7th St Entry

Before your first concert at 7th St Entry, review the venue’s policies. That way, your experience will be a smooth one.

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Re-entry is permitted at most events at 7th St Entry, though it may be restricted at some shows. Smoking and vaping are prohibited at this venue.
• Payment Options: Both cash and card payments are accepted at this venue.
• Prohibited Items: At 7th St Entry, guests are prohibited from wearing or displaying text or symbols that are designed to or have the effect of harassing, demeaning, intimidating, or threatening other guests. Weapons of any kind are also prohibited. Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: While 7th St Entry requires guests to be 18 or older to enter alone, younger guests may enter when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Some events may have specific age restrictions. Check the AXS listing to learn about applicable age restrictions.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations (including bag policies), check the official 7th St Entry policy page.

Minneapolis and St. Paul are home to many other unique and popular venues in addition to 7th St Entry.

• First Avenue: Attached to the 7th St Entry, this larger space seats 1,550 guests and hosts more than 200 concerts each year. The venue was made famous by Prince’s famous film, Purple Rain.²
• Fine Line: Fine Line is a small venue in Minneapolis’ warehouse district known for hosting indie artists. Owned by the same management as the 7th St Entry, this venue holds up to 650 guests in a cozy setting with a bar, as well as an upper balcony.³
• Fitzgerald Theater: This St. Paul, Minnesota venue is also owned by First Avenue. This historic theater is the oldest in St. Paul, and was built in 1910. The venue has a capacity for 1,000 people, and hosts a variety of live productions.⁴

7th St Entry is located in the heart of Minneapolis and is easily accessible by car or public transportation.

Public Transportation: Those who prefer not to drive can use public transportation to get to the venue. 7th St Entry is located on several Metro Transit bus routes. The METRO light-rail train’s Warehouse District station is just two blocks from the venue.

Both the Blue and Green lines service this station, with the Green Line linking downtown Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul, and the University of Minnesota, and the Blue Line linking the Mall of America and downtown Minneapolis.⁵

Driving: 7th St Entry is located at N 7th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402. While the venue does not offer on-site parking, several parking options are available nearby.

• SP+ Parking: 50 South 6th St.
• LeSalle Plaza Parking Garage: 32 S. 9th St.

7th St Entry has a full bar available where guests can enjoy beer, wine, and mixed drinks, as well as a selection of non-alcoholic drinks. While the venue doesn’t serve food, there is a restaurant located adjacent to the 7th St Entry.

The Depot Tavern, located next door, opened in 2010. The tavern features memorabilia that commemorates the venue's more than 50 years of history, and serves a variety of food and drink options.⁶

The building that now houses 7th St Entry was built in 1937 as a Greyhound bus depot. The Art Deco-style building was advanced for its time, with unusual modern amenities not often found in public buildings, like shower rooms, public telephones, and air conditioning. It served as a transit hub for the area until 1968, when the depot was relocated.⁷

The building was purchased in 1970 by a member of a local family, Allan Fingerhut, who owned and operated commercial buildings. Along with the frontman of a local rock band, Danny Stevens, Fingerhut converted the main space of the bus depot into a nightclub. It operated as The Depot, a nightclub known for its live rock and roll music, until 1981, when it was renamed First Avenue. As First Avenue, the venue hosted iconic acts of the time, including U2, R.E.M, and Nirvana.⁷

In 1980, the bus depot’s former cafeteria became a second, more intimate venue, called 7th St Entry.⁷