First Avenue
Having celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2020, First Avenue is one of the longest-running independently owned and operated clubs in the United States, as well as one of the most celebrated.
Prince made the club his regular venue, his testing ground for new material, and both the set and the setting of his movie, Purple Rain.
Notable Concerts Held At First Avenue Include:
October 4, 2025 – Garbage
May 29, 2024 – Echo & the Bunnymen
October 14, 2022 – They Might Be Giants
November 21, 2000 – Warren Zevon
March 2, 1987 – Cheap Trick
August 17, 1987– Todd Rundgren
July 23, 1986 – Art of Noise
September 25, 1985 – X
June 20,1984 – King Crimson
April 30, 1984 – Golden Earring
May 1, 1983 – INXS
October 10 1983 – Tower of Power
October 9, 1983 – Oingo Boingo
June 16, 1982 – War
November 25, 1982 – Adam Ant
March 19, 1981- Prince
November 26, 1981 – R.E.M.
September 28, 1981 – Ramones
First Avenue
701 First Avenue North
Minneapolis, 55403-1327
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