Live Music Venues in Saint Paul
Saint Paul’s live music scene stays busy year-round, with venues booking packed concert calendars and standout shows.
Check listings to see what’s playing today, what’s scheduled for the weekend, and which upcoming concerts in Saint Paul are worth planning around. Add these spots to your itinerary to catch what’s playing next in the Twin Cities!
Music Venues in Saint Paul
Amsterdam Bar and Hall
6 West 6th Street | Upcoming Shows
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.
Blues Saloon
1638 Rice Street | Upcoming Shows
Formerly Wilebski's Blues Saloon, the legendary Blues Saloon is the place to be on Tuesday nights with weekly "Greatest Jam on Earth" sessions from 7-11pm.
Ginkgo Coffeehouse
721 Snelling Ave N | Upcoming Shows
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.
MetroNOME Brewery
385 Broadway Street | Upcoming Shows
MetroNOME was founded on the belief that education, and music education in particular, is the gateway to a better, more fulfilling life. Stop in this hopping brew spot in Lowertown is host to a collection of weekly live performances from local musicians spanning a variety of genres.
Minnesota Music Cafe
501 Payne Ave | Upcoming Shows
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.
Palace Theatre
17 W 7th Pl | Upcoming Concerts
The Palace Theatre ranks among Saint Paul’s most recognizable concert venues. Reopened in 2017 after a 40-year closure, the updated space has become a go-to stage for national acts and dedicated music fans.
The Legendary Roy Wilkins Auditorium
175 West Kellogg Boulevard | Upcoming Concerts
Built in 1932, this iconic 5,000-plus-capacity venue—named after a prominent civil rights activist—has hosted the likes of The Grateful Dead, David Bowie, and Bob Dylan, to name a few. Its comfortable, retro vibe invites entertainment lovers to enjoy anything from rock and hip-hop to country and jazz.
Turf Club
1601 University Ave W | Upcoming Concerts
One of the most intimate music clubs in Saint Paul is the Turf Club, a staple of 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 in a while.
White Squirrel Bar
974 West Seventh Street | Upcoming Shows
A cozy neighborhood bar on West 7th Street that features a handful of booths, a long bar serving up seven signature cocktails, and a collection of tables that face the intimate stage for weekly live music performances from Saint Paul musicians.
Minnesota Music Month
In a 2019 proclamation, Governor Tim Walz declared April Minnesota Music Month. Minnesota Music Month recognizes the deep influence of its artists and their contributions to foster understanding of one another through music. The month is a chance to honor the creativity, culture, and history of Minnesota’s music scene.
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