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Guthrie Theater

818 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55415 · Minneapolis, MN

Why you should go…

One of America's premier regional theaters stages Shakespeare, musicals and new works in a striking cobalt-blue building on the Mississippi. Even without a ticket, you can ride up to the Endless Bridge, a 178-foot cantilevered lobby jutting toward the river, for one of the best free views in Minneapolis. Catch a show and you'll understand the national reputation.

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General theatre & events guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Curtain time is firm

    Latecomers are commonly held at the back until a scene break, so build in a buffer.

  • Study the seating chart

    Price and sightline vary a lot within the same house. A few rows back can be the better seat.

  • Rush and lottery seats exist

    Many venues release same-day tickets at a discount if you are flexible about where you sit.

  • Arrive with time to spare

    Parking, bag check, and finding your row all take longer than you think on a full house.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Guthrie Theater, ordered by straight-line distance.

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Mill City Museum

    Under $25

    A museum built into the ruins of the world's largest flour mill, with an 8-story elevator show and rooftop river views.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Stone Arch Bridge

    Free

    James J. Hill's 1883 stone rail bridge, now a beloved walk-and-bike crossing over St. Anthony Falls, freshly restored and fully reopened in 2025.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Museums
    Free

    Weisman Art Museum

    Free

    Frank Gehry's crumpled stainless-steel landmark on the Mississippi bluff, 20,000+ artworks and always-free admission at the U of M.

    0.9 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Nightlife
    Iconic

    First Avenue

    $25–$50

    The legendary club where Prince filmed Purple Rain, still the Twin Cities' beating heart of live music.

    1.0 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Minneapolis Institute of Art

    Free

    One of America's great free art museums, 90,000 works spanning 5,000 years, from Monet to samurai armor.

    1.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Museums
    Local Gem

    American Swedish Institute

    Under $25

    A turreted 1908 castle-mansion turned Nordic culture hub, with craft workshops, exhibitions, and the celebrated New Nordic café FIKA.

    1.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums