First Avenue

First Avenue capacity, answered

How many people does First Avenue hold?

First Avenue holds 1,550 at its standard concert configuration. The historic Mainroom holds about 1,550 standing; the adjoining 7th St Entry is a separate 250-capacity room.

How many seats does First Avenue have?

First Avenue is a general-admission room — the floor is standing, so it lists a concert capacity of 1,550 rather than a fixed seat count.

What is First Avenue's concert capacity?

First Avenue in Minneapolis has a concert capacity of 1,550. That number sets the ceiling on gross potential before comps and per-ticket fees come out.

What 1,550 means on a settlement sheet

Illustrative face-value gross at three ticket prices and three sell-through levels. Real nets land lower: comps consume capacity without revenue, and per-ticket fees sit between face value and what the show keeps.

Whether a show pencils at these numbers depends on the guarantee and cost base, not the gross — break-even is the number that decides.

Booking in Minneapolis

Venue landscape, booking windows, seasonal timing, and the competitive picture for Minneapolis are covered in the full market guide.

Rooms in the same capacity band

Similar-capacity venues in other markets — useful when routing a tour at this size or benchmarking what an act at this level draws elsewhere.