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About Uptown Theatre Minneapolis
Welcome to Uptown Theatre Minneapolis, the multi‑purpose live‑events venue at 2900 Hennepin Ave in the heart of Uptown Minneapolis. After a 2023 renovation, the venue reopened as a modern hub for concerts, comedy, town halls, and private events. We’ve got you covered with seating expectations, parking options, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to help you secure your seats and plan a seamless night out.
Note: seating varies by show. A detailed seating map is available for each event, so plan accordingly to find the best view for your upcoming performance.
Uptown Theatre Minneapolis has a rich history dating back to its origins as Lagoon in 1916 and its long run as Uptown Theatre since 1929. The venue is known for unique programming and intimate audience experiences, including iconic midnight screenings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show from 1978 through 1997. Since its 2023 relaunch, the venue continues to host a diverse slate of live performances in a refreshed space.
Whether you’re traveling from nearby neighborhoods or guests visiting Minneapolis, use this guide to navigate seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining options. We’ve highlighted affiliate partner recommendations to help you find trusted hotels and eateries within easy reach of Uptown Theatre.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and address: 2900 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55408.
- Current use: multi‑purpose live‑events venue (concerts, comedy, town halls, private events) after a 2023 renovation.
- Seating chart: seating map is available; seating is event‑dependent (plan varies by show).
- Parking: no on‑site parking; nearby street parking and several park‑and‑ride lots; ParkWhiz options available.
- Transit: located in Uptown Minneapolis with access to Metro Transit buses; area served by multiple routes around Hennepin Ave/Lake Street corridors.
- Nearby hotels: Moxy Minneapolis Uptown, AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown, Hilton Minneapolis, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Minneapolis Marriott City Center (within reasonable distance).
- Notable history/events: opened as Lagoon in 1916, renamed Uptown Theatre in 1929, famous Rocky Horror Picture Show midnight screenings (1978–1997); closed in 2020 and reopened June 10, 2023 as a live‑event venue.
- Demolished/renamed: the building was renovated and relaunched as Uptown Theater; not demolished.