uptown Block Party outside the Green Room on Girard in Minneapolis with London DJ Nimino.

Sonorous DJs at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis 2026 — Sonorous at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis last night with a 360 stage.

Sonorous at the Green Room in Minneapolis — Sonorous at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis last night with a 360 stage.

Sonorous, Green Room, Uptown Minneapolis June 27, 2026 — Sonorous at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis last night with a 360 stage.

Sonorous at the Green Room, Uptown Minneapolis June 27, 2026 — Sonorous at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis last night with a 360 stage.

FOKU and Scarlet Red Vodka wrapped car in Minneapolis — As if the FUKU stickers plastered all over the city wasn't enough, now this... Apparently FUKU energy drink and Scarlet Red Vodka are local brands? Don't know anything about it other than I see the stickers all over the place. Minneapolis June 2026

Prince Celebration and First Avenue, Minneapolis — Signage for the 2026 Prince Celebration in Downtown Minneapolis outside First Avenue concert venue.

Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, May 2026 — Green Room on Girard and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis. Pictured in May 2026.

Fans stand in line at First Avenue in Summer of 2026 in Minneapolis — Fans stand in line for a show at First Avenue in Downtown Minneapolis on April 16, 2026, the same venue hosted Bruce Springsteen in late January.

DJ Eddie Adams performs at the Green Room in Minneapolis under purple and green laser lights. — DJ Eddie Adams at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis on March 7, 2026.

Tom Morello and Bruce Springsteen on guitars at Minnesota benefit show — Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello performed at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in response to immigration policies, specifically targeting the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. First Avenue is a historic music venue in Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts and cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Merchandise for a "Defend Minnesota" event, including shirts and a hoodie, is displayed for sale at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — Merchandise at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, held to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city, featured a lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly.

Bruce Springsteen performs with band members at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance. — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside musicians Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert's purpose was to protest against ICE and immigration policies, reflecting a broader movement for immigrant rights.

Bruce Springsteen performs with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as a special guest for the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, featured artists such as Tom Morello, members of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in response to issues surrounding ICE and immigration policies in Minnesota.

Bruce Springsteen performs with guitarist Tom Morello at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — Musicians Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was announced on Wednesday and featured Springsteen as a special guest. The event included performances by Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly, and was organized in response to actions by ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs with an orange acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The concert, titled "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!", was announced on Wednesday and featured a lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, and Ike Reilly. The event aimed to protest against ICE and immigration policies.

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs with acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was announced on Wednesday and featured a lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, and Ike Reilly. The event was organized in protest against ICE and immigration policies.

Guitarist Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance. — Guitarist Al Di Meola performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The venue hosted a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" on Wednesday, which also featured Tom Morello, part of Rise Against, and Ike Reilly. The concert was announced in response to immigration policies and ICE activities.

Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform together with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert's purpose was to protest "Operation Metro Surge.”

Bruce Springsteen performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a solidarity concert. — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, which also featured Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly, was announced on Wednesday. Springsteen performed "Streets of Minneapolis" during the show, which was organized in response to ICE operations in the city. The concert aimed to express solidarity with immigrant communities facing increased scrutiny and enforcement.

Bruce Springsteen performs with electric guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a benefit concert. — Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was announced on Wednesday and featured Springsteen as a special guest. The event also included performances by Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and was part of a broader effort related to ICE and immigration issues in Minnesota.

Bruce Springsteen performs with acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as a special guest for the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!". The event, announced on Wednesday, also featured Tom Morello, members of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was held in support of immigration rights and in opposition to ICE operations in Minnesota.

Tom Morello performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a protest against immigration policies. — Tom Morello performs with Bruce Springsteen at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest immigration policies. The event featured Springsteen as a special guest, alongside musicians like Tom Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly.

Tom Morello performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a protest concert. — Tom Morello performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, held to protest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in the city, featured a lineup including Bruce Springsteen, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly.

Bruce Springsteen sings Streets of Minneapolis in Minneapolis — Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was announced on Wednesday and featured Springsteen as a special guest. The event also included performances by Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and was part of a broader effort related to ICE and immigration issues in Minnesota.

Attendee at a Minneapolis concert wears a hat with "FUCK ICE" displayed, during protests against ICE. — A concert held at First Avenue in Minneapolis featured Bruce Springsteen as a special guest, alongside musicians Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The event, announced as a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!", took place amidst protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The hat worn by an attendee displays the message "FUCK ICE".

Crowd at First Avenue during Defend Minnesota — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis as part of a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" The event, announced on Wednesday, featured special guests including Tom Morello, members of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in response to immigration policies and the presence of ICE in Minnesota.

Ike Reilly and Bruce Springsteen in Minneapolis, 2026 — Musicians Ike Reilly and Bruce Springsteen perform at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Springsteen as a special guest alongside artists including Tom Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts since its opening in 1970.

Bruce Springsteen in Minneapolis at Defend Minnesota Benefit — Bruce Springsteen performed at First Avenue in Minneapolis on November 16, 2018, during a "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" The event featured a lineup including Tom Morello, Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and policies. First Avenue, a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, has been a significant site for live music and cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Tom Morello at Defend Minnesota Benefit Concert — Tom Morello performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, held on Wednesday, featured a special appearance by Bruce Springsteen and also included musicians Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized to protest policies related to Immigration and the actions of ICE.

Zach Blair Rise Against at Defend Minnesota show — Zach Blair performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured special guests including Tom Morello, part of Rise Against, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized in protest against ICE and immigration policies. First Avenue, a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, has hosted countless notable performances since its opening in 1970.

Al Di Meola at Defend MN Benefit Show — Guitarist Al Di Meola performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" held at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured a lineup including Tom Morello, members of Rise Against, and Ike Reilly, with Bruce Springsteen making a special guest appearance. The concert was organized to protest policies related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Ike Reilly performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert protesting immigration policies. — Ike Reilly performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest immigration policies. The event featured Bruce Springsteen as a special guest, alongside musicians Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts and cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Tim McIlrath performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during the Defend Minnesota benefit concert. — Tim McIlrath, lead singer of the band Rise Against, performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest immigration policies. The event featured special guests including Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and was announced on Wednesday. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts and cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Tim McIlrath, lead singer of Rise Against, performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis. — Tim McIlrath, lead singer of Rise Against, performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest immigration policies. The event featured other musicians including Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and special guest Tom Morello. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts since its opening in 1970.

Ike Reilly performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during a concert of solidarity and resistance. — Ike Reilly performs at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" was held to protest against ICE and immigration policies. The event featured Bruce Springsteen, Tom Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. First Avenue is a historic music venue in downtown Minneapolis, known for hosting a wide range of musical acts and significant cultural events since its opening in 1970.

Musician Tom Morello wears sunglasses and a red-brimmed cap against a blue background. — Musician Tom Morello performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured a special guest appearance by Bruce Springsteen, who performed "Streets of Minneapolis." The concert also included performances by Al Di Meola and Ike Reilly, and was organized in response to immigration policies.

Tom Morello performs with an acoustic guitar at First Avenue in Minneapolis during the Defend Minnesota benefit concert. — Tom Morello performs at the "Concert of solidarity & resistance to defend MN!" at First Avenue in Minneapolis. The event, announced on Wednesday, featured Bruce Springsteen as a special guest alongside Morello, Al Di Meola, and Ike Reilly. The concert was organized to protest policies related to ICE and immigration.

A sign reading "We Love Our Somali Neighbors" is displayed at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. — "We love our Somali neighbors" at The Cedar. The sign comes as the federal government prepares to increase immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.

Crowd at a Sexy Nerds dance party inside The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, under disco lights — A "Sexy Nerds" dance party is underway at The Green Room, a music venue and nightclub in Uptown Minneapolis.

People dance at The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis during a Sexy Nerds club night. — Sexy Nerds dance party in Uptown Minneapolis at The Green Room on Girard.

Attendees play a Sailor Moon arcade game at The Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis. — Club goers play a retro video game inside the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025 during a "Sexy Nerds" event.

Attendees play video games at Sexy Nerds in Uptown Minneapolis. — Video gaming at the Sexy Nerds event at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

Closed bike lanes in Minneapolis — A Minneapolis police squad car occupies the bike lane on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night, its emergency lights activated.

Green Room neon sign in Minneapolis — The Green Room sign at Girard and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis in September 2025.

DJ performs under laser lights at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis, with a crowd below. — A DJ at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis on August 23, 2025.

A neon sign at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis advertises a New Band Night music event starting at 7 p.m. — New Band Night sign at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis advertises a 7 p.m. music event.

DJ Mushroom Cloud performs at Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis beneath purple lights and laser beams. — DJ Mushroom Cloud performs a set at the Green Room, a prominent music venue and nightclub situated in Uptown Minneapolis.

Concertgoers queue outside the Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis amid street construction barriers. — A line at the Uptown Theater as heavy road construction on Hennepin Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis continues.

The Green Room live music venue glows with neon signage on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — The Green Room, a prominent live music venue, is situated on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

Fans queue outside The Depot Tavern on 7th Street in Minneapolis before a performance by The Snuts. — Fans gather outside the 7th St Entry in downtown Minneapolis on March 10, 2024, awaiting a performance by The Snuts.

Say Their Names Cemetery with Minnesota Orchestra — On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, members of the Minnesota Orchestra performed "Brea(d)th" at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The performance took place at the "Say Their Names Cemetery," an area marked by numerous white stones representing lives lost to racial violence. This gathering honored Floyd's memory and acknowledged the ongoing impact of racial injustice. The square has become a significant public space for remembrance and activism since Floyd's death in 2020.

Minnesota Orchestra at Say Their Names Cemetery — On the third anniversary of George Floyd's murder, members of the Minnesota Orchestra performed "Brea(d)th" at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis. The square, also known as the Say Their Names Cemetery, has been a site of remembrance and activism since Floyd's death in 2020.

Orchestra performing at George Floyd Square — Members of the Minnesota Orchestra performed "Brea(d)th" at George Floyd Square, also known as Say Their Names Cemetery, on the three-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder. The performance took place on Thursday evening, drawing a crowd of onlookers. Say Their Names Cemetery is a memorial established at the site where George Floyd was killed, serving as a space for remembrance and community gathering.

Orchestra plays to a crowd at George Floyd Memorial — Members of the Minnesota Orchestra perform "Brea(d)th" at George Floyd Square, also known as the Say Their Names Cemetery, on the three-year anniversary of George Floyd's murder.

Uptown theater with half the lights lit up in Minneapolis — The Uptown Theater on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis is undergoing renovation. Originally opened in 1929, the venue has been a significant cultural landmark in the Uptown neighborhood. Following its extensive refurbishment, it is slated to reopen as one of the city's largest music venues.

Neon sign for Green Room music venue advertising live music, food, and drink in Uptown Minneapolis. — The Green Room, a new music venue located in Uptown Minneapolis, offers live music, food, and drinks.

Green Room music venue illuminated at night on a corner in Uptown Minneapolis. — The Green Room, a live music, food, and drink venue, opened in January 2023 in Uptown Minneapolis. Located at the corner of Lagoon Avenue and Girard Avenue, it occupies the space formerly held by The Pourhouse.

Green Room neon sign illuminates the nightclub's storefront in Uptown Minneapolis, advertising live music, food, and drink. — The sign at the Green Room in Uptown Minneapolis. The Green Room is a popular staple of the area that has consistent live music.

Cedar Cultural Center marquee in Minneapolis advertising John Moreland concert. — The Cedar Cultural Center, established in 1989, is a prominent music and dance venue located in Minneapolis's Cedar Riverside neighborhood. It serves as a vital cultural hub, presenting a wide array of performances and events for all ages. The marquee prominently advertises upcoming concerts, including a performance by John Moreland, underscoring the center's role in showcasing contemporary artists. The Cedar Cultural Center significantly contributes to the diverse cultural fabric of the Cedar Riverside area, a neighborhood known for its rich history and multicultural community.

Red star with "George Floyd" painted on First Avenue concert venue exterior wall in downtown Minneapolis. — The George Floyd memorial star is painted on the exterior wall of First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. Added in 2020 after Floyd’s killing, the memorial placed his name on one of Minneapolis’s most recognizable entertainment landmarks during a period of mourning and protest in the city.

Dakota Jazz Club storefront boarded with plywood on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis at night. — The Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis is boarded over with plywood on its doors and street-facing windows.

First Avenue music venue in downtown Minneapolis displays "VOTE 2020" on its marquee during COVID-19 shutdowns on April 2, 2020. — First Avenue, the nightclub at 701 First Avenue North, occupies a building that opened in 1937 as a Greyhound bus depot before its conversion to a music venue in 1970. Its Mainroom has hosted acts from Prince—who filmed key s of "Purple Rain" here—to touring bands across nearly every genre. The 7th Street Entry, the smaller adjoining room, opened in 1980 as a launching pad for punk and indie acts. The building's exterior stars, added over the years, each mark a musician who has performed there. On this night the marquee read "VOTE 2020" instead of a show listing, a message posted while the venue sat closed under Minnesota's statewide shutdown orders.

Jack Daniels guitar mural and neon signs illuminate Whiskey Junction nightclub on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis. — Whiskey Junction sits on Cedar Avenue in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, a stretch long associated with live music venues near the University of Minnesota's West Bank. The building's side wall carries a large hand-painted mural advertising Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, styled around an electric guitar, alongside signage for "Live at the Whiskey." Next door, The Joint Bar and The Cabooze occupy the same block, part of a cluster of music clubs that has defined this stretch of Cedar Avenue for decades.

The Joint Bar and Cabooze music venues on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis display neon signs at night during COVID-19 shutdowns in — The Cabooze sits at 917 Cedar Avenue South in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, part of Minneapolis's West Bank entertainment district. Opened in the early 1970s, it's one of the city's longest-running live music venues, having hosted acts ranging from local punk and blues bands to national touring artists. The Joint Bar operates next door in the same stretch of Cedar Avenue, part of the same cluster of nightlife businesses that has defined the West Bank for decades. In March 2020, both venues went dark under Minnesota's COVID-19 shutdown orders, and The Cabooze's marquee was changed to read "IT WILL GET BETTER."

The Cabooze music venue marquee on Cedar Avenue displays "IT WILL GET BETTER" during COVID-19 closure. — The Cabooze sits at 917 Cedar Avenue South in Minneapolis's West Bank neighborhood, a live music club operating in that location since 1970. The venue has hosted blues, rock, and jam bands for decades and remains one of the longest-running music clubs in the Twin Cities. In late March 2020, its marquee read "IT WILL GET BETTER," posted after Minnesota's stay-at-home order forced the club to shut its doors along with other music venues statewide.

Crowd of mourners gathers outside First Avenue nightclub in downtown Minneapolis on April 22, 2016, following Prince's death. — A crowd gathers outside First Avenue in downtown Minneapolis after Prince's death on April 21, 2016. First Avenue, the nightclub associated with Prince and the film Purple Rain, became a public gathering place for fans that night.

Crowds fill the street outside First Avenue music venue in downtown Minneapolis on April 21, 2016. — Thousands of mourners gathered outside First Avenue, a renowned Minneapolis music venue, on the evening of April 21, 2016, following the death of the artist Prince.

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