Live Music Venues for Your Saint Paul Bucket List
Minnesota’s vibrant music scene always surprises visitors, but you won’t be so shocked after you visit these awesome live music clubs.
While the Xcel Energy Center is the largest and best-known space for concerts, these smaller spaces are great for grabbing a bite, a drink and a show.
Palace Theatre
The Palace Theatre is the mack daddy of iconic Saint Paul concert venues. Reopened in 2017 after sitting idle for 40 years, the freshly renovated theatre has quickly become a favorite spot for national artists and music fans alike.
Turf Club
One of the most intimate music clubs in Saint Paul is the Turf Club, a staple to the music scene on University Avenue. This club is known for pulling in talent before they hit it big, but that doesn't stop big names from stopping in every once and awhile.
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
Grab some Dutch frites and settle in for an act at Amsterdam Bar and Hall. If you like the 331Club in Northeast Minneapolis, you’ll fit in just fine here. Amsterdam regularly hosts live music, album releases, podcast tapings, drinking spelling bees and more.
Minnesota Music Cafe
If you’re near Payne Avenue, stop by the Minnesota Music Cafe. It’s known for some of the best live music in town, but don’t expect anything glamorous—it’s all about the stage, the sound and the dance floor. If the mismatched tables are going to bother you, then you aren’t here for the right reasons.
The Blues Saloon
Formerly Wilebski's Blues Saloon, the legendary Blues Saloon is the place to be on Tuesday nights with weekly "Greatest Jam on Earth" session from 7-11 p.m.
Ginko Coffeehouse
If you love quirky coffeehouses and live music, then check into who’s playing at Gingko Coffeehouse, located off of University and Snelling. In addition to concerts, there’s often family storytelling, art hours and other creative events.
Papa Legba Lounge
Head to Cesar Chavez Street to sit back, relax and unwind at this cozy, yet elegant musical lounge. Inspired by music's greats such as Minneapolis' own Prince, as well as others like Arthea Franklin, James Brown and Etta James; this venue is the place for anything from smooth jazz to soul.
ROK Music Lounge + Bar
Enjoy nightly live music performances, craft cocktails and late-night bar service in an eclectic setting at the Schmidt Rathskeller on West 7th Street.
Of course, there’s plenty of live music venues around the city that we haven’t listed. Don't forget our summer festivals like Twin Cities Jazz Fest and Lowertown Sounds and all the other concerts in Saint Paul's Music in the Parks series. We’d love to hear about your favorite capital city venue on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using the hashtag #MYSAINTPAUL.
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Amsterdam Bar and Hall
6 West 6th St Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 (612) 285-3112 Downtown Website >
Xcel Energy Center
199 W Kellogg Blvd Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102 651-265-4800 -Office Downtown Website >
Palace Theatre
17 7th Place West St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 Downtown Website >
Ginkgo Coffeehouse
721 N Snelling Ave St Paul, Minnesota 55104 651 · 645 · 2647 Midway Website >