Dakota Jazz Club Tickets

Dakota Jazz Club Tickets & Events

On Nicollet Avenue in downtown Minneapolis, Dakota Jazz Club turns a roughly 300-capacity supper-club room into one of the country’s premier settings for jazz, blues, soul, funk, R&B, world music, and singer-songwriter performances. Dakota Jazz Club tickets put you close to the stage in an intimate restaurant-and-bar environment where dinner, drinks, and live music are part of the same night out.

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 Dakota Jazz Club

Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant opened in 1985 in St. Paul’s Bandana Square before relocating to downtown Minneapolis in 2003. Founded and owned by Lowell Pickett, the club is located at 1010 Nicollet Avenue and operates as an upscale jazz supper club with an intimate capacity of approximately 300 guests. Its table and bar seating format keeps the room close, personal, and centered on the performance stage.

The Dakota is widely regarded as one of the premier jazz venues in the United States and the leading jazz club in the Twin Cities. Over roughly four decades, it has built a national reputation for presenting world-class jazz, blues, soul, funk, R&B, world music, and singer-songwriter talent alongside dinner and drinks. The club hosts touring national acts and local artists, often with multiple seatings per night.

Its legend also includes Prince’s surprise intimate late-night shows at the Dakota, a hometown connection that remains part of the venue’s story and reputation.

Location & Transportation

Dakota Jazz Club is located at 1010 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401 — in downtown Minneapolis along the Nicollet corridor.

Transit: The club is well served by Metro Transit bus routes in downtown Minneapolis. The METRO Blue and Green light rail lines run through downtown within walking distance, with nearby stations along Nicollet Mall and Hennepin Avenue, making transit a practical option for many shows.

Driving and Parking: Dakota Jazz Club sits in a downtown setting with multiple nearby ramps, parking garages, and on-street parking serving the Nicollet corridor. Arriving early helps secure closer parking on busy show nights, especially when dinner service and performance times overlap with other downtown activity.

Rideshare: Rideshare drop-off and pickup are straightforward at a downtown curbside address. After popular shows, expect higher demand and a short wait as other guests leave the club and nearby downtown venues.

Nearby Accommodation: Downtown Minneapolis offers abundant lodging within walking distance, including major hotels along Nicollet Mall and near the Minneapolis Convention Center. Staying downtown makes it easier to walk to the club, enjoy dinner, and avoid post-show parking traffic.

Venue Navigation

Dakota Jazz Club has an intimate single-room layout, so understanding the seating style matters more than navigating a large concourse. Guests move from the Nicollet entrance into the restaurant and club space, where seating is organized around tables, bar seating, and a mezzanine/balcony level overlooking the stage.

Entrances and Access: The main entrance is on Nicollet in downtown Minneapolis and opens into the restaurant and club area. Because the Dakota functions as both a full-service restaurant and a concert room, arrival timing can affect the flow of check-in, seating, and dinner service.

Seating Levels: The club features main-floor dining tables closest to the stage, bar seating, and a mezzanine/balcony level above the room. Seating is generally tiered by price and proximity to the stage rather than by a large numbered-section system.

Getting to Your Section: Staff seat guests at tables, and table assignments and seating tiers are typically arranged by reservation level and arrival time. Arriving early is especially helpful if you plan to dine before the performance or want a smoother seated-club experience.

Dining Options

Inside Dakota Jazz Club

Dining is central to the Dakota Jazz Club experience. The venue operates as a full-service restaurant and bar, with a complete dinner menu, cocktails, wine, and beer served at tables during performances. Dining reservations and menu purchases are part of the standard visit, and many shows include a food-and-beverage minimum that reflects the supper-club format.

Outside the Venue — Nicollet Mall Corridor

Dakota Jazz Club is situated amid downtown Minneapolis dining along the Nicollet Mall corridor. Numerous restaurants and bars are within walking distance, making it easy to plan drinks, dinner, or a post-show stop nearby.

Security & Policies

Dakota Jazz Club 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.

Entry Procedures: Entry typically includes digital or printed ticket verification. Shows are usually ticketed with assigned seating tiers, and many include a food-and-beverage minimum or dining reservation, so having your ticket ready and arriving early helps the check-in and seating process move smoothly.

Other Venues in the Minneapolis Area

Dakota Jazz Club is part of a deep Minneapolis live-events market that ranges from intimate music rooms and historic theaters to major stadiums and arenas. Fans planning a full calendar of concerts, theater, and sports can find many other venues across the Twin Cities area.

• Target Center Tickets — Major downtown Minneapolis arena; home of the Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) and Minnesota Lynx (WNBA)
• U.S. Bank Stadium Tickets — Enclosed stadium; home of the Minnesota Vikings (NFL); hosts major concerts and events
• First Avenue Tickets — Historic Minneapolis nightclub and live-music landmark
• The Fillmore Minneapolis Tickets — Mid-size concert hall operated by Live Nation
• Orpheum Theatre Tickets — Historic downtown Minneapolis theater for Broadway tours and concerts
• State Theatre Tickets — Historic downtown Minneapolis performing-arts theater
• Pantages Theatre Tickets — Intimate historic Hennepin Avenue theater
• Northrop Tickets — University of Minnesota performing-arts auditorium
• Minneapolis Armory Tickets — Restored historic venue hosting concerts and large events
• Target Field Tickets — Ballpark; home of the Minnesota Twins (MLB)

How Much Do Tickets to Dakota Jazz Club Cost?

Dakota Jazz Club 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 local and emerging acts to national touring jazz, blues, and soul headliners.

For local artists, emerging performers, and lower-demand shows, tickets can start around approximately $15–$35. These events are often a strong value for fans who want the Dakota’s close-stage supper-club atmosphere at a more accessible price.

For national touring jazz, blues, and soul headliners, tickets are commonly in the approximately $40–$90 range or more. Artist profile, seating tier, proximity to the stage, and show night all influence pricing, and many bookings also carry a food-and-beverage minimum because of the club’s dinner-and-music format.

High-demand shows can sell out, so buying earlier generally secures better table tiers and stronger availability. As inventory tightens closer to the performance date, the best remaining seats are more likely to rise in price or disappear from the market.

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Dakota Jazz Club Seating Guide

Dakota Jazz Club uses an intimate table-and-bar seating layout centered on the stage, with pricing and experience shaped by proximity, sightline, and tier. Because the room is small and dinner service is part of the experience, choosing the right seating area can shape the entire evening.

Best Seats at Dakota Jazz Club

• Best value: Balcony/upper-level seats and seats farther from the stage typically offer the most affordable options while still keeping you inside the Dakota’s intimate club atmosphere.
• Closest to the action: Front main-floor tables directly facing the stage put you nearest the performers and create the most immersive experience.
• Best overall experience: Main-floor tables near the stage are the signature Dakota experience, balancing close sightlines, dinner service, and the direct performer-audience connection the room is known for.
• Premium and suite options: Premium main-floor tables offer prime sightlines and proximity, while the restaurant setting accommodates small groups and parties at tables.
• For groups: Coordinating table seating early is helpful for popular shows, especially when you want your party seated together for dinner and the performance.
• General admission: Some shows may use general-admission or first-come table seating within tiers, while many are assigned by reservation.

Dakota Jazz Club Seating Chart

You can view an interactive seating map for Dakota Jazz Club 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.

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Getting Ready for Your Dakota Jazz Club Event

Once your tickets are confirmed, a few practical preparations make your visit run significantly smoother — especially at an intimate downtown supper club where dinner service often begins before the performance.

• 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 dinner seating and better parking. Dinner service often precedes the performance, so earlier arrival improves both the meal and seating experience.
• Wear the right footwear. Dakota Jazz Club is an indoor club setting with minimal terrain concerns, though stairs may be part of reaching the balcony level.
• Dress in layers. The venue is indoors, but Minnesota winter conditions can matter when walking from parking, transit, or a nearby hotel.
• Build extra time into your transit plan. Give yourself time for downtown arrival, parking, and seated dinner service before the show begins.
• Check the bag policy in advance. Reviewing the venue's guidelines before packing prevents delays at security.

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