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About Aqua Nightclub and Lounge - MN

Located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis in the Warehouse District, Aqua Nightclub and Lounge offered a two-story venue experience with a downstairs dance floor and an upstairs balcony seating area. While the venue is now closed and the building continues to serve as office space, this page provides a comprehensive overview useful for fans, historians, and visitors curious about the site’s nightlife legacy and current surroundings.

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Important notes: Aqua’s seating is described as two levels with balconies rather than fixed theater seating, and public capacity details aren’t broadly published. Downtown Minneapolis offers several parking ramps and street parking, along with Metro Transit options and proximity to light-rail service in the Warehouse District. For planners and visitors, consider nearby hotels such as Loews Minneapolis Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown, and Minneapolis Marriott City Center. While Aqua is no longer active as a venue, the surrounding district remains a hub for nightlife, dining, and hotel stays. If you’re seeking current event access or similar venues, we can help with up-to-date options and reliable ticketing connections.

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If you’re planning an evening in this part of Minneapolis, we can help connect you with current venue options, seating arrangements, and reliable ticketing channels for events in the Warehouse District and surrounding Downtown Minneapolis area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: 400 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401 (Warehouse District).
  • Venue type: two-story nightclub and lounge, with downstairs dance floor and upstairs balcony seating.
  • Seating chart: no public seating chart available; layout described as two levels with balconies rather than fixed theater seating.
  • Capacity: public capacity not publicly documented in reliable sources.
  • Parking: no dedicated Aqua parking; downtown parking options include nearby ramps and street parking.
  • Transit: located in downtown Minneapolis with access to Metro Transit; nearby light-rail options in the Warehouse District area.
  • Nearby hotels: hotels in the First Avenue / Warehouse District area (e.g., Loews Minneapolis Hotel, Hampton Inn & Suites Minneapolis/Downtown, Minneapolis Marriott City Center).
  • Notable events hosted: the venue was known for themed nights (e.g., Latin Heat Mondays) and celebrity drops-ins; it closed after a triple shooting in October 2018 and held a three-night farewell (October 26–28, 2018).
  • Demolished/renamed: Aqua is closed; the building at 400 N 1st St / 400 1st Ave N has continued to be used as office space and has been listed under the Lindsay Building / Wyman Building names in property listings.