Turf Club

Understanding venue policies can help guests prepare for a smoother experience when they arrive at their event. Turf Club policies are set by First Avenue, the venue’s parent company.³

• Re-Entry & Smoking: Check your ticket, AXS event page, or contact the venue directly for information about re-entry and smoking at your event.
• Payment Options: Turf Club accepts both cash and card payments.³
• Prohibited Items: Clothing that may be seen as harassing, demeaning, intimidating, or threatening to any person is not allowed.³ Guns and weapons of all kinds are forbidden.³ Refer to the policy page for a complete list of prohibited items.
• Age Restrictions: Most shows at Turf Club are 21+. Refer to the event listings for event-specific age restriction information.

For the most up-to-date guidance and information on regulations (including bag policies), check the official policy page of First Avenue.

The St. Paul-Minneapolis metropolitan area is the lifeblood of Minnesota. The area surrounding Turf Club is known for internationally acclaimed arts and culture, prize-winning cuisine, teams in all major sports leagues, and much more.⁴ Explore other nearby venues:

• Target Center: Home to the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves and WNBA's Minnesota Lynx, this famous sports arena in Minneapolis hosts events with up to 19,356 guests.⁵
• Palace Theatre: This century-old theatre in St. Paul has been fully renovated into a 3,000-capacity concert venue for contemporary music performers.⁶
• The Fitzgerald Theater: The oldest active theater in St. Paul, this venue can seat 1,000 people and was the longtime home of Minnesota Public Radio’s A Prairie Home Companion.⁷

Located near downtown St. Paul, you can easily drive or arrive via public transportation or rideshare to the Turf Club.

Public Transportation: To get downtown, St. Paul offers bus and light rail, with several options, including the Metro A Line and Metro Green Line.⁸

Driving: Turf Club is located at 1601 University Avenue West. There is a small community parking lot located behind the venue, as well as limited street parking available.

• Community Parking Lot (enter on Sherburne Ave.): 1608 Sherburne Ave.

Turf Club’s on-site kitchen offers a casual, gourmet-leaning concession-style food menu. Starters include shareable options like house-cut fries, onion rings, and deep-fried cheese curds. The burger lineup features certified Angus beef patties alongside a plant-based Beyond Burger option.⁹

Handhelds range from a crispy buffalo chicken sandwich and BLT to the signature deep-fried Diamond Dog and a vegan brat. Vegetarian options are available.⁹ Alcohol is available for purchase at the on-site bars on both the main and basement levels.¹ Food and drink offerings may vary.

Originally opened as a supper club and dancehall in the 1940s, the Turf Club is a historic landmark.¹ Distinct from the city's downtown bar scene, which has long added to its local character, the venue has moved through nearly every musical era earning its reputation as one of the region's most authentic rock bars.²

Today, it remains committed to independent and local artists while attracting acclaimed touring acts. Past performers include Khruangbin, The War on Drugs, and Best Coast, among others.² Owned and operated by First Avenue, the Turf Club's dedication to independent music remains as strong as ever.¹