First Avenue, Minneapolis — Concerts & Setlists
Explore 86 concerts at First Avenue in Minneapolis, United States.
About First Avenue
First Avenue is a live music venue in Minneapolis. Gigvault tracks every show that has happened here — setlists, attended bands and the fans who were there. Browse the venue's full concert history, see who recently played and find friends who were at the same show.
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First Avenue on record
Gigvault documents 86 concerts at First Avenue, spanning 1987 to 2026. The busiest year on record is 2026, with 32 shows. 83 different acts have played here, and Friday Pilots Club has come back most often (2 times).
First Avenue — Venue information
Step into the pulsating heart of Minneapolis's music scene at First Avenue, a legendary institution etched into the city's soul. Beyond its iconic black star facade, a raw, democratic energy permeates the Mainroom and adjoining 7th St Entry, fostering intimate encounters with both nascent talents and global headliners. Expect a sonic kaleidoscope, from the blistering riffs of indie rock and punk to the deep grooves of hip-hop, electronic, and soul, all delivered with an unvarnished authenticity. This isn't just a concert hall; it's a rite of passage, a collective sweat-drenched pilgrimage where every chord reverberates with generations of musical history. First Avenue is undeniably the foundational stage, the beating cultural pulse defining live sound in the Twin Cities.
Recent bands at First Avenue
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Concerts at First Avenue by month
When First Avenue was busiest, and who was on stage.
- August 2026 — 3 concerts: Umphrey’s McGee, Eagles of Death Metal, American Football
- July 2026 — 2 concerts: Audrey Hobert, The Bouncing Souls
- May 2026 — 8 concerts: The Black Angels, Kreator, Donovan Woods, Built to Spill, Nevertel, Wage War
- April 2026 — 7 concerts: Ty Segall, Nettspend, Carpenter Brut, Friday Pilots Club, The Maine, King Parrot
- March 2026 — 4 concerts: Tophouse, Jesse Welles, dodie
- February 2026 — 6 concerts: she’s green, Cat Power, papa mbye, The Elovaters, Lord of the Lost, Wednesday 13
- November 2025 — 7 concerts: Portugal. The Man, Minus the Bear, Into It. Over It., Khruangbin, Stephen Day, RYMAN
- October 2025 — 5 concerts: Matt Maeson, Greg Freeman, The Sword, Low Cut Connie, nate sib
- June 2025 — 5 concerts: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Artemas, Band of Skulls, Panchiko, Samia
- April 2025 — 3 concerts: Friday Pilots Club, AWOLNATION, James Bay
- January 2025 — 2 concerts: ISOxo, Joy Oladokun
- May 2024 — 2 concerts: Mr. Bungle
- February 2024 — 2 concerts: Zinadelphia, anees
- December 2019 — 2 concerts: Angels & Airwaves
- September 1987 — 2 concerts: Hüsker Dü
Concerts at First Avenue with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Peter Hook & the Light — 2026-09-01, 30 songs played
- Umphrey’s McGee — 2026-08-23, 17 songs played
- Eagles of Death Metal — 2026-08-22, 18 songs played
- American Football — 2026-08-16, 15 songs played
- Audrey Hobert — 2026-07-27, 14 songs played
- The Bouncing Souls — 2026-07-11, 7 songs played
- The Black Angels — 2026-05-29, 20 songs played
- Kreator — 2026-05-19, 20 songs played
- Donovan Woods — 2026-05-15, 6 songs played
- Built to Spill — 2026-05-14, 17 songs played
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Frequently asked questions
What concerts are coming up at First Avenue?
All upcoming shows at First Avenue in Minneapolis, United States are listed live at the top of this page – including tour dates, headliners and support acts.
Who has played at First Avenue?
The full concert history of First Avenue – from setlists to past headliners – is in the "Past Shows" section. Setlists are pulled automatically from setlist.fm and the Gigvault community.
How do I track which shows I've been to at First Avenue?
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Where do I find the setlist of my show at First Avenue?
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Is Gigvault free for First Avenue?
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