A converted 1907 firehouse running an eclectic music and theater program with a strong local-artist focus. Two-room setup with a big outdoor lot for warm-weather shows. The kind of room where you discover three new bands in a night.
Two indoor stages plus the outdoor Under the Canopy lot from May through September. Check which stage your show is on — the rooms feel completely different. Parking is on-street; the lot fills early on weekends.
Wherever Purple Funk Metropolis goes, the party follows. Formed in the University of Minnesota's jazz department and greater Minneapolis music scene, the seven-piece instrumental funk band has been cr
Hey Minnesota! It's time to gather at the third annual MN String Gathering at The Hook. Some of Minnesota's premier string bands will perform on two stages for a non-stop evening of live music. Doors
Family Gathering Concert Series ------- Saturday, September 12, 2026 The Hook and Ladder Event CenterThe Theater Stage Doors: 10:00am :: Music: 10:30am :: All Ages FREE : RSVP Encouraged RSVP encourag
Step into the world of “Will You Remember,” a Pink Floyd-inspired audiovisual experience featuring immersive lights, visuals, and powerful live music. A moving tribute to loved ones we've lost, the sh
Dirty P’s Thirsty 3rd Thursdays Club at The Zen Arcade inside The Hook & Ladder EVERY THIRD THURSDAY in 2026 -- Doors 5PM :: Piano Lounge 5PM :: Liquor Pigs 6-8PM :: $5 Cover :: 21+ -- The Hook & Ladd
GA: $14 ADV (Box-Office) / $16 ADV (Online) / $18 DOOR Price includes 12.025% Sales Tax, Ticketing Fee, Facility Fee, & CC Processing Fee ----- BOX-OFFICE Tickets Are Available During Hours of Operati
Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners return to Minneapolis for the first time in three years with a new album and some very special guests OPNR and Dead North. Recorded at Sparta Sound, produced
The Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans! The Hook is teaming up with local comic/host/producer Ira Ford , our friends at Stigma Cannabis
“we need more people like Cliff Cash—southern, sharp, pissed off, and fully done playing polite with the apocalypse. While most Americans are too busy trying to refinance their souls or Googling “Is t
“we need more people like Cliff Cash—southern, sharp, pissed off, and fully done playing polite with the apocalypse. While most Americans are too busy trying to refinance their souls or Googling “Is t
The monthly SPACE BETWEEN Jam is here! EVERY 4th Tuesday at the Hook and Ladder Theater. Open to the public. 7-10pm This OPEN jam, hosted by the non-profit SPACE BETWEEN and Minneapolis local Will Eff
7:00pm - DOORS 7:30pm - Say In Aint Faux 8:30pm - Clash Minne Rockers 9:30pm - REVO REVO . A Tribute to DEVO in the spirit of what they are: A ROCK BAND! Clash Minne Rockers. A Twin Cities tribute to
The Parkinson's Foundation Minnesota and Dakota's Chapter is pleased to announce their first music fundraiser to support the Parkinson's Foundation. Tickets to the event and donations made at the even
Efmi — Minneapolis-based Efmi creates adventurous, groove-heavy music that moves between psychedelic rock, funk, jazz, and improvisational jams. Dream Of The Wild — Minneapolis psychedelic jam band Dr
Private Event — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at The Hook and Ladder (Theater), Minneapolis, MN.
There are a lot of bands performing and releasing music to the masses - there are not many that can bring a feeling of pure soul. Jon Sullivan Band (4 piece) is a group that can. The band is an ensemb
THE INSPECTOR CLUZO is back in the US for a massive North American tour to promote their 10th LP "Less is more" produced in Nashville by Vance Powell (Raconteurs, Jack White, Chris Stapleton). Last ye
25 tables of new, used and rare records, cds, vhs, dvds, vintage t-shirts, posters, cassettes and more! Free parking behind the building. Suggested donation for admission. Art by Mark Fearing!
Join us on an audio-visual journey through Minnesota psychedelia at its finest. An evening laced with the mindbending, ethereal music of the Flavor Crystals , the swirling soundscapes of Honeymoon Mad
GATL presents "Pickin' and Blowin' and Hollerin", an adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster of punk politics, folk thoughtfulness, jazz sensibilities, and horrific consequences. CARRIE NATION & THE SPEAKEASY
John “Papa” Gros (pronounced Grow) is a New Orleans pianist, organist, singer-songwriter, and torchbearer of the city’s rich musical traditions. For more than 30 years, he has blended New Orleans funk
The Hook & Ladder Theater is pleased to host the 17th Annual Big Fat Love show, celebrating what would have been the late J ohn Prine’s 80th birthday. The popular event is curated and hosted by Ben Co
Space Between MEETUP ***2nd Tuesdays Monthly*** Space Between is a free peer-to-peer community support group for music industry professionals. A communal space to share in the joys and pains of functi
Chrissa Sparkles presents her debut solo show "DELULU!" She's a hot divorcee who unpacks her Filipino heritage, ideals of love, and how she can change the world - one political bop at a time! Her "DEL
Drag cabaret, masquerade party and fundraiser for the Twin Cities Coalition for Justice (TCC4J) - An all-volunteer grassroots organization fighting for police accountability in Minneapolis! ------- $1
A night of punk, alternative rock, horror, and loud guitars featuring four bands bringing their own flavor of underground noise, attitude, and mayhem. My Kid Banana is a St. Paul pop-punk band mixing
LETDOWN. brings The Happy Tour to The Hook & Ladder for a night of soaring alternative rock, emotional lyrics, and unforgettable hooks. Joined by Nashville's rising artist Luchiano and alternative roc
🤘 Minneapolis Valhalla Fest is back for its 3rd Annual Metal Showcase! 🤘 Get ready for 13 bands, two stages, and 10 hours of heavy music featuring some of the best local and national acts in the sce
INTUITION & EQUALIBRUM ARE FINALLY PLAYING THEIR FIRST SHOW IN MINNEAPOLIS, JOINED BY SPEAK, ON THEIR FIRST HEADLINING TOUR! Intuition (Lee Shaner) and Equalibrum (Mark Pawlak) met and began working o
Liberation, Celebration, Sensuality. Claws Out is a 21+ festival in miniature embracing and uplifting queer art, providing space for the queer community and its intersection with the kink community. I
Dubuquefest (Iowa/Minnesota game party) ------- Friday, October 23, 2026 The Hook and Ladder Event Center The Zen Arcade Stage Doors: 6:00pm :: Music: 6:30pm Event is Free with Registration Link -----
Solvejg is a singer and songwriter from southern Minnesota. After 2 years serving as frontwoman for the indie band Citrine Shandy, Solvejg has since embarked on a solo journey, blending her bubblegrun