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Nightlife & Music

Nightlife

Evenings come alive in the vibrant Twin Cities and other Minnesota cities. Venues featuring music, dance, and comedy entertain audiences throughout the year. Minneapolis/St Paul is a regular stop for major touring bands and recording artists at Target Center in Minneapolis and Excel Energy Center in St Paul. Dozens of clubs such as First Avenue and the Turf Club have nightly shows featuring local and nationally touring acts in intimate settings. Around the state nightlife is found in diverse venues from Casino entertainment stages to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester to Pizza Luce in Duluth.

Nightlife & Music Travel Ideas

  • Find Your Beat on the Twin Cities Music Scene

    Over the years, Minnesota’s music marvels have played a major role in shaping popular music history with the sounds of artists such as Bob Dylan, Prince, The Replacements, Atmosphere, and more.
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  • Events Listings – Music Performances

    View a listing of music performances on the events calendar.
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