Come & play at Acadia! We are a restaurant & bar in the heart of the historical West Bank Minneapolis, connecting community with live music & performances!  (as well as delicious cheese curds).

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We strive to provide transparent options for all artists, so that beginners & seasoned bands can pick the setup that makes the most sense for them.

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We offer two options of compensation to artists for their performances: 

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• 20% of bar sales from the start to finish of your show (if you draw a crowd prior to show-start we will incorporate that time).

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• Charging a door cover. House recommends between $5 to $10.

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Artists that are confident in their draw can set the cover charge as they see fit. House recommends between $5 to $10 at the door.  Artists will be paid 85% or 95% of the total cover fees at the end of the performance, (85% if we provide door, 95% if you do!)

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 Artists that would prefer to have a free admission can choose to have 20% of bar sales during their show. This option allows more audience attendance. 

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Weekend slots are the most sought after, and will be given on a first-come first-serve basis as well as with the satisfaction of the following requirements: 

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The house requires that you can draw a crowd of 50-100 people & have a minimum three-hour performance, for Friday through Sunday shows. We will require you to confirm this information before scheduling you into our weekend calendar.

Please fill out the form & our booker will get in contact with you within their work hours. 

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. We recommend checking our event calendar to make sure the date you are requesting is not already booked! If you have any questions regarding the process, email us at booking@acadiacafe.com.

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- We have free parking for performers at Acadia accessed INSIDE the restaurant, don't pay outside, come in grab a pint & free parking!

*Failure to appear at your reserved show date will result in a ban from future bookings. 

*We reserve the right to refuse service or future bookings. We take the safety of our staff, customers, and artists using our space very seriously. Violation of professional conduct at Acadia can result in bans from future bookings, or immediate dismissal on-site*