Varsity Theater
All-inclusive venue
The venue takes care of it all - food and beverage, rentals, the works!
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $12,500
Guest capacity
Up to 250 seated guests
About this venue
Featuring stunning décor concepts, the unique space is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, product launch, fundraiser, wedding, reception or business meeting. Accommodating groups of 25 to 750 guests and conveniently located in the heart of Dinkytown, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to! With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus, and professional staff, this unique 4,834 square foot venue will exceed your expectations. Varsity Theater’s distinctive event space features baroque décor, inspired masonry throughout the venue, a performance stage with velvet red curtains, a twinkle-lit ceiling, and a grotto-esque award winning restroom. Varsity Theater’s historical roots in Minneapolis and its imaginative atmosphere offer a truly unique experience to each individual guest, making your event the one to remember.
Our event spaces
Main Floor
The most memorable experience you could give your guests!
This spectacular space features flexible design space including a mezzanine, state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and a large bar that are sure to wow every guest. The Varsity Theater’s Main Floor is a versatile space for events of all occasions including receptions, seated lectures, cocktail parties and awards ceremonies.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 750 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Mezzanine
Funky and Eclectic! Chandeliers, Twinkle Lights, Snow Machine, Disco Ball! What else do you need!!
Featuring stunning décor concepts, this unique space is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, product launch, fundraiser, wedding, reception or business meeting. Accommodating groups of 25 to 750 guests and conveniently located in the heart of Dinkytown, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don't have to!
Guest capacity
50-70 Seated
200-500 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- includes security - in house inventory of chairs and tables - sound and light techs - sound and light system - hazer and snowmachine for dances - data projector and screen - Inside customizable posters, printing not included - bar monitors with your photos looped during your event
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Main Floor
The most memorable experience you could give your guests!
This spectacular space features flexible design space including a mezzanine, state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and a large bar that are sure to wow every guest. The Varsity Theater’s Main Floor is a versatile space for events of all occasions including receptions, seated lectures, cocktail parties and awards ceremonies.
Guest capacity
Up to 250 Seated
Up to 750 Standing
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Mezzanine
Funky and Eclectic! Chandeliers, Twinkle Lights, Snow Machine, Disco Ball! What else do you need!!
Featuring stunning décor concepts, this unique space is the perfect location to host your next corporate event, private concert, product launch, fundraiser, wedding, reception or business meeting. Accommodating groups of 25 to 750 guests and conveniently located in the heart of Dinkytown, our talented staff handles every detail, so you don't have to!
Guest capacity
50-70 Seated
200-500 Standing
Square footage
2,500
Ideal for
Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Other, Cocktail hour
Guests often feel this space is
“Surprised and delighted”
Included in this room:
- includes security - in house inventory of chairs and tables - sound and light techs - sound and light system - hazer and snowmachine for dances - data projector and screen - Inside customizable posters, printing not included - bar monitors with your photos looped during your event
Room cost
Included in total venue pricing
Available services that can be provided by Varsity Theater
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Catering services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event coordinator
- Event rentals
- Event staff
- Liability insurance
- Lighting/Sound
- On-site accommodations
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Set up
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - paid
- Valet - paid
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Barware
- Chiavari Chairs
- Linens
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
1 review
Iconic Space Chalk Full of Inspiration!
This space is an icon in the Twin Cities and choosing to hold your event here will ensure it is a unique experience your guests will never forget. As an Event Designer, working in the Varsity Theater's space leaves me with no shortage of inspiration, from the raw brick and stones, the swanky velour drapes, and the candelabra chandeliers, the overall aestetic is so much fun to play with. Completely unique to other event venues, I cannot reccommend enough!
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