Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

1. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

9.3
345 Washington St (at 5th Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Performing Arts Venue · Downtown St. Paul · 27 tips and reviews

Linnea P.Linnea Picht: Had a blast! Beautiful theatre!

tlrtlr: The best seats are in the back of the orchestra or front of the mezzanine. Excellent sight lines and great sound.

Rich G.Rich G: Get seats in the Loge if possible. :-)

Mears Park is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

2. Mears Park

8.9
221 E 5th St. (Sibley St.), Saint Paul, MN
Park · Lowertown · 20 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve Bivans: Beautiful spot! LOVE the stream!

Sarah B.Sarah B: Enjoy music and movies for free on Thursdays in summer.

Christopher L.Christopher Long: In the summer around lunchtime, Joe's Hot Dogs cart is on the corner of 5th & Sibley.

Xcel Energy Center is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

3. Xcel Energy Center

9.1
175 Kellogg Blvd W (at 7th St. W), Saint Paul, MN
Hockey Stadium · Downtown St. Paul · 163 tips and reviews

Brooke R.Brooke Raeker: Head down to the Club Grill near the main doors on the first level for a nacho helmet. Five different kinds, most with chicken. Delicious!

ESPNESPN: Minnesota is hockey heaven. If you’re not convinced of this fact, check out the jerseys from every single high school in Minnesota hanging on the concourse walls.

NHLNHL: Fanatic Fact: The Wild entered the NHL as an expansion franchise in the 2000-2001 season, making it the first NHL franchise in Minnesota since the North Stars left for Dallas in 1993.

Fitzgerald Theater is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

4. Fitzgerald Theater

8.9
10 Exchange St E, Saint Paul, MN
Theater · Downtown St. Paul · 17 tips and reviews

Darren J.Darren Johnston: This is I nice historic venue. MPR holds events here, including Films at the Fitz.

Mark B.Mark Beyersdorf: Surly or PBR for $6, your choice! Make the right call.

AnnetteAnnette: If it is a sold out event, use the bathroom before intermission. 5 stalls in the women's restroom=longest bathroom line I've ever seen at a theater.

Palace Theatre is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

5. Palace Theatre

8.7
17 7th Pl W, Saint Paul, MN
Music Venue · Downtown St. Paul · 8 tips and reviews

Kristen A.Kristen A: Amazing music venue. Bars on each level to keep lines short. Great sound quality.

Carrie R.Carrie Rigdon: Very large concert venue in an historic 1916 theatre. Standing on the main floor with multi-tiered balcony seating. Great sound.

Meredith B.Meredith Black: Shabby, renovations incomplete, but charging premium destination ticket prices. Needs significant improvement, and a LOT LESS security.

Penumbra Theatre is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

6. Penumbra Theatre

9.0
270 Kent St, Saint Paul, MN
Theater · Summit - University · 3 tips and reviews

Amy J.Amy Jarrell: Amazing theater. Plus discussions that are relevant and important. Reasonable prices for some of the best stuff in the Cities. They also have free moving screenings with discussion.

Bruce P.Bruce Pappas: Some of the best theatre in town! Never disappoints! Always inspires!

Ci Ci C.Ci Ci Cooper: Penumbra Theater is a first class theater. The plays there are first class.

Vieux Carré is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

7. Vieux Carré

8.2
408 Saint Peter St, Saint Paul, MN
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown St. Paul · 4 tips and reviews

Darren J.Darren Johnston: The drinks, atmosphere, and music are great. The food is pricing for the small portions.

Genevieve B.Genevieve Berendt: Great date night!

Molly N.Molly Nicholson: The gin and tonic was delicious!!! Nice herbal twist to it.

Turf Club is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

8. Turf Club

8.3
1601 University Ave W (Snelling Ave), Saint Paul, MN
Rock Club · Hamline - Midway · 43 tips and reviews

Joe T.Joe Tower: Brunch is wonderful! Their consistency is pretty high, too, which is extra great

J W.J Will: Where aging hipsters slide into insignificance

Inder B.Inder Bhatia: Inexpensive, strong drinks and good music. What more could you ask for?

Minnesota State Fair Grandstand is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

9. Minnesota State Fair Grandstand

8.2
1700 Dan Patch Ave, Saint Paul, MN
Music Venue · 23 tips and reviews

Brittany M.Brittany Michael: Great venue and we had good seats. The setup is nicer than some other grandstands I have been to at fairs.

O'Gara's Bar & GrillO'Gara's Bar & Grill: Visit us on the southwestern corner of Dan Patch and Cosgrove, immediately inside from the main fair entrance on Snelling Avenue! Sip on 18 varieties of beer and try a Reuben Dog or Sweet Potato Tots!

Barbara R.Barbara Rokke: Check out Train and Maroon 5

Steppingstone Theatre for Youth Development is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

10. Steppingstone Theatre for Youth Development

8.2
55 Victoria St N, Saint Paul, MN
Theater · Summit - University · 6 tips and reviews

Brooke T.Brooke Thomson: One Grain of Rice - great production!

Nathan G.Nathan Greenwalt: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever was a fantastic play/musical. I suggest you go if you can

Julie B.Julie Becker: Previously was here for the best Christmas present ever. Was a great production, everyone had a great time.

Swift Music is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

11. Swift Music

8.0
771 Raymond Ave (btwn University Ave & Territorial Rd), Saint Paul, MN
Music Store · St. Anthony · 2 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael Corbett: Did you know that these guys have complimentary coffee? Just ask the front desk guy!

Heather R.Heather Raduenz: Great instructors!

History Theatre is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

12. History Theatre

8.1
30 10th St E, Saint Paul, MN
Theater · Downtown St. Paul · 5 tips and reviews

Austin W.Austin Westermann: They have a good snack/drink bar right in the main enterance

Megan K.Megan Kelly: Not a bad seat in the Theatre. The staff and fellow patrons are very friendly!

Ben B.Ben Burke: They put on a good show

Amsterdam Bar & Hall is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Saint Paul.

13. Amsterdam Bar & Hall

7.5
6 6th St W (at Wabasha St N), Saint Paul, MN
Pub · Downtown St. Paul · 82 tips and reviews

AmandaAmanda: The hash bar is a fantastic brunch option! Lots of tasty options!

City PagesCity Pages: Voted Best Fries by City Pages in 2012! The fries are cooked Belgium-style and a perfectly seasoned, full of flavor but not too salty.

Lady E.Lady Erin: THE MINNESOTA DELIVERY - THE MOVIE 7-12-13┃7pm┃EVENT INFO: https://www.facebook.com/events/367609800005421/ --- TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3kybqKMF-U