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.

Wilebski’s Blues Saloon

It might be odd for a bar to only be open on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, but that’s just the way it is at Wilebski’s Blues Saloon. Blues takes the stage on Tuesdays until close and Fridays until 10 p.m., and then old school hip-hop and R&B play until close.

Gingko 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.

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 Blues & Fun Fest, 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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