A community-rooted, artist-driven live music and event venue located in the historic Firehouse #21 in South Minneapolis' Longfellow neighborhood. It features multiple stages, a bar, and hosts concerts, theater, and private events.
Monthly open jam hosted by SPACE BETWEEN and Will Effertz at the Hook and Ladder, with a drum set, guitar and bass amps provided.
Minnesota quartet The Galactic Cowboy Orchestra plays a night of prog-rock and jazz fusion with a few spooky surprises, in a 21+ venue.
Four-band rock and indie bill of emo, alt and psychedelic sounds to kick off Halloween weekend at The Hook and Ladder.
Queer prom night for ages 21+ to celebrate and dance, with retro and modern vibes and a costume theme.
DJ-led dance party by the Culture of Color Collective with Hip Hop, R&B, Afrobeats and Amapiano, plus a Halloween costume contest with cash prizes.
14th annual Día de los Muertos festival with music, art, a puppet bike procession, lucha libre, dance, vendors, food trucks and a film showcase.
Free election night watch party with live music from Lee Bains, The Silent Treatment and Eleganza!, tacos and drink specials.
R&B and soul show by Paul Cebar and his band Tomorrow Sound at The Hook and Ladder, for ages 21+.
Nashville artist-activist Heather Mae plays The Hook and Ladder with Mother Banjo on banjo opening the show.
All-ages benefit concert for the MN15 with hip-hop artist Nur-D, spoken word artist Isavela Lopez and Brandyn Lee Tulloch & Poetic Roots.
One-night indie rock festival hosted by Sleeping Jesus with seven bands and a DJ across three stages, plus a taco truck, at The Hook & Ladder.
Blues-rock concert by Davy Knowles, guitarist of Back Door Slam and producer of Peter Frampton, at The Hook and Ladder Theater.
Concert by Denver indie-psych rock band Sqwerv, headlining The Hook and Ladder for its Fall Tour 2026.
Rising Voices, a series of barrier-free shows, brings local artists ODD1Out, EmPTHY and Obsidian James to The Hook and Ladder.
One-night-only live recording of Ira Ford's comedy special, hosted by Jay the Comedian and featuring Jon Stannard, with the audience in front of the cameras.
Minnesota singer-songwriter Andra Suchy plays The Hook and Ladder with The Long Honeymoon and Mary K and the Realistix in a 21+ show.
One-night-only melodic rock concert by Minneapolis band Rue Nouveau at The Hook and Ladder, ages 21+.
A 21+ night of garage rock, glam rock, synthwave, pop punk and psychedelia with Golden Satellite, Killed By Kiwis and JuiceNeck.
Americana night of roots, bluegrass and blues with Maygen & The Birdwatcher, Rich Mattson & The Northstars, Emmy Woods and Ross Thorn.
Club night with a live piano hour, The Front Porch Swingin' Liquor Pigs, a taco truck and drink specials at The Zen Arcade.
Night of funk and soul with three Minneapolis bands, Clean Plate Club, Becca Murray & The Wildflowers and Auronova, at The Hook and Ladder.
Chamber-pop trio Follow the Firefly celebrate their debut album with guest Matt Wilson opening with a solo set at The Hook and Ladder.
Folk concert in which Corpse Reviver, Adam Kiesling, Jillian Rae, Pop Wagner and Mikkel play songs by Lead Belly to mark the 78th anniversary of a 1948 house concert he played in Minneapolis.
Monthly open jam hosted by the non-profit SPACE BETWEEN and musician Will Effertz, with instruments provided, on the fourth Tuesday of every month.
Cannabis-friendly 21+ stand-up and improv showcase hosted by Ira Ford, with twelve Midwest comedians and an audience vote by lit phones.
Charity deadlift day hosted by Solcana Fitness, with more than 100 lifters, emceed by drag legend Dick Von Dyke and a halftime performance by King Molasses.
Matinee mutual fundraiser with live music on two stages, with all proceeds donated to the PFUND Transcend Fund.
Sapphic Halloween party with local drag performers and queer DJs from Sappho's Social Club at The Hook and Ladder.
21+ festival celebrating queer and kink culture with a market of artists and live music.
Americana show by Seth Walker with Samantha Grimes at The Hook and Ladder, a 21+ night.
First Minneapolis show and headlining tour of Intuition & Equalibrum with support from Speak!
Third annual metal showcase featuring 13 bands across two stages over ten hours, headlined by Anders Colsefni.
Letdown. brings The Happy Tour with Luchiano and Sikarus for a night of alternative rock.
