Plan Your Visit
Orchestra Hall Directions and Parking
Directions and parking information for other venues
Restaurants and Hotels near Orchestra Hall
Orchestra Hall Beverage & Dessert Service
Bar service, desserts and espresso drinks available in the Orchestra Hall lobby before concerts and during intermission. Complimentary coffee and doughnuts are provided before morning coffee concerts.
Nearby Restaurants
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| Brits Pub: British | 1110 Nicollet Mall | $$ | |
| Caribou Coffee | 1116 Nicollet Mall | $ | |
| Masa: Mexican | 1070 Nicollet Ave. | $$$ | |
| Skywater Cuisine & Cocktails: American | 1001 Marquette Ave | $$$ | |
| Vincent A Restaurant: French/American | 1100 Nicollet Mall | $$$$ | |
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| Barrio: Mexican/American | 925 Nicollet Mall | $$ | |
| Chipotle: Southwestern | 1040 Nicollet Mall | $ | |
| Dakota Jazz Club and Restaurant: Regional American | 1010 Nicollet Mall | $$$ | |
| Hell's Kitchen: American | 80 South 9th Street | $$ | |
| Keys Café : American | 114 S. 9th St. | $$ | |
| The Local: Irish/American | 931 Nicollet Mall | $$ | |
| Porter & Frye: Contemporary | 1115 2nd Ave S. | $$$$ | |
Nearby Hotels
| DoubleTree Guest Suites (1 block) |
| Hilton Minneapolis (1 block) |
| Hyatt Regency Minneapolis (2 blocks) |
| Ivy Hotel (2 blocks) |
| Millennium Hotel Minneapolis (2 blocks) |
| W Minneapolis - The Foshay (2 blocks) |
First-timers' Guide
How long does a concert last?
Most performances are two hours including a twenty-minute intermission. Most Family and Young People's Concerts are one hour without intermission.
What should I wear?
Wear what is comfortable for you. Business casual, evening wear and everything in between is appropriate. Please be considerate of those who may have allergies or chemical sensitivities. It is recommended that you refrain from using strong perfumes and colognes so as not to distract the patrons sitting around you.
About Orchestra Hall
Since Orchestra Hall opened in 1974, as many as 10 million people have passed through its doors to attend more than 4,000 concerts.
Inclement weather policy
Important Young People's Concert Update!
Last updated February 29, 2012, 6:40AM
Peter and the Wolf Young Peoples Concerts (10AM & 11:35AM) will be performed as scheduled.
In most cases, if Minneapolis Public Schools declare a snow or emergency day OR the Minneapolis schools are beginning two hours late, Young People's Concerts will be canceled on the same day.
We understand that transportation to Orchestra Hall may vary due to weather conditions and school closures in your area—therefore, we have lifted our standard exchange policy. Should you be unable to attend any concert listed here, please contact us within 7 business days after scheduled concert date to discuss options.
Should weather conditions deteriorate and impact the concert schedule, updates will be posted here no later than 8am on the day of performance. See below for additional details.
Minnesota Orchestra Administrative staff and Orchestra personnel please report to Orchestra Hall as scheduled.
Performance cancelations will also be communicated publicly via Facebook, Twitter, WCCO Radio-AM, MPR Radio-FM, and local television stations.
If inclement weather prevents you from attending a Minnesota Orchestra performance, contact us as soon as possible prior to the event to make alternate arrangements.
Young People's Concert cancelations will be noted on our home page and on the concert detail page by 8am on the day of performance. In most cases, if Minneapolis Public Schools declare a snow or emergency day our Young People's Concerts will be canceled on the same day.
We will make our best effort to inform ticket holders affected by such closures or cancelations via phone and e-mail as soon as possible. For best service, we ask that patrons make sure the Minnesota Orchestra has a current e-mail address on file.
Accessibility
The Minnesota Orchestra strives to make its performances and venue accessible to all patrons. We welcome you! Following is a description of our services and amenities for patrons with special needs. Please contact our Ticket Services Department at 612.371.5656 or 1.800.292.4141 with additional questions and to make advance arrangements.
The Auditorium at the Minneapolis Convention Center
Watch for the Minnesota Orchestra 2012-13 Season Emblem as you navigate from area parking to the Auditorium!
THE AUDITORIUM
Minneapolis Convention Center (MCC) - Level One
1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis
Most of our 2012-13 season performances will be held in the Auditorium, a gem of a hall on Level One of the Minneapolis Convention Center. Located just a few blocks from Orchestra Hall, it offers easy access to the same parking options and skyway already familiar to Orchestra Hall patrons. The Auditorium is comparable to Orchestra Hall in size and has beautiful amenities and warm acoustics. Its theater configuration is dynamic, changeable from one performance to the next, with visually engaging architecture.
Detailed information about other venues for 2012-13
Read more: The Auditorium at the Minneapolis Convention Center