THE VENUE
UPPER LEVEL
This is where the magic happens. The upper level is where we host our ceremonies, and receptions. This space features brick walls, hardwood floors, a built-in bar, three single-stall bathrooms, multiple ceremony locations, and offers many different room layouts to accommodate your needs best. The upper level also features dimmable lights to ensure top-notch ambiance for your event, and good natural light.
LOWER LEVEL
Our lower (recently expanded!) level is where you’ll host your social hour. This space features luxurious lounge furniture, a built-in bar for your guests to grab a drink after the ceremony, good natural light, and six single-stall bathrooms. Your guests will enter your event here and be greeted with our grand staircase that will lead them up to your ceremony!
OUTDOOR PATIO
Our quaint outdoor patio space is easily accessed through the lower level of FIVE. This space has a lit overhang, patio furniture and is surrounded by beautiful greenery. It’s the perfect place for a smaller group to gather during your event to catch some fresh air and a break from dancing!
UPTOWN SUITE
The Uptown Suite has a bright and airy vibe with modern components like velvet armchairs and round elements that artfully compliment the clean lines. The space features two beautiful couches and vanities for getting ready & taking photos with your wedding party! With pops of bold teal and gold accents throughout, the space is truly the perfect backdrop for your getting ready photos no matter your wedding colors.
BRYANT LOUNGE
The Bryant Lounge features deeper colors and classic elements like leather and iron. Velvet armchairs and strong angles combine to make a space with character and the perfect setting to enjoy your wedding party before the ceremony begins! Decorated with an array of textures and bold colors, this suite makes for a polished, unique space that also encompasses the city energy and sleek vibe of the Uptown neighborhood. Plan your event today!
PLAN YOUR EVENT
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.
Venue FAQs
We offer the rare city perk of a complimentary, on-site parking lot for you and your guests. The lot is available directly adjacent to our building, providing a seamless and stress-free arrival experience. Our lot has 40 spaces. Parking is available after 5:00 PM on weekdays and all day on weekends.
We provide a full professional staff to ensure your event is a success. This includes a venue manager and support staff, as well as security personnel to ensure a comfortable and private celebration for you and your guests in our exclusive-use venue.
Absolutely. Our prime location in Minneapolis’s vibrant Uptown neighborhood is just minutes from downtown and is surrounded by a number of excellent hotels. For guests who prefer not to drive, the venue is easily accessible for all third-party shuttles, buses, and rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.
Our location offers the best of both worlds: a unique, historic venue set within one of the city’s most energetic and exciting neighborhoods. Your guests will love the vibrant atmosphere and the convenience of being close to great hotels, restaurants, and some of Minneapolis’s most iconic photo opportunities at the nearby Bde Maka Ska lake.
Our goal is a seamless experience for you and your guests. The entire historic venue is exclusively yours for the event, creating a private and intimate atmosphere. To ensure everything runs flawlessly, our professional on-site staff includes a venue manager and security personnel for every event.