Free Event
Open House: 20 Years on the River
- Event
A celebration 20 years in the making
This summer, the Guthrie celebrated 20 years in its iconic home on the Mississippi riverfront in downtown Minneapolis. Join us on Sunday, August 30 for a free open house brimming with fun for all ages throughout the building, including backstage tours, interactive workshops, Guthrie trivia, musical theater singalongs, story hours and more festive activities led by Guthrie staff, artists and actors.
Together as a community, we’ll honor the memories made over the past two decades and kick off a year of appreciation and partnership that will illuminate the power of theater and shine a light on the Guthrie’s future.
RSVP by August 29 for a chance to win a Standard Flex Pass subscription to our 2026–2027 Season!
Free
RSVPs are encouraged but not required. Your response helps us plan ahead!
Duration
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Age recommendation
All ages are welcome.
Things to know
- Doors open at 11 a.m.
- Artistic Director Joseph Haj will give welcome remarks at 11:15 a.m. on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.
- Classes, activities and workshops will be taught by Guthrie artists and Twin Cities actors you’ve seen on our stages.
- Enjoy a glimpse into our 2026 production of A Christmas Carol during the 12:40 p.m. story time on the Endless Bridge read by Scrooge himself!
- Indígena by Owamni will be open for lunch (first-come, first-served) and food trucks will be parked in our service lot for quick bites.
- Water and soda will be available for purchase at our lobby bars.
- There will be opportunities to win fun prizes throughout the day.
- The final start time for the self-guided tour is 2:30 p.m.
- If you have accessibility needs or questions, please call 612.225.6390 or email [email protected].
Illuminate Campaign
Open House: 20 Years on the River is supported by the Guthrie’s Illuminate Campaign, an $80 million fundraising initiative that will invest in artistic excellence, strengthen the theater’s endowment and fund critical improvements to the guest experience, ensuring the Guthrie remains a vibrant, welcoming and artistically dynamic destination for generations to come.