Uptown
Uptown's live-music calendar runs from intimate seated rooms to a 440-person rock hall, spanning jazz, outlaw country, and indie rock without much overlap between venues. The James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW Post 246 is the neighborhood's biggest and most unpredictable room, a 440-capacity space that has hosted Thurston Moore, Riverboat Gamblers, Supersuckers, Wayne Hancock, Drivin' N Cryin', and Dead Boys, with rowdy rock and outlaw country as its backbone alongside DJ sets and karaoke nights. Green Room, a 400-capacity, two-level venue in the old Pourhouse Uptown space on Girard Avenue, is owned and operated by musician Tanner Montague and comes with a modernized sound system and a generous stage. The room is filled with greenery, chandeliers, and murals, and books both local and national acts across 18+, 21+, and all-ages shows. Uptown Theater completed its transition from movies to live music in June 2023 and now handles larger touring acts through Live Nation at its 2900 Hennepin Ave address. Bryant Lake Bowl, a bowling alley, restaurant, bar, and 90-seat theatre in Uptown, hosts regular shows by musicians alongside theater companies, and has had several live albums recorded there, including Dan Wilson's 1998 live set, Oddjobs' 2001 recording, and Koerner, Ray & Glover's 1996 album. Barbette, the French bistro on W. Lake Street, features late-night music on Wednesday and Sunday nights starting at 10 p.m. The Brownstone Jazz Club, a newer arrival on Hennepin Avenue, focuses on jazz and R&B.
Venues12
- Barbette1600 W Lake St, Minneapolis
- Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater810 W Lake St, Minneapolis
- EME Antro Bar417 E Lake St, Minneapolis
- Granada Theater3022 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
- Green Room2923 Girard Ave S, Minneapolis
- James Ballentine "Uptown" VFW Post 2462916 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis
- Reign Event Center2901 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
- The Brownstone Jazz Club2756 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
- Troubadour Wine Bar2827 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
- Uptown Theater Minneapolis2900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis
- Volstead's Emporium Uptown711 W Lake St, Minneapolis
- Waterbury Restaurant3012 Excelsior Blvd Ste 101, Minneapolis
Upcoming shows91
Tomorrow · Friday, September 4 · 3 shows
Paul Harper
Paul Harper is a prominent Twin Cities-based saxophonist, flutist, and composer known for his extensive work in Minnesota's jazz scene. A long-time member of the Illicit Sextet, he leads the Paul Harper Quartet and has performed with various ensembles including Spirit Jazz and Roos & Harper.
No cover
Saturday, September 5 · 3 shows
Paul Hecht Trio
Showtime: 8:30 *Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance* An initially self-taught pianist, Hecht fell in love with jazz in high school and pursued traditional music education in college in Amherst, Massachusetts, studying with, notably, Yusef Lateef (even as Lateef famously scorne
No cover
Sunday, September 6 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 8 · 1 show
Wednesday, September 9 · 2 shows
Zacc Harris
with ,
Jazz guitarist leading trio with original compositions and American classics
Doors 7:00pm
No cover
Thursday, September 10 · 1 show
Snapz Live Band Open Mic
No cover
Friday, September 11 · 3 shows
CLUB K-POP (K-POP Hits & K-EDM All Night Long!)
Pop · Electronic
Parisota Hot Club
Free admission, reservations recommended *Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show* Parisota Trio is the alternate, electric version of the Parisota Hot Club featuring founding member, bandleader and guitarist Robb Henry. Long time compadre Matt Senjem rounds out the trio on string b
No cover
Saturday, September 12 · 6 shows
Elefante (21+)
Rock en espanol · Latin rock · Rock en español
Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer Lobby Dining available
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations
$56.50 - $89.00
Candlelight: Tribute to Tool- Lobby dining available pre-show
Candlelit acoustic tribute to Tool
$68.00 - $78.50
Nimino - Keep Me Awake Tour UPTOWN BLOCK PARTY
Electronic · Dance · Deep house
Park Evans (Fire Bell)
Showtime: 8:30 *Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance* Fire Bell is a collaborative modern jazz trio from the Minneapolis/Saint Paul scene featuring guitarist Park Evans, bassist Graydon Peterson, and veteran drummer Jay Epstein. Originally from Ithaca, New York, Evans studied c
No cover
Sunday, September 13 · 1 show
Sons of Legion - Soul to Søl World Tour 2026
Folk · Rock · Blues
Tuesday, September 15 · 2 shows
The FIXX, Colin Blunstone (The voice of the Zombies), and Peter Asher
New wave · 80s · Rock
Thursday, September 17 · 1 show
Snapz Live Band Open Mic
No cover
Friday, September 18 · 4 shows
FERAL DANCE [SEPT]
$11 – $15
Katia Cardenas
Showtime: 8:30 *Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance* A luminous, multi-genre vocalist, and international touring artist based in St. Paul, MN, Katia Cardenas inspires audiences with her smooth, powerful voice and infectious, uplifting energy. Recognized for her impeccable rang
No cover
Saturday, September 19 · 6 shows
Uptown Vibes: LynLake LinkUp
Doors 11:00am
Sonic Equinox: The Bass Alignment
Doors 8:00pm
Chris Graham
Showtime: 8:30 *Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance* Guitarist Chris Graham brings an intimate guitar trio to Jazz Central Studios featuring bassist Calvin Caron and drummer Adam Nussbaum. This group will deliver an evening of creativity, interplay and groove - rooted firmly i
No cover
Sunday, September 20 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 22 · 1 show
Wednesday, September 23 · 1 show
The Tear Garden (The Legendary Pink Dots & cEvin Key)
Experimental · Industrial · Psychedelic
Thursday, September 24 · 3 shows
Snapz Live Band Open Mic
No cover
Body Heat! Live Band Burlesque Funk Show
Bessie Snow and Volstead's presents an evening of Funk & Brazen Tease for one clandestine evening. BODY HEAT sets the stage ablaze with scandalous rhythm and dazzling display. A live band of first-rate players will stir the room with funky grooves — horns wailing, drums, bass bumping! Burlesque perf
No cover
Friday, September 25 · 5 shows
Candlelight: 90's Hip-Hop on Strings. Uptown Lobby Dining available.
Hip-Hop on Strings tribute under candlelight
$65.00 - $85.00
Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Candlelight concert tribute to Michael Jackson
$52.00 - $85.50
Daft Disko [a french house & disco party]
Electronic · Soul / R&B / Funk
Mill City Hot Club
Showtime: 8:30 *Dinner and drinks are available throughout the performance* "Mill City Hot Club plays the music of Django Reinhard and more. American hot jazz from the 1930s and 40s with a French twist. Joyful, upbeat and danceable, their music will definitly make you smile. The cast of musicians is
No cover
Saturday, September 26 · 3 shows
Copy of Candlelight: 90s Unplugged- Lobby Dining available.
Live, multi-sensory musical experience with candlelight
$51.00 - $72.00
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour
Piano · Groove · Southern rock
Leslie Vincent
Free admission, reservations recommended *Dinner and drinks available for purchase during the show* A prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist, Leslie Vincent's lyrical creativity, rich alto tone, and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Alongside her 5-piece b
No cover
Sunday, September 27 · 1 show
Tuesday, September 29 · 1 show
Wednesday, September 30 · 1 show
Jackson Marshall
Indie · Bedroom pop
Friday, October 2 · 1 show
Sunday, October 4 · 1 show
Tuesday, October 6 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 7 · 1 show
Red Pk
with ,
Friday, October 9 · 1 show
Saturday, October 10 · 2 shows
Juanito Pascual Trio- A Flamenco Celebration of Jimi Hendrix
Flamenco twist on Jimi Hendrix classics with Zorongo Flamenco dancers
$36.68 - $281.16
Sunday, October 11 · 1 show
Juanito Pascual Trio- A Flamenco Celebration of Jimi Hendrix
Flamenco twist on Jimi Hendrix classics with Zorongo Flamenco dancers
$36.68 - $281.16
Tuesday, October 13 · 1 show
Wednesday, October 14 · 1 show
Friday, October 16 · 5 shows
Candlelight: Tribute to Phoebe Bridgers
Candlelit concert featuring the music of Phoebe Bridgers
$54.00 - $78.00
Saturday, October 17 · 2 shows
Sunday, October 18 · 1 show
Albert Cummings - 21+
Blues rock · Classic blues · Guitar
Thursday, October 22 · 1 show
Friday, October 23 · 1 show
Saturday, October 24 · 1 show
Friday, October 30 · 1 show
Mi Casa Presents HAUNTED DISCO
Soul / R&B / Funk
Saturday, October 31 · 1 show
TEN: US SHOWCASE TOUR
Pop · K-pop
Sunday, November 1 · 1 show
Friday, November 6 · 1 show
Wednesday, November 11 · 1 show
Thursday, November 12 · 1 show
Friday, November 13 · 1 show
Saturday, November 14 · 2 shows
Sunday, November 15 · 1 show
Friday, November 20 · 1 show
FERAL DANCE [NOV]
$11 – $15
Saturday, November 21 · 1 show
Shaun Cassidy - UNWRAPPED: Songs & Stories For The Holidays
Pop · 70s · Easy listening
Tuesday, November 24 · 1 show
Friday, December 4 · 1 show
Saturday, December 12 · 1 show
Friday, December 18 · 1 show
Saturday, December 19 · 1 show
Tuesday, February 23 · 1 show
Thursday, May 27 · 1 show
The Airborne Toxic Event: The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour
Indie rock · Indie pop









