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First Avenue 1983 Concert & Show History

Minneapolis, MN

First Avenue show history: 399 shows · documented from 1982 to 2026 · 1 venue · 73 flyers.

Address

701 North 1st Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Active

1982–present

399

Shows

476

Artists

45

Years

73

Flyers

399 shows476 artists45 years73 flyers

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Most booked artists

25 shows · 1990–2026

e.g. Apr 7, 2026

24 shows · 1982–1987

e.g. Dec 4, 1987

14 shows · 1991–2025

e.g. May 22, 2025

Drive By Truckers14

The Hold Steady13

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First documentedFeb 9, 1982

Latest showMay 2, 2026

Busiest year1987 — 28 shows

Most bookedGWAR — 25

First Avenue hosted 8 shows in 1983

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1983

Explore First Avenue concert and show history from 1983, including documented performances and available flyers.

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25 shows · 1990–2026

e.g. Apr 7, 2026

24 shows · 1982–1987

e.g. Dec 4, 1987

14 shows · 1991–2025

e.g. May 22, 2025

Drive By Truckers14

The Hold Steady13

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First documentedFeb 9, 1982

Latest showMay 2, 2026

Busiest year1987 — 28 shows

Most bookedGWAR — 25

JanuaryJan 31, 1983 • MondayMon

43 years ago

View event: 1983-01-31 at First Avenue

The Exploited at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — January 31, 1983 event image

Minneapolis, MN

FebruaryFeb 9, 1983 • WednesdayWed

43 years ago

View event: 1983-02-09 at First Avenue

Hüsker Dü, Final Conflict, Irenic Regime at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — February 9, 1983 concert flyer

Minneapolis, MN

Final Conflict,

MarchMar 27, 1983 • SundaySun

43 years ago

View event: 1983-03-27 at First Avenue

TSOL at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — March 27, 1983 event image

Minneapolis, MN

MarchMar 30, 1983 • WednesdayWed

43 years ago

View event: 1983-03-30 at First Avenue

Hüsker Dü, Man Sized Action, Loud Fast Rules at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — March 30, 1983 concert flyer

Minneapolis, MN

Man Sized Action,

Loud Fast Rules

JulyJul 18, 1983 • MondayMon

43 years ago

View event: 1983-07-18 at First Avenue

Bad Brains at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — July 18, 1983 event image

Minneapolis, MN

AugustAug 27, 1983 • SaturdaySat

43 years ago

View event: 1983-08-27 at First Avenue

Hüsker Dü at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — August 27, 1983 event image

Minneapolis, MN

SeptemberSep 17, 1983 • SaturdaySat

43 years ago

View event: 1983-09-17 at First Avenue

Naked Raygun, Civil Defense, Man Sized Action at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — September 17, 1983 concert flyer

Minneapolis, MN

Man Sized Action

SeptemberSep 21, 1983 • WednesdayWed

43 years ago

View event: 1983-09-21 at First Avenue

Hüsker Dü, The Impalers, Grod at First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN — September 21, 1983 concert flyer

Minneapolis, MN

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