Cabooze Tickets

Cabooze Tickets & Events

On Cedar Avenue South in Minneapolis’ West Bank/Cedar-Riverside district, Cabooze has been a live-music fixture since the early 1970s, welcoming generations of fans into an intimate standing-room club with an adjacent outdoor plaza for larger warm-weather shows. Cabooze tickets bring you close to rock, blues, reggae, jam, hip-hop, roots, electronic, nightlife, and community events in one of the city’s enduring music rooms.

This page covers everything you need to know before you go — from finding the right seats to getting there, navigating the venue, and buying with confidence.

About Cabooze

Cabooze is a longtime Minneapolis music hall located at 917 Cedar Ave S in the Cedar-Riverside cultural district. Operating since the early 1970s, it has marked roughly a half-century of live music on the West Bank. Booking and operations have been associated with First Avenue’s venue network in recent years, and the room typically holds about 1,000 guests in a standing-room club configuration. The adjacent Cabooze Outdoor Plaza expands capacity for larger seasonal events during warmer months.

The venue is known for its intimate, high-energy atmosphere and its role in the West Bank music scene. Its event calendar centers on live concerts across genres, including rock, blues, reggae, jam, hip-hop, roots/Americana, and electronic music, along with nightlife events, dance nights, and community programming. Across its history, Cabooze has been associated with regional and touring performers, including hometown touchstones such as Lamont Cranston Band.

The indoor club runs year-round, while the Cabooze Outdoor Plaza gives the venue a warm-weather open-air setting for bigger shows.

Location & Transportation

Cabooze is located at 917 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404 — in the West Bank/Cedar-Riverside district near downtown Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota area.

Transit: Cabooze is practical to reach by public transportation. The METRO Blue and Green Line light rail serve the nearby Cedar-Riverside and West Bank stations within walking distance, and multiple bus routes run along Cedar Avenue South.

Driving and Parking: Street parking and nearby surface lots serve the West Bank area. Parking can be limited on busy event nights, so arriving early helps. Downtown Minneapolis and University of Minnesota lots are also a short drive from the venue.

Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are straightforward along Cedar Avenue South. After a show, expect some wait time and congestion as crowds leave the club or plaza.

Nearby Accommodation: Hotels are concentrated in nearby downtown Minneapolis and around the University of Minnesota area. Both areas are a short drive or light-rail ride from Cabooze, making them practical bases for visitors attending a show.

Venue Navigation

Cabooze has a straightforward live-club layout built around a general-admission floor, a stage, and bar areas. For outdoor plaza events, the setting shifts to a flat open-air space with its own entry pattern.

Entrances and Access: The main entrance fronts Cedar Avenue South. The adjacent Cabooze Outdoor Plaza has its own gated entry for plaza events.

Seating Levels: Cabooze is primarily a single-level, open standing-room club floor. Most indoor shows place fans on the general-admission floor in front of the stage, with bar-rail and perimeter areas available around the room. The outdoor plaza is a flat open-air space.

Getting to Your Section: Most events are general-admission and standing-room, so arriving early helps if you want a spot closer to the stage. For guests who prefer more space, rear-floor and bar-area positions are typically useful places to watch the show.

Dining Options

Inside Cabooze

Cabooze offers full bar service typical of a live-music club. Many events are 18+ or 21+, and alcohol is available for age-eligible guests.

Outside the Venue — Cedar-Riverside and West Bank

The Cedar-Riverside and West Bank neighborhood offers a dense mix of restaurants, bars, and East African eateries within walking distance of Cabooze. Nearby Seven Corners and the University of Minnesota West Bank area add more pre-show and post-show options close to the venue.

Security & Policies

Cabooze maintains security and venue policies that are updated regularly and may vary by event. Before attending, reviewing the current policy on the venue's official website is strongly recommended.

Bag Policy: Standard club security and bag checks typically apply at Cabooze. Expect bags to be inspected at entry.

Commonly Prohibited Items: Weapons, outside food and drink, and professional or recording equipment are commonly restricted, consistent with standard club policy.

Entry Procedures: Guests should expect ID checks for age-restricted shows, ticket scanning, and a security or bag check at the door. Arriving with your ticket ready and a simple bag setup helps speed entry.

Other Venues in the Minneapolis Area

Cabooze is part of a deep Minneapolis live-music market that also includes downtown arenas, historic theaters, intimate clubs, and major stadiums across the metro. Fans looking for more concerts, games, and performances in the area have many nearby options.

• First Avenue Tickets — Historic Minneapolis music club, home of the Mainroom and 7th Street Entry
• Target Center Tickets — Downtown arena, home of the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
• U.S. Bank Stadium Tickets — Home of the Minnesota Vikings (NFL); hosts major concerts and events
• Target Field Tickets — Home of the Minnesota Twins (MLB); ballpark that hosts summer concerts
• The Armory Tickets — Large downtown Minneapolis event and concert venue
• Palace Theatre Tickets — Restored historic theater in nearby St. Paul for concerts
• Xcel Energy Center Tickets — St. Paul arena, home of the Minnesota Wild (NHL)
• Orpheum Theatre Tickets — Historic Hennepin Avenue theater for touring Broadway and concerts
• State Theatre Tickets — Historic Hennepin Avenue theater for concerts and performances
• Fine Line Music Cafe Tickets — Intimate downtown Minneapolis music club
• Varsity Theater Tickets — Dinkytown music venue near the University of Minnesota

How Much Do Tickets to Cabooze Cost?

Cabooze ticket prices vary widely depending on the type of event, the artist, seating section, and demand — which is what you'd expect from a venue that hosts everything from smaller local club shows to high-demand headliners and outdoor plaza events.

For smaller local and club shows, tickets can start low, often in the approximately $15–$30 range. These events are a strong fit for fans looking for an affordable night out in an intimate room.

Mid-tier touring concerts typically fall around $30–$60, depending on the act, date, and demand. In a standing-room room of about 1,000 guests, popular tours can move quickly once buzz builds.

High-demand headliners and Cabooze Outdoor Plaza events can reach $60 or more. Pricing is driven by the performing artist, overall demand, the event type, and whether the show is indoors or in the larger seasonal plaza setting.

Buying earlier is advisable for popular shows, which can sell out given the venue’s intimate capacity. As inventory shrinks and the event date approaches, the best remaining options often become more expensive.

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How to Buy Cabooze Tickets

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1. Browse Cabooze events — Search for Cabooze tickets and select the show or event you want to attend
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4. Receive your tickets — Digital tickets are delivered to your email or mobile wallet before the event, ready to scan at the entrance

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Cabooze Seating Guide

Cabooze offers a general-admission, standing-room layout for most events, so your experience depends on where you choose to stand and how early you arrive. The indoor club is built around the stage and open floor, while outdoor plaza events use a flat open-air setup.

Best Seats at Cabooze

• Best value: General admission is a single price tier for most Cabooze shows, making the rear floor and bar areas useful for guests who prefer more space while staying in the room’s live atmosphere.
• Closest to the action: The front rail directly before the stage delivers the most immediate view of the performer and the highest-energy experience.
• Best overall experience: Near the front and center of the floor gives you the strongest mix of sightlines, sound, proximity, and crowd energy.
• General admission: Most events are general-admission and standing-room, giving fans flexibility to choose their spot once inside.

Cabooze Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Cabooze events directly on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com while browsing available listings. The map lets you compare sections side by side, check row depth and distance from the stage, and see real-time pricing for what's currently available — all before committing to a purchase.

Can I See Where My Seats Are?

Yes. The interactive seat map on BoxOfficeTicketSales.com shows your exact section and row placement before you buy. Use it to understand your position in the venue, your distance from the stage, and whether you're on the general-admission floor, near the bar-rail, or along the perimeter areas — so the tickets you choose match exactly what you're looking for on event night.

Getting Ready for Your Cabooze Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical preparations make your visit run significantly smoother — especially for a standing-room club show or an outdoor plaza event in Minneapolis.

• Download your tickets before you leave. Save your tickets to your phone's wallet or screenshot them before departing so you're ready at the entrance without needing a signal.
• Charge your phone fully. Digital ticketing is standard, and your phone is your entry. A portable battery pack is worth having for a full evening.
• Arrive early. Arrive early for general-admission shows to secure a good spot, ease parking, and give yourself time to get in before the room fills.
• Wear the right footwear. Cabooze is a standing-room club for most shows, so comfortable shoes are recommended for events spent on your feet.
• Dress in layers. For Cabooze Outdoor Plaza events, dress for the weather and bring layers for cooler Minnesota evenings. The indoor club is climate-controlled.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. The venue is walkable from West Bank light-rail stations, and arriving early helps reduce stress around parking and entry.
• Know your entrance. Look at your event listing before you arrive. Indoor club events and Cabooze Outdoor Plaza events use separate entrances, so knowing the listed space helps you head straight to the right line.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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Cabooze events — particularly high-demand headliners, outdoor plaza shows, and busy weekends — move fast. The best-value listings disappear well before event night, and inventory for popular events tightens quickly once demand builds. If you have a specific event in mind, acting sooner gets you better seats at better prices. Browse Cabooze tickets now and lock in your spot before inventory moves.

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