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About Jazz Central

Jazz Central is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) listening-space jazz venue in Minneapolis, offering intimate, flexible floor seating for up to 50 guests within a 1,800-square-foot space. Known for hosting regular big-band and modern jazz nights—such as Tuesday Big Band, Cedar Avenue Big Band, Explosion Big Band, the Jazz Trumpet Extravaganza, Minnesota Youth Jazz Band, and the Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra—Jazz Central provides a welcoming stage for both emerging talents and seasoned performers. The venue emphasizes a focused listening environment, where interactions with artists are encouraged and attendees can fully appreciate nuanced performances.

Address: 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Lower Level). Parking is available on a metered basis along Central Avenue, and the venue is accessible via Metro Transit routes along Central Avenue, including Route 10. Nearby bus stops include SE 7th St @ Central Ave SE. This page highlights seating options, accessibility, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan an effortless visit.

Whether you’re in town for a dedicated jazz night or a rotating program featuring youth ensembles and Latin jazz repertoires, Jazz Central keeps the focus on great music and a comfortable audience experience. For guests traveling from out of town, we’ve curated hotel and restaurant recommendations that pair well with a night of listening. Secure your seats and support a community-driven venue that keeps jazz live in the Twin Cities.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 407 Central Avenue Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55414 (Lower Level).
  • Capacity/seating: 1800 square feet, seats up to 50 people.
  • Venue type: nonprofit 501(c)(3) listening-space jazz venue.
  • Seating chart: no publicly posted seating chart; venue uses flexible floor seating in an intimate setting.
  • Parking: metered street parking on Central Avenue.
  • Transit: served by Metro Transit routes along Central Avenue (e.g., Route 10); nearby bus stops around SE 7th St @ Central Ave SE.
  • Nearby hotels: Graduate Hotel Minneapolis (615 Washington Ave SE), Days Inn by Wyndham University Ave SE (2407 University Ave SE), Hilton Garden Inn Minneapolis University Area (511 Huron Blvd SE), Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis University (2812 University Ave SE), Courtyard Minneapolis Downtown (1500 Washington Ave S).
  • Notable events hosted: regular big-band and modern jazz nights (e.g., Tuesday Big Band; Cedar Avenue Big Band; Explosion Big Band), Jazz Trumpet Extravaganza, Minnesota Youth Jazz Band, Twin Cities Latin Jazz Orchestra (TC​​LJO) performances.