Photo courtesy of Meet Minneapolis/Tyler Allix & The Armory
The Twin Cities comes alive after dark with an electric mix of historic venues, live entertainment, and buzzing nightlife spots. Whether catching a concert, hitting the dance floor, or sipping craft cocktails and local brews, there’s no shortage of ways to spend a memorable night out in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Twin Cities Tunes
From iconic clubs to arenas and stadiums, the local music scene offers energetic live performances for concertgoers
- The Armory, Minneapolis
- The Fillmore, Minneapolis
- First Avenue/7th St. Entry, Minneapolis—A legendary venue at the heart of the Minneapolis music scene
- Huntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
- Target Center, Minneapolis
- Target Field, Minneapolis—Catch a postgame concert after watching the Twins play
- Turf Club, St. Paul
- U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis
- Varsity Theater, Minneapolis
- Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul
Photo courtesy of Meet Minneapolis/David A. Sherman
Adventures After Dark
Clubs and bars throughout the Twin Cities act as the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night out
- Cowboy Jacks, Minneapolis
- Cuzzy’s, Minneapolis
- The Dakota, Minneapolis
- The Dubliner Pub, St. Paul
- Emerald Lounge, St. Paul
- Gay 90’s, Minneapolis
- Green Room, Minneapolis
- Living Room, Minneapolis
- Sneaky Pete’s, Minneapolis
- Up-Down, Minneapolis—Home to classic arcade games, Skee-Ball, and more
Photo courtesy of O'Shaughnessy Distilling Co.
High Spirits
Enjoy laughs and libations at one of the area’s iconic breweries, cocktail rooms, and speakeasies
- Du Nord Cocktail Room, Minneapolis
- Flora Room, Minneapolis
- New Bohemia, St. Paul
- O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co., Minneapolis
- Parlour, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Excelsior—Try the famous Parlour burger!
- Prohibition Bar, Minneapolis
- Public Domain, Minneapolis—Create your own cocktail with a one-of-a-kind flavor profile
- Summit Brewing Co., St. Paul
- Surly Brewing Co., Minneapolis
- Volstead’s Emporium, Minneapolis
