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Host a spectacular event
From picture-perfect views of downtown Minneapolis and the Mississippi River to world-class theatrical production services, the Guthrie is the perfect setting for your wedding, corporate meeting, holiday party or conference.
Are you ready to start planning? Contact us below and share a few details about your event. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Thanks for your interest in the Guthrie, and we look forward to working with you!
Our spaces
Wurtele Thrust Stage
Designed to reach out into the audience, the Guthrie’s iconic thrust stage creates a unique opportunity to deliver engaging presentations. The Guthrie's signature stage is perfect for presentations, conferences and large plenary sessions.
Capacity
Seated: 1,100
McGuire Proscenium Stage
The proscenium theater features a rectangular, picture-frame opening that allows the entire audience to experience a presentation from a straight-on vantage point. This space is perfect for presentations and large plenary sessions.
Capacity
Seated: 700
McGuire Proscenium Lobby
This expansive lobby features a dramatic red backdrop and stunning views of the Mississippi River and Gold Medal Park. It is perfect for intimate gatherings in a theatrical setting.
Capacity
Seated: 60
Reception: 125
Endless Bridge
One of the Guthrie’s most noteworthy features is a cantilever that extends 178 feet from the face of the building and offers stunning views of the Mississippi River and Stone Arch Bridge.
Capacity
Jundt Terrace: 50
Reception (Standing): 150
Dowling Studio
Hosting a larger event? Simply open a distinctive folding wall to reveal a black box theater with maximum flexibility to meet your needs. This space features state-of-the-art theatrical lighting and AV equipment, plus ample space for a seated dinner and dance floor.
Capacity
Seated: 180
Standing: 225
Combine with the Amber Box for an even larger space
Amber Box
Imagine hosting your event in a space featuring one of the best views in the Twin Cities overlooking downtown Minneapolis, the Stone Arch Bridge and the Mississippi River. The Amber Box is a spectacular spot to host a wedding, cocktail reception or luncheon.
Capacity
Seated: 80–100
Standing: 150
Combine with the Dowling Studio for an even larger space
Level Five
Conveniently located between the thrust and proscenium stages, our casual dining space on Level Five offers a restaurant-style atmosphere.
Capacity
Seated: 130–160
Classrooms
The Guthrie has five classrooms with flexible configurations available on Level Eight that are ideal for smaller groups and education events.
Capacity
Seated: 14–80
FAQ
The Guthrie Theater is open for rentals Tuesday through Sunday (closed Mondays). All building rentals are subject to availability based on other events and performances happening in the building.
The Guthrie’s theater season runs from September to August and is usually announced in the spring. Our Events Team can confirm event dates for the upcoming season once the Guthrie performance calendar has been finalized.
The Event and Facility Sales Manager can provide available dates once an inquiry is submitted.
We split our charges as follows:
- Venue Rental: This is the base cost for the spaces rented. We offer a 15% discount if more than one space is rented for an event (not in conjunction with any other discount).
- Event Services: This is for the labor that makes your event a success. This includes Event Management, Production, Guest and Audience Services, Public Safety and Environmental Services. We are a union house, so there is also a charge for any union labor such as sound, lighting and stage crew, if required.
- Equipment: We have a selection of furniture, linens and AV equipment onsite that we are happy to provide for your event.
Following a building tour, the Event and Facility Sales Manager will put together a custom proposal that breaks down these charges in a clear, concise way to ensure you have full clarity and oversight of how the Guthrie can best support your event.
Yes! We are available to give tours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. by appointment only (subject to availability). Please submit an inquiry form, and the Event and Facility Sales Manager will follow up with options and details for your visit.
If you are not local, we can also schedule a virtual call to discuss your rental needs.
The Guthrie Events Team will provide an approved list of food and beverage caterers for event rentals and will assist with introducing you to these vendors, following an initial consultation.
A nonrefundable deposit and signed contract are required to reserve the space, date and time. The deposit is 50% of the total proposed charge. The remainder of the building rental balance is due in full 30 days prior to the event date.
You will have a fully dedicated Events Team, as well as our Guest Services and Public Safety Teams, available to make you feel welcome, supported and safe at the Guthrie.
Parking is available at several local ramps — the closest being the Riverfront Municipal and Mill City Quarter Ramps. We also have local valet partners that we would be happy to connect you with.
We have a selection of AV options for your event as well as union technicians with a wealth of theater experience to make your event unique and unforgettable.
We also work with a number of local third-party vendors who can supply and install resources that are unavailable in-house.
The Wurtele Thrust Stage, McGuire Proscenium Stage and Dowling Studio may be rented in combination with the rental of other event spaces for conferences, weddings and more. The Guthrie Events Team will find available dates that work with the Guthrie’s existing performance calendar.
All productions and performances on our mainstages are curated by our internal Artistic Team, and we are not currently hosting externally produced performances on our stages. Our Events Team will be happy to connect you with other local venues that can support independent productions.
