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The Armory

A vast restored downtown drill hall centered on a flat general-admission floor, with elevated and premium areas that… Read more

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Reviewed 10.13.26

Bags & entry
Official bag & entry policy (opens in a new tab)
Seat maps (opens in a new tab)
Parking
Official venue arrival guide (opens in a new tab)Use downtown transit or reserve a nearby ramp before departure rather than entering the event core to search for parking.
Arrive
The Armory is at 500 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. Use the actual event’s doors time, age limit and ticketed area; overnight queueing is prohibited. Ordinary floor admission is different from show-specific premium reserved seating. The new real balcony photo and official Club Box photo complement the existing floor view. The official-linked photographic club-level tour includes a floor-plan mode, but it covers that premium area rather than the entire GA floor. Ask the venue about your accessible route and ticket arrangement before buying.
Exact location
500 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Downtown light-rail and bus service puts the venue within a walk of multiple stops; map the final blocks from the chosen line.
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Real fan takeBest part is there are bars and bathrooms along both sides so super easy to take a break, get a drink, get back to the floor.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
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Venue details
Venue typeMusic Venue
CapacityUp to 8,400depending on event setup
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500 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415

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The Armory’s current FAQ permits a small bag under 12 × 6 × 12 inches, subject to search, and prohibits camelbacks; check with the venue before bringing a backpack. It allows a soft empty plastic water bottle only without its lid; leave the lid at home or in your vehicle. Ordinary outside food/drinks are prohibited. There is no re-entry, and seasonal coat check does not accept prohibited bags. The FAQ lists cash, debit and major credit cards. Age-restricted shows require valid government photo ID and do not allow a parent to escort an underage attendee. Premium furniture, services and access depend on the actual ticket.

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Destination: The Armory, 500 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415. The Armory is at 500 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. Use the actual event’s doors time, age limit and ticketed area; overnight queueing is prohibited. Ordinary floor admission is different from show-specific premium reserved seating. The new real balcony photo and official Club Box photo complement the existing floor view. The official-linked photographic club-level tour includes a floor-plan mode, but it covers that premium area rather than the entire GA floor. Ask the venue about your accessible route and ticket arrangement before buying. Downtown light-rail and bus service puts the venue within a walk of multiple stops; map the final blocks from the chosen line. Use downtown transit or reserve a nearby ramp before departure rather than entering the event core to search for parking.

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The Armory’s current FAQ permits a small bag under 12 × 6 × 12 inches, subject to search, and prohibits camelbacks; check with the venue before bringing a backpack. It allows a soft empty plastic water bottle only without its lid; leave the lid at home or in your vehicle. Ordinary outside food/drinks are prohibited. There is no re-entry, and seasonal coat check does not accept prohibited bags. The FAQ lists cash, debit and major credit cards. Age-restricted shows require valid government photo ID and do not allow a parent to escort an underage attendee. Premium furniture, services and access depend on the actual ticket.

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Downtown light-rail and bus service puts the venue within a walk of multiple stops; map the final blocks from the chosen line. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Interactive seating map

The Armory — official club-level photographic tour and floor plan

This photographic tour and floor-plan mode cover the premium club level, not the entire venue or numbered-seat inventory. The scan date is not supplied and furniture may differ for your event. Premium access requires the corresponding ticket; compare the retained actual fan gallery.

Open interactive venue map (opens in a new tab)Source: The Armory / Matterport (opens in a new tab)Source checked 2026-10-13

Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
Large electronic, hip-hop and touring shows that benefit from a wide floor and arena-scale production in a historic shell
Watch out for
The Armory’s current FAQ permits a small bag under 12 × 6 × 12 inches, subject to search, and prohibits camelbacks; check with the venue before bringing a backpack. It allows a soft empty plastic water bottle only without its lid; leave the lid at home or in your vehicle. Ordinary outside food/drinks are prohibited. There is no re-entry, and seasonal coat check does not accept prohibited bags. The FAQ lists cash, debit and major credit cards. Age-restricted shows require valid government photo ID and do not allow a parent to escort an underage attendee. Premium furniture, services and access depend on the actual ticket.
Good arrival window
The Armory is at 500 South 6th Street in Minneapolis. Use the actual event’s doors time, age limit and ticketed area; overnight queueing is prohibited. Ordinary floor admission is different from show-specific premium reserved seating. The new real balcony photo and official Club Box photo complement the existing floor view. The official-linked photographic club-level tour includes a floor-plan mode, but it covers that premium area rather than the entire GA floor. Ask the venue about your accessible route and ticket arrangement before buying.
Main transit note
Downtown light-rail and bus service puts the venue within a walk of multiple stops; map the final blocks from the chosen line.
Sources4 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Need to Know

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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High

What to do
Use downtown transit or reserve a nearby ramp before departure rather than entering the event core to search for parking.
Best option
Light rail or a prebooked downtown parking ramp
Avoid
Assuming a base GA ticket includes the elevated viewing zones shown for a premium configuration
Sources1 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Parking At A Glance
Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

01

Mixed

Arrival & transportation

Downtown offers several transport choices, but concurrent games and events can change ramp availability and street traffic.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

Most fans stand on a large flat floor. Elevated perimeter and balcony-style products can improve the angle, but only when explicitly included on the ticket.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The preserved drill-hall volume supports unusually large staging while retaining more architectural identity than a conventional arena.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓The preserved drill-hall volume supports unusually large staging while retaining more architectural identity than a conventional arena.
  • ✓Most fans stand on a large flat floor. Elevated perimeter and balcony-style products can improve the angle, but only when explicitly included on the ticket.
  • ✓Downtown offers several transport choices, but concurrent games and events can change ramp availability and street traffic.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Why it works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know before you book

  • ×The broad flat floor can challenge sightlines, and access to elevated or premium areas depends on the exact ticket
  • ×Assuming a base GA ticket includes the elevated viewing zones shown for a premium configuration
  • ×Downtown light-rail and bus service puts the venue within a walk of multiple stops; map the final blocks from the chosen line.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Know before you book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.13.26

Use transit or reserved ramp parking, then arrive early for floor position or buy an elevated area only when the ticket explicitly includes it.

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