Uptown
A neighborhood in Minneapolis
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 shows52
Today · Monday, July 20 · 2 shows
🎶 Live Music at Troubadour! 🎶 Phil Berbig | Monday at 7 PM
Singer-songwriter with covers and originals
No cover
Wednesday, July 22 · 2 shows
The Cassidys
Twin Cities project blending soul, R&B, pop, rock, and jazz influences centered on groove and vocal harmony
No cover
Thursday, July 23 · 3 shows
Snapz Live Band Open Mic
No cover
Body Heat! Live Band Burlesque Funk Show
Live funk band with horns, drums, and bass. Pride celebration with burlesque performers.
No cover
Friday, July 24 · 3 shows
Copy of GRRR (Girls Rock and Roll Retreat Show Case 2026)
20th year of Girls Rock n Roll Retreat showcase
No cover
Mill City Hot Club
American hot jazz from the 1930s and 40s with a French twist, Django Reinhardt style
No cover
Saturday, July 25 · 3 shows
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac – Lobby Dining Available
Candlelight concert with live, multi-sensory musical experience
$46.00 - $78.50
Candlelight: Tribute to Trent Reznor Lobby Dining Avialable
Candlelight concert with live, multi-sensory musical experience
$50.00 - $85.00
Thursday, July 30 · 1 show
Snapz Live Band Open Mic
No cover
Friday, July 31 · 2 shows
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele w/Uptown Lobby Dining.
Candlelight concert with dining available before and after
$47.50 - $76.50
Saturday, August 1 · 1 show
R&B Fest Minneapolis
Soul / R&B / Funk
Sunday, August 2 · 1 show
BABYCHIEFDOIT PRESENTS: THE RAMBO TOUR
Scam rap · Drill · Rap
Friday, August 7 · 2 shows
Rainforest RAVE
Tickets
DJ Pauly D - 18+
House · Jersey shore · All
Saturday, August 8 · 1 show
MI CASA House & Techno All Night Long
House · South africa · Soulful house
Friday, August 14 · 2 shows
The Carnival of Love and Blues
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The Johnny Sincerely Orchestra returns with Gentlemans Anti-Temperance League
$20.06 - $119.78
That's So Fetch 💋
Tickets
Saturday, August 15 · 1 show
Sunday, August 16 · 1 show
Candlelight: 90s Unplugged- Lobby Dining available.
Candlelight concert with live, multi-sensory musical experience
$45.50 - $71.00
Tuesday, August 25 · 2 shows
Todd Rundgren: DAMNED IF I DO TOUR
Classic rock · Progressive rock · Rock
Friday, August 28 · 1 show
Sunday, August 30 · 2 shows
Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Adele w/Uptown Lobby Dining.
Candlelight concerts with dining available before and after the show
$51.00 - $72.00
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac – Lobby Dining Available
Candlelight concert with live, multi-sensory musical experience
$51.00 - $72.00
Wednesday, September 2 · 1 show
Wolves of Glendale
Lyrical · Comedy
Saturday, September 12 · 3 shows
Elefante (21+)
Rock en Espanol · Latin · Latin Rock
Candlelight: Tribute to Tool- Lobby dining available pre-show
Candlelit acoustic tribute to Tool
$68.00 - $78.50
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
Sunday, September 20 · 1 show
POiSON GiRL FRiEND
Dream pop · Trip-hop · Synthpop
Wednesday, September 23 · 1 show
The Tear Garden (The Legendary Pink Dots & cEvin Key)
Experimental · Industrial · Psychedelic
Saturday, September 26 · 1 show
Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers: Indigo Park Tour
Piano · Rock · Groove
Tuesday, September 29 · 1 show
Sunday, October 4 · 1 show
Tuesday, October 6 · 1 show
Pertinence
Groove · Indie · Pop rap
Sunday, October 11 · 1 show
Friday, October 16 · 1 show
Skillet: Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour
Alternative rock · Christian rock · Rock
Friday, October 23 · 1 show
Friday, October 30 · 1 show
The Airborne Toxic Event: The Way Home 20 Year Anniversary Tour
Indie rock · Indie · Rock
Sunday, November 1 · 1 show
Wednesday, November 11 · 1 show
Dev Lemons - Eat the Pavement Tour
Indie pop · Experimental · Rnb
Thursday, November 12 · 1 show
Sunday, November 15 · 1 show
Token - I'm Leaving Soon Tour
Rap · Hip-Hop · Hip hop
