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Varsity Theater

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Varsity Theater is a theater at 1308 SE 4th Street. For more information on our venue policies and FAQ, please visit our website www.varsitytheater.com.

Varsity Theater — documentary venue view.
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FanProof verdictAt Varsity Theater, the in-person box office sells GA tickets only; buy VIP, balcony and special offers online. It opens about two hours before doors on show days. Coat check costs $6 and is limited to the first 200 guests; once you leave the venue, re-entry is not allowed.

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Getting inBag size checker · Full entry policy

Bags & entry

Varsity permits bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, subject to search. Non-clear bags receive additional search; no mandatory-clear rule is stated. Confirm permitted styles and necessary supplies.

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Varsity bag size limit

Permitted bag

up to12 × 6 × 12 in

12 in12 in6 in

Ordinary bag maximum shown.

Non-clear bags receive additional search.

Confirm necessary supplies, permitted styles and your actual show.

Drawings are not to scale or an orientation guide. Check every side against the venue’s listed measurements.

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Dimensions only: bag type, contents, material and screening rules still apply. Preset sizes are typical, not your exact bag. Security staff make the final call at the gate.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 5:45 PM
    Leave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 6:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 7:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

Times are in the venue's local time.

Venue details
Venue typeTheater
CapacityNot publishedno reliable fixed total in the reviewed venue record; event configuration may vary
Upcoming Shows

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Getting thereArrival timing, parking, transit and getting home
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Transit & the journey home

Use the entrance at 1308 SE 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414.

Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Parking

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Parking At A Glance

Best option
Street parking is available in proximity to the venue as well as pay-to-park lots and the 4th Street Ramp, located at 1625 4th St SE.

Location

1308 SE 4th Street

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Seats & views

Accessibility

Varsity is general admission: buy a regular GA ticket, then coordinate needs at varsityinfo@livenation.com. Its visit page allows ONE companion in the accessible area; arrive early for viewing options. A lift serves second-floor restrooms. Request interpretation/communication services at least TWO WEEKS ahead after buying, subject to availability. Confirm your exact placement and complete route.

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Seating maps & views

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Real photos from the seats

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Seating & atmosphere notes

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Current event inventory

All guests ages 3 and older need a ticket for entry. Please provide ear protection for children. The event page is the source for the room, seating format, and doors.

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Positive

Accessibility check

While our venue is standing room only, we do have an ADA section for qualified patrons. We also have ADA lift access to the second floor and our restrooms. We suggest you get to the venue early for best viewing options in the ADA area. Our box office is open on show days starting two (2) hours prior to the scheduled door time. To purchase tickets online, please visit www.varsitytheater.com. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming shows!

Inside the venuePayment, water and the atmosphere

Payment

Varsity describes INSIDE concessions, bars and ticket sales as cashless, accepting credit/debit and mobile pay. Its box-office wording recommends cashless payment; confirm any cash exception there. Inside cash-to-card exchange is dollar-for-dollar with NO SERVICE FEE.

Water & drinks

Varsity prohibits ordinary outside food/drink, explicitly including WATER BOTTLES. Coordinate necessary liquids; no ordinary sealed-water or empty-bottle exception is stated.

The experience

  • Watch out for: For more information on our venue policies and FAQ, please visit our website www.varsitytheater.com
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1308 SE 4th Street · Minneapolis, MN

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Varsity permits bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches, subject to search. Non-clear bags receive additional search; no mandatory-clear rule is stated. Confirm permitted styles and necessary supplies.

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Destination
Varsity Theater, 1308 SE 4th Street · Minneapolis, MN.
Transit
Use the entrance at 1308 SE 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414.
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Varsity is general admission: buy a regular GA ticket, then coordinate needs at varsityinfo@livenation.com. Its visit page allows ONE companion in the accessible area; arrive early for viewing options. A lift serves second-floor restrooms. Request interpretation/communication services at least TWO WEEKS ahead after buying, subject to availability. Confirm your exact placement and complete route.

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Varsity describes INSIDE concessions, bars and ticket sales as cashless, accepting credit/debit and mobile pay. Its box-office wording recommends cashless payment; confirm any cash exception there. Inside cash-to-card exchange is dollar-for-dollar with NO SERVICE FEE. Varsity prohibits ordinary outside food/drink, explicitly including WATER BOTTLES. Coordinate necessary liquids; no ordinary sealed-water or empty-bottle exception is stated.

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Use the entrance at 1308 SE 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55414. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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