Lowertown is coming to First Avenue with Micah Preite on their Ugly Duckling Union Tour! Check out our Instagram for more giveaway info! https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-05-lowertown/

Built to Spill is stopping in the Cities on their Summer 2026 tour with Wussy, and WE'RE GIVING AWAY SOME TICKETS ON OUR INSTAGRAM! They'll be at First Ave on Thursday, May 14, 2026! https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-05-built-to-spill/

Courtney Barnett is touring her new album, 'Creature of Habit,' with Truman Sinclair, and YOU can win tickets in our Instagram to see them Saturday, May 16th at the Palace Theater! https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-05-courtney-barnett/

Whitney is on the North American leg of their Small Talk Tour with Lucky Cloud, and they're stopping by the Turf Club on Friday, May 22nd. The Turf Club is a 21+ venue. We've got some tickets for some eligible fans! Check out our Instagram for more info. https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-05-whitney/

Yup, it's real. Heated Rivalry and Twilight come together to create a baffling but endlessly entertaining night of dancing, with drag and brolesque performances to top it off. Our instagram giveaway is closed but you can still purchase tickets at the link below. https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-06-flip-phone-heated-twilight/

Ahead of their forthcoming self-titled album, Racing Mount Pleasant will be stopping in the Twin Cities on June 16th. Our instagram giveaway will be live until 6/9 so check it out here. https://www.instagram.com/p/DZGGOHsRq1x/?hl=en Otherwise you can get tickets at the first ave link below. https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-06-racing-mount-pleasant-isobel/

The legendary Kim Gordon (perhaps best known for her work Sonic Youth) will be gracing the twin cities on June 24th. We will have a giveaway posted on instagram closer to the show date, but in the meantime you can buy tickets at the link below if you don't want to leave it up to ... Read moreKim Gordon w/ The Fiery Furnaces

There's no better way to celebrate pride than with a drag show of such epic proportions. Bringing together local and national talents, this party is sure to be a blast! We'll have a giveaway posted on instagram closer to the date of the show, but in the meantime you can purchase tickets at the link ... Read moreFlip Phone XXL Pride Edition starring Lushious Massacr and Joey Jay and Dance Party with DJ Larry Peace

Oklahoma raised singer and rapper PawPaw Rod will hitting the twin cities on June 28th. We'll have a giveaway on instagram closer to the show date, but in the meantime you can purchase tickets at the link below if you want to play it safe. 18+ show! https://first-avenue.com/event/2026-06-pawpaw-rod/

Yeah you heard us right. While it may have started as an April Fools joke Trader Joe's vs. Aldi Rave is real and it is happening here. We'll have an instagram giveaway closer to the show date, but in the meantime you can purchase tickets at the link below if you want to play it ... Read moreTrader Joe’s vs. Aldi Rave w/ DJ Hamster Dance @ First Ave

Australian rocker Alex Lahey will be touching down in the Twin Cities on July 21st as part of her B-Grade University solo tour. We'll have a giveaway posted to instagram closer to the show date, but for now if you want to play it safe you can also purchase a ticket at the link below. ... Read moreAlex Lahey w/ Gay Meat @ 7th Street Entry

Come bask in the glow of local music, after all there is no sweeter sound than home sweet home. Sophie Hiroko's "tender bubblegrunge" is like no other. We'll have a giveaway posted on instagram closer to the show date but in the meantime if you want to play it safe you can also purchase tickets ... Read moreSophie Hiroko w/ Ava Levy, Scrunchies, and Lana Leone @ 7th Street Entry