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About 1st Ave Live!
Welcome to 1st Ave Live!, a small-to-mid-size live music venue in the heart of Cedar Rapids. Located at 3701 1st Ave SE, this venue has hosted a wide range of rock, indie, and roots acts over the years. While exact seating capacity isn’t published, the venue is known for an intimate atmosphere where fans can get up close to performers. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats, plan your visit, and make the most of nearby lodging and dining.
Whether you’re a longtime concert-goer or just looking for a dependable spot to catch a show, you’ll find straightforward information here about seating options, parking, transit access, and nearby hotels and restaurants. Think of us as your friend in the business—helpful, reliable, and here to make ticket buying and show-night logistics easy.
Parking is typically available off-street in the vicinity of 1st Ave SE, and you may see parking options listed in local marketplace guides. Cedar Rapids Transit serves downtown routes along 1st Ave SE, with the Ground Transportation Center located at 450 1st Street SE for easy arrivals and departures. When planning an overnight, consider nearby hotels like Best Western Plus Longbranch, Holiday Inn Express Cedar Rapids – Collins Road, and Cedar Rapids Marriott for convenient stays close to the venue. For dining before or after a show, there are several approachable options within walking distance and a few affiliate-recommended partners that offer quality meals and quick access to the venue. See below for more details on seating, transportation, and nearby accommodations and eateries to ensure a smooth, enjoyable night out.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 3701 1st Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402.
- Venue type: small-to-mid-size live music venue formerly known as 1st Ave Live! / First Ave Live.
- Capacity: not publicly published; historic listings do not provide a fixed capacity.
- Seating/chart: public seating charts were once referenced (interactive seating charts) but no current official chart is publicly available.
- Parking: large off-street parking presence cited in Marketplace on 1st listings.
- Transit: Cedar Rapids Transit serves downtown; routes run along 1st Ave SE and nearby centers; Ground Transportation Center is at 450 1st Street SE.
- Nearby hotels: Best Western Plus Longbranch, Holiday Inn Express Cedar Rapids – Collins Road, Cedar Rapids Marriott.
- Notable events hosted: Halestorm, Candlebox, Earshot, David Allan Coe, Bad City and other rock acts as documented in historical show listings.