It's all happening here

A century ago, Hennepin Avenue lit up the night. Theaters along the avenue drew audiences from across the region to experience what was possible. These theaters helped shape the cultural identity of Minneapolis, launching icons, building community and creating a downtown that pulsed with energy and life. This exhilarating legacy lives on through Hennepin Arts. Not a repetition of the past, but a braver, brighter and bolder step forward. The Hennepin Theatre District remains one of Downtown Minneapolis’ strongest and most consistent drivers of activity.

Our vision for the next act

To meet this moment, Hennepin Arts is advancing a transformative expansion of 900 Hennepin and the surrounding streets - the gateway to the Orpheum Theatre and a cornerstone of the district. This investment will will shape how people experience downtown for generations to come:

  • Increase public safety and visibility with enhanced lighting along Hennepin Avenue

  • Improve access and flow with additional connections to the Orpheum Theatre

  • Expand essential amenities, including additional restrooms and bars

  • Support an inclusive experience with new elevators and improved mobility access

  • Create a welcoming and vibrant District experience

This is your moment to invest in the future

Each performance brings thousands of people into the heart of downtown that fuels economic activity, activating streets and creating a sense of vibrancy that extends far beyond our doors. Yet, the experience surrounding these theaters must evolve to meet today’s needs. Hennepin Arts is uniquely positioned to lead this moment where public safety, culture and economic vitality intersect.

Join us in setting the stage for what comes next!

We are a cultural and economic engine

More than a presenter of performances, Hennepin Arts is a cultural and economic engine investing in the next act of Hennepin Avenue. We welcome more than 600,000 visitors annually to more than 470 performances, generating an estimated $100 million in annual economic impact while supporting jobs, local businesses and tax revenue.

As the anchor of one of the nation's most vibrant theater districts, second only to New York City in seats per capita, Hennepin Arts draws audiences from all 87 Minnesota counties and beyond, driving consistent evening and weekend activity, attracting regional and national visitors who dine, stay and explore the city, and helping make downtown Minneapolis one of the Twin Cities' top destinations.

Hennepin Arts is uniquely positioned to lead this moment where public safety, culture, and economic vitality intersect.