Surly Brewing Festival Field

Knowing the Surly Brewing Festival Field policies will help make your visit smooth and stress-free:

• Bags: Please refer to the venue's policy page for the most up-to-date bag policy information.
• Re-Entry & Smoking: Once inside, there’s no re-entry. Smoking (including vaping) is not permitted anywhere on the Festival Field grounds.
• Payment Options: All purchases (drinks, food, merch) are credit-only — no cash accepted.
• Prohibited Items: Leave behind chairs, blankets, umbrellas, pets, outside food or beverages, weapons, selfie sticks, cameras, and open containers — only essentials allowed.
• Age Restrictions: For most events, attendees must be 18 years or older, or under 18 with a legal guardian and proper documentation. Minors under the age of 2 don’t require a ticket; however, please note that strollers are not permitted.

Be sure to check the official Surly Brewing Festival Field policies before your event for the most current guidance.

The Minneapolis music scene thrives beyond Surly Brewing Festival Field, especially around Prospect Park and the East Bank.

If you’re planning a trip to the area, be sure to check out these other nearby venues:

• First Avenue: With a capacity of about 1550, First Avenue is an independent, historic venue that anchors the local community — home to both national headliners and grassroots acts.^4,5
• 7th Street Entry: Just next door to First Avenue, this intimate, 250-capacity spot has helped launch local legends and still radiates DIY spirit — it’s where smaller acts shine in an entrenched music legacy.^4,6
• Fine Line: Located in the Warehouse District, this venue, with a capacity of about 650, is beloved for its tight sight lines and long history of hosting breakthrough artists.^4,7

Surly Brewing Festival Field is located at 520 Malcolm Ave SE, and is accessible both on foot and via public transit from neighborhoods like Prospect Park:

Public Transportation: Ride the Green Line to Prospect Park Station or use the U of M Transitway — Surly welcomes extra bike riders with convenient racks and nearby Lyft drop-off zones.²

Driving: If you’re driving, head to 520 Malcolm Ave SE in Minneapolis, MN — Festival Field offers some parking availability, and nearby businesses may be kind enough to open spots for concertgoers.²

Get turn-by-turn driving directions to Surly Brewing Festival Field on Google Maps. If the closest lots are full, here are some nearby parking alternatives:

• Parking Garage – 401 SE Oak St
• Parking Lot – Curfew St
• Parking Garage – 501 SE Washington Ave

Surly brings its culinary flair to the Festival Field experience. Expect offerings like burritos, BBQ sandwiches, nachos, rice bowls, and more from snacks and food trucks alongside beers such as Furious, Mosh Pit Hazy, +1, and non-alcoholic hop water.³

For hydration, there’s a free water station on-site, and the Surly Beer Hall is also nearby.

Surly Brewing Company opened in Minneapolis in 2006, pioneering the charge to change Minnesota’s liquor laws to allow taproom service. In 2014, Surly opened Destination Brewery and launched Festival Field just two years later — turning its backyard into a live music venue.⁸

Though the space remains simple, it’s layered with Surly’s craft authenticity and crowd energy. What started from a brewer’s concert dream has become a local gathering place of music, beer, and community under one sky.

Sources:

1. 'Surly' You Can’t Be Serious - Surly Brewing Company - Driftless Area Magazine
2. Know Before You Go: Dispatch - Surly Brewing Co.
3. Festival Field Food Menu - Surly Brewing Co.
4. Private Events - First Avenue
5. About - First Avenue
6. 7th St Entry - First Avenue
7. Fine Line - First Avenue
8. Our Story - Surly Brewing Co.