Minnesota Independent Venue Alliance

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Minnesota Independent Venue Alliance

501c6 with the mission to preserve & nurture the ecosystem of independent venues & promoters in MN.

501c6 nonprofit organization that is the Minnesota chapter of the National Independent Venue Association (NIVA).

10/08/2026

Surprise!! 🤫 Special guests The Cactus Blossoms (duo) are joining us at The Cedar Cultural Center on 10/31 along with LAAMAR / geoffrey lamar wilson and School of Rock 🌵 don’t miss it! Bring the whole family — costumes encouraged 🎃 RSVP at the link in our bio!

09/30/2026

A little rain didn’t stop the fun at Dakota this past weekend for the Family Gathering Concert Series! This weekend (Oct 3), catch us at The Parkway Theater with music from jeremy messersmith and Sarah Morris 🎶 10am-2pm! This is a FREE event series and attendees are encouraged to RSVP at the link in our bio or at mniva.org 🙂

📸 Darin Kamnetz

09/25/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at The Capri last weekend! Catch the Family Gathering Concert Series tomorrow, September 26 as part of the Dakota Block Party 🥳 this event is FREE and from 2PM-6PM with music from The Bazillions & MacPhail Center for Music Ensembles! There’s still time to RSVP — link is in our bio!

Note: because this event is part of the block party, please plan your commute accordingly. More info is on the Dakota social pages and website.

📸 Darin Kamnetz Photography

09/08/2026

Next Saturday 🎶 Catch Koo Koo and Aaron Heaton kicking off our FREE Family Gathering Concert Series at The Hook and Ladder Event Center from 10am-2pm.

☑️ Planning on attending? 𝙍𝙎𝙑𝙋𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙙 (link in bio to RSVP and learn more)

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In partnership with City of Minneapolis, this series invites music-loving families and neighbors together to discover some of Minneapolis’ best independent venues while celebrating and supporting the local musicians and businesses that keep our city’s music scene thriving. We hope to see you there!

08/29/2026

FREE LOCAL CONCERTS 🎸 🌆 All music-loving families are invited to experience Minneapolis' leading independent venues while supporting the local musicians and businesses that make city's music scene thrive. In partnership with City of Minneapolis and MNIVA, the Family Gathering Concert Series kicks off Saturday, September 12.

☑️ 𝘼𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙜𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙍𝙎𝙑𝙋 (link in bio)

What to Expect:
🎹 Local Live Music [Performer Announcement Coming Soon]
🎈 Balloon Animals
🖍️ Coloring Sheets
👾 Temporary Tattoos
🍟 Snacks and food trucks

𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦:
Sept. 12: The Hook and Ladder Event Center
Sept. 19: Capri Theater
Sept. 26: Dakota
Oct. 3: The Parkway Theater
Oct. 10: Animales Barbeque Co.
Oct. 17: Pillar Forum
Oct. 24: Green Room
Oct. 31: The Cedar Cultural Center
Nov. 8: First Avenue & 7th St Entry

Independent music venues are an important part of Minneapolis' cultural and economic fabric, providing places for artists to perform and neighbors to gather. We hope to see you there!

02/16/2026

Looking for ways to help out?! 💜🎸Check out these benefit shows happening around Minneapolis at some of our member venues.

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Minneapolis, MN

Website

http://www.mniva.org/

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