FIVE EVENT CENTER
Historic, Premier
Event Venue
Where Your Event Comes to Life
Welcome to FIVE Event Center, our historic space is a dual-level event venue tucked away in Uptown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Featuring high ceilings, natural light, and historic brick interior, we make it easy for you to plan your event in an effortlessly beautiful space. Offering a timeless atmosphere, thoughtful planning and a personalized level of service, FIVE Event Center delivers a distinctly unique experience for our clients.

A STUNNING
LOCATION
The building that houses FIVE Event Center is formerly the 5th Police Precinct of Minneapolis. Built in the late 1800s, the building showcases the original elements of the space including exposed brick, gorgeous hardwood floors, and stunning architecture at every turn. Walking into the building, you’ll find yourself in front of a bar with cocktail style seating and tables. The grand stone staircase leads up to the second floor where another bar is located along with open space to host your main event. The building has been remodeled to include amenities like modern lighting and artwork to bring the historic into the now. The space also includes a chic lower level lounge. With up-to-date tech capabilities like a projector, retractable screen, sound system, and microphone, we can host any event from weddings to corporate events, retirements to fundraisers. Meshing the historic with the contemporary makes for a unique event center that’s truly one-of-a-kind and makes for a stunning backdrop for your event.
A PROVEN SUCCESS &
ATTENTION
TO DETAIL
When you book your event with FIVE Event Center, you can be confident that your event will be handled with great care. We provide personalized attention to each client and every detail to make sure your event is one to remember. Our venue manager will work with you every step of the way in planning your event and will be on-site the day of to make sure things go smoothly. We boast a great list of preferred vendors in catering, décor, music, entertainment, photographers and hotels. These vendors are preferred for a reason! We’ve already vetted them for you, promising you the highest quality service and proven success.

OUR AMENITIES
- Dual-Level Event Space
- HD Projector With 110-Inch Retractable Screen
- Outdoor Patio
- Lounge Furniture Included
- Security Personnel to Ensure a Safe, Private Event
- Two Built-In Bars
- Private Dressing Rooms & Lounge
- Tables & Chairs Included For Up To 200 Guests
- Complimentary Parking Lot (after 5pm on weekdays)
- Elevator Access
WELCOME TO
FIVE EVENT CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS’ PREMIER EVENT SPACE
OUR HISTORIC VENUE IS HOME TO A DUAL-LEVEL EVENT SPACE, PERFECT FOR YOUR WEDDING, SPECIAL EVENT, OR GALA.
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From first looks to last dances, we’re grateful to the couples who trusted FIVE Event Center with their wedding day. Every celebration inspires us to keep raising the bar.
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