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About The Varsity
The Varsity Theater, a historic live-music venue in the heart of Dinkytown, Minneapolis, has been a staple of the city’s entertainment scene since 1915. Operated by Live Nation for events and private bookings, the venue offers a classic concert experience with a modern edge. Most shows are general-admission standing, with a limited balcony seating option for select events and ADA seating available in a designated area. Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the venue for the first time, we’ve got you covered with practical details about seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.
Address: 1308 SE 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414. The Varsity is easily reachable from the University of Minnesota campus, situated in Dinkytown and well-served by local buses and campus transit. For parking, you can find street spots, pay-to-park lots, and the 4th Street Ramp (1625 4th St SE). If you’d prefer to pre-book, ParkWhiz offers parking reservations. After the show, explore nearby hotels like Graduate Minneapolis, Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown, and Aloft Minneapolis, all within a short distance and convenient for a post-show stay. If you’re planning a private event or a bigger night, The Varsity continues to host high-profile acts and private bookings under Live Nation. For the best experience, check current availability, secure your seats, and enjoy the straightforward buying process you’ve come to expect with “You’ve Got a Guy.”
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1308 SE 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
- Venue type: historic live-music/entertainment venue in Dinkytown; operated by Live Nation for events and private bookings.
- Capacity: commonly cited 550 (standing); private-event capacity up to 750 (context: standalone event space).
- Seating: Most shows are general-admission standing; limited balcony seating may be available for some events; ADA seating available in a designated area.
- Parking: street parking, pay-to-park lots, and the 4th Street Ramp (1625 4th St SE); ParkWhiz available for parking pre-booking.
- Transit: located in Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota; accessible by local buses and campus transit.
- Nearby hotels: Graduate Minneapolis, Courtyard by Marriott Minneapolis Downtown, Aloft Minneapolis, and other downtown/University-area options within about 1 mile.
- Notable events hosted: after a 2018 reopening, acts like NF, Kaleo, Kane Brown, Judah & The Lion, and Allen Stone were among recent performers; the venue has a history dating back to 1915 and has hosted numerous concerts and private events.
- Renamed/demolished: the venue has not been demolished or renamed; it operates as Varsity Theater under Live Nation since the 2018 reopening.