Nightclub

71 photos · 2005–2026

71 photographs tagged Nightclub, 2005–2026.

Minneapolis Police officers stand outside Rumba nightclub on Lake Street during a nighttime enforcement operation. — Minneapolis police officers outside Rumba nightclub on Lake Street in June 2026.

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.

People wait to get into Rumba Nightclub in Minneapolis — A busy Saturday around Minneapolis with just gorgeous weather all day. Long lines around the Green Room, KISS and Rumba which were all open. Earlier in the night, Eden Prairie high school held their prom at the Uptown Theater. Meanwhile the Granada Theater had Goth Prom XIX.

KISS Nightclub Rooftop May 2026 — The rooftop at KISS Nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis in May 2026.

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.

KISS Nightclub Security House Rules — Sign posted on the entrance to KISS Nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis. KISS SECURITY HOUSE RULES * NO GUNS OR ANY WEAPONS ALLOWED * ALL HOODIES & JACKETS MUST COME OFF * EMPTY ALL POCKETS * REMOVE ALL HATS, WATCHES, BELTS, WAIST CHAINS * ALL BAGS WILL BE CHECKED * NO SKI MASKS ALLOWED TO BE WORN IN CLUB MUST COMPLY OR YOU WONT BE ALLOWED IN!

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.

Daisys Bar and Nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis at dusk — Daisys Bar at the corner of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon in Uptown Minneapolis as the sun sets. This bar, which is only open a few hours a week, takes the place of previous longtime cowboy bar Cowboy Slims.

KISS Lounge and Nightclub on S Girard Ave in Minneapolis at dusk. — KISS Lounge and Nightclub on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis as the sun sets. The nightclubs, which are only open a few hours a week, have arguable contributed to the emptiness of the area in recent years.

Cowboy Jack's bar and restaurant on North 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis at night with rooftop crowd and illuminated — Cowboy Jack's, a multi-story bar and restaurant, is located on North 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis. Known for its cowboy theme and sports bar atmosphere.

Metro Transit light rail train on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis at night with brick buildings and storefronts. — A Metro Transit light rail train travels along N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis, a corridor known for its entertainment venues.

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.

SS Security private security guard in Minneapolis — A security guard with a "SS Security" patch stands outside Rumba Nightclub at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis on June 22, 2025.

Dancing at Last Call Bar in Downtown Minneapolis — Patrons socialize and dance inside the Last Call bar, located on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis.

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.

DJ Emberz performs at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis as the crowd cheers. — DJ Emberz performs a daytime set at the Moxy Hotel in Uptown Minneapolis.

Last Call Party Bar interior in downtown Minneapolis, with tables, signs, and stacked wooden props. — Inside the Last Call Party Bar in downtown Minneapolis.

Cortez Landscaping-branded Tesla Cybertruck parked on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis at night. — A Tesla Cybertruck wrapped for Cortez Landscaping sits parked on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis, near the Rumba nightclub.

Daisy's Bar in Minneapolis August 2024 — The patio of Daisy's Bar, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, is shown in August 2024. This establishment is situated at the prominent intersection of Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue.

Pedestrians gather outside the Gay 90's nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — Clubers outside the Gay 90s nightclub in Downtown Minneapolis in July 2024.

Interior of Daisy's Uptown Bar in Minneapolis showing patrons, illuminated chandeliers, and bar counter with security measures in place. — Metal detectors and security at the entrance to Daisy's bar in Uptown Minneapolis.

Crowd of people gathered on an illuminated rooftop at Uptown Ties nightclub in Minneapolis. — The rooftop of Uptown Ties, a nightclub on Lagoon Ave in Uptown Minneapolis.

Pedestrians gather outside Sneaky Pete's bar on a Minneapolis street at night with neon signage and a light rail station visible. — The Minneapolis Warehouse District buzzes with activity at night, as patrons gather outside Sneaky Pete's Ultimate Fun Bar + Grill.

Long line at Pourhouse nightclub in Minneapolis — A crowd gathers outside The Pourhouse nightclub on S 5th Street in Downtown Minneapolis. This gathering occurred on a busy night for the city's nightlife, following concerts by Fall Out Boy at the Target Center and Chris Stapleton at US Bank Stadium.

Pedicab outside concert club in Minneapolis — A pedicab travels along N 7th Street in downtown Minneapolis, passing the prominent First Avenue concert venue and The Depot Tavern. First Avenue, known for its star-studded facade, opened in 1970 as a music club within a building that originally functioned as a Greyhound bus depot starting in 1937.

Former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis displays a yellow patch where its Jack Daniels mural was removed. — The former Whiskey Junction bar on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis is visible at night, featuring a prominent yellow patch where its long-standing Jack Daniels mural was recently removed. This establishment, a known concert venue and nightclub in the Cedar Riverside neighborhood, ceased operations in 2017. Months later, the property was acquired by The Joint Bar, located adjacent to it.

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.

The Gay 90's nightclub entrance on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis displays signage and storefront branding. — The exterior of the Gay 90's nightclub stands on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. This establishment has operated as a prominent LGBTQ+ nightclub and entertainment venue for decades.

Minneapolis Nightclubs in October 2023 — Nightclubs and entertainment venues line Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, as seen in October 2023.

Off-duty police and pedestrians outside a nightclub on Lake Street in Minneapolis at night. — An off-duty Minneapolis Police officer stands outside Rumba Nightclub on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis in October 2023.

Gay 90's Sign on Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis — The Gay 90's has operated on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis since 1948, making it one of the longest-running nightclubs in the city. The venue occupies a building that dates to the late 19th century and has long been known for its multiple bars and dance floors under one roof.

Rumba nightclub at Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis at night with detour signs nearby — Rumba, a nightclub located at the corner of Lake Street and Girard Avenue in Minneapolis's Uptown neighborhood, is seen here at night in October 2023.

Motorcycles parked outside skyway theatre — Motorcycles and hot rodders outside the Skyway Theatre in Downtown Minneapolis.

Pedestrians walk past a Minneapolis police squad car outside the Gay 90s nightclub on Hennepin Avenue at night. — A couple walk by a Minneapolis police squad car on Hennepin Avenue outside the Gay 90s Nightclub on July 2, 2023.

A crowd of people waits in line outside the Spearmint Rhino nightclub on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis at night. — A line of patrons waits outside the Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen's Club on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis on a weekend in July 2023.

Minneapolis Police vehicles parked outside Uptown Ties Lounge & Rooftop on Lagoon Avenue at night. — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked outside Uptown Ties Lounge & Rooftop on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Police officers regularly work off-duty at this location.

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.

Minneapolis Police vehicles parked outside Fire House bar with graffiti reading "No Good Cops. No Bad Protesters." — Minneapolis Police vehicles are parked outside the Fire House bar and restaurant on Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis. Graffiti on ther fence reads "No Good Cops. No Bad Protesters."

Last Call nightclub in downtown Minneapolis with neon beer signs and a crowded interior at night. — Last Call nightclub in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, is shown operating late at night in July 2022. The venue’s street-facing windows reveal a crowded interior, multiple television screens, and beer-brand neon signs, identifying it as part of the Warehouse District nightlife corridor. The business was active more than two years after the citywide unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.

CC Club on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis at night with neon window signs. — CC Club on Lyndale Avenue in Minneapolis is shown at night with its exterior sign and neon window displays. The bar’s facade is lit by overhead fixtures, and liquor brand signs glow inside the front window.

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.

Cowboy Slim's neon sign glows red on a brick building at Hennepin and Lagoon avenues in Uptown Minneapolis. — Cowboy Slim’s Saloon stands at Hennepin Avenue and Lagoon Avenue in Uptown Minneapolis.

MAD DADs and their truck on Hennepin Ave — The MAD DADS organization operates its outreach truck on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, positioned outside the Gay 90s nightclub. Established to foster positive change and community stability, MAD DADS focuses on violence interruption, youth development, and assisting individuals re-entering society from prison. Their dedicated presence in urban areas like Hennepin Avenue underscores their mission to provide community service and support. The Gay 90s nightclub, a prominent and long-standing establishment, serves as a recognizable landmark in this vibrant Minneapolis district.

Hundreds of protesters fill Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis during a May 2020 demonstration following George Floyd's death. — Protesters march on Hennepin Avenue near the Minneapolis Police 1st Precinct in downtown Minneapolis on May 28, 2020, during demonstrations after the death of George Floyd.

Vertical red neon Augies Topless Bar sign on downtown Minneapolis street at night. — Augies Topless Bar and Nightclub operated on Hennepin Avenue in downtown Minneapolis. The establishment's vertical neon sign, with its distinctive red background and white lettering, was a recognizable fixture in the entertainment district. The Famous Brass Rail sign is visible adjacent to it on the same block.

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 "Sneaky Pete's" bar and "Dreamgirls" nightclub are visible on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis, part of the city's entertainment district. — The "Sneaky Pete's" bar and "Dreamgirls" nightclub are visible on N 5th Street in downtown Minneapolis. Sneaky Pete's, advertised as an "Ultimate Fun Bar + Grill," and Dreamgirls, a nightclub, are part of the entertainment district in this area of the city. The surrounding buildings showcase a mix of architectural styles, reflecting the development of Minneapolis over time. This block of N 5th Street has historically been a hub for nightlife and entertainment.

Coyote Pretty pop-up club in downtown Minneapolis during preparations for Super Bowl LII. — Coyote Pretty pop-up club in downtown Minneapolis was installed ahead of Super Bowl LII, played at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018. The temporary bar and dance saloon used Coyote Pretty branding during the city’s Super Bowl preparations.

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.

Imagine Nightclub entrance in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, built into a limestone cave with illuminated signage and tropical landscaping. — Imagine Nightclub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, is shown at its entrance, where visitors approach the venue along a paved walkway bordered by tropical landscaping. The nightclub is built into a natural limestone cave system, with the surface entrance leading to underground dance spaces adapted from the caverns.

Station 4 in St. Paul with a mural of Pabst Blue Ribbon cans and a skull. — Station 4 in St. Paul, Minnesota, features exterior mural art incorporating Pabst Blue Ribbon cans and a skull motif. The West Seventh nightclub has long hosted live music and other events.

Club La Vela nightclub pool deck with wooden structures and statue in Panama City Beach, Florida. — Club La Vela sat directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Panama City Beach, Florida, and for years billed itself as the largest nightclub in the United States, with a capacity of roughly 6,000 patrons across multiple dance floors and stages. The complex grew over decades from a smaller beach bar into a sprawling multi-level venue connected by wooden walkways and outdoor decks, with a swimming pool and artificial rock grotto serving as a daytime gathering spot for spring break crowds. It became a fixture of MTV's spring break broadcasts through the 1990s and 2000s. Hurricane Michael struck the Panama City Beach area in October 2018, and the damage the club sustained led to its permanent closure.

Club La Vela nightclub with MTV Tower sign and beachfront structures in Panama City Beach, Florida. — Club La Vela sits on the Gulf-front strip of Panama City Beach and was long promoted as the largest nightclub in the United States, with a capacity reported at more than 6,000 people. The club built its national profile during the 1990s and 2000s as a hub for MTV's spring break broadcasts, which is why the building carries an MTV Tower sign alongside its own name. Attached retail space, including the Beach-Clubwear storefront, has operated alongside the club to serve the same seasonal beach crowd. Club La Vela remains part of the Panama City Beach entertainment district that has anchored the area's spring break economy for decades.

Club La Vela billboard advertising the largest nightclub in the USA in Panama City Beach, Florida. — Club La Vela's roadside billboard advertises itself as "The Largest Nightclub in the USA," a claim the venue has used in its marketing for years along Panama City Beach's Gulf Coast strip. The club, located on Beach Front Road, has long drawn crowds during spring break and is known for hosting multiple stages, dance floors, and pools across its property. Its capacity has been cited at several thousand patrons, making it one of the largest single nightclub venues in the country.

Body Shop strip club interior in Green Bay with bar seating and a small stage. — The Body Shop strip club interior in Green Bay, Wisconsin, includes a bar, customer seating, and a small performance stage. Mirrored wall panels, dancer poles, wall-mounted televisions, and colored neon fixtures are part of the nightclub layout.

Interior of the Body Shop strip club in Green Bay, Wisconsin, featuring a bar, stage, and neon beer signs. — The interior of the Body Shop, a strip club located in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The establishment featured a prominent bar area, seating, and a central stage with a pole for performances. Neon signs advertising beer brands like Miller Lite and Heineken are visible, typical of such venues. The club has since been demolished, marking the end of an era for this particular entertainment establishment in Green Bay.

Myth Nightclub entrance in Maplewood, Minnesota, with blue neon lighting and people outside at night. — Myth Nightclub in Maplewood, Minnesota, was a live music and entertainment venue that opened in 2008. Blue neon trim and a large MYTH sign identify the building’s entrance. Concertgoers are gathered near the doors, ticket area, and will-call window.

House of Blues neon sign illuminated against ornate, colorfully lit interior decor in Las Vegas. — House of Blues occupies space inside Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip. The venue's interior incorporates folk-art and outsider-art pieces collected from the American South, a design approach used across House of Blues locations since the chain's founding in the early 1990s. The Las Vegas club has hosted live music performances alongside its restaurant and bar operations since Mandalay Bay opened in 1999.

Coyote Ugly saloon in Las Vegas — The Coyote Ugly Saloon, a bar and dance hall, is a popular entertainment venue located in Las Vegas, Nevada. Known for its lively atmosphere and female bartenders who dance on the bar, the establishment has become a recognizable part of the city's nightlife. The neon signage, a common feature in Las Vegas, highlights the establishment's name and its function as a bar and dance saloon.

LAX Nightclub entrance inside the Luxor Hotel pyramid on the Las Vegas Strip, 2008. — LAX Nightclub operated inside the Luxor Las Vegas from 2007 to 2010, part of a wave of celebrity-branded nightclubs that opened on the Strip during that decade. The club was an offshoot of the original LAX in Hollywood, and its entrance featured gothic-arched doorways set against the Luxor's black-and-red color scheme. The Luxor itself opened in 1993 and is operated by MGM Resorts International. LAX closed in 2010, and its space was later converted for other entertainment use as the Luxor revised its nightlife lineup.

Studio 54 nightclub entrance at MGM Grand Las Vegas, with neon signs and illuminated facade. — Studio 54 at the MGM Grand opened in 1997, licensing the name and legacy of the original 1977 New York disco founded by Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager. The Las Vegas club occupied a multi-level space designed to evoke its namesake's Studio 54 heyday, with separate dance floors and VIP areas spread across the venue. MGM Grand marketed the club as a flagship nightlife destination during the casino resort's late-1990s and 2000s push into large-scale nightclub entertainment. The venue closed in 2012 as MGM Grand shifted its nightlife offerings to newer concepts.

Pure Nightclub illuminated storefront with Pussycat Dolls Lounge neon sign at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. — Pure Nightclub opened at Caesars Palace in 2004, built into the space once occupied by the hotel's Olympic Lounge. The club spanned roughly 40,000 square feet across multiple rooms and a rooftop terrace overlooking the Strip, with a capacity of several thousand guests. Its opening drew a wave of celebrity investors and partners, including members of the Williams and Cutler families tied to Caesars' nightlife operations at the time. The Pussycat Dolls Lounge, seen alongside it, traded on the name of the Los Angeles burlesque troupe that had expanded into a recording group by the mid-2000s, lending its branding to a smaller, cabaret-style room adjacent to the main club.

CBGB OMFUG nightclub entrance at 315 Bowery in Manhattan with illuminated storefront windows. — CBGB OMFUG at 315 Bowery in Manhattan was a longtime New York music club closely associated with punk and new wave. Opened in 1973, the venue hosted early performances by bands including the Ramones, Blondie, and Talking Heads. It closed in 2006 after a prolonged rent dispute with its landlord.

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