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

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. :-)

Joy M.Joy Marsh Stephens: Get a bag of Swedish Fish at the concession stand at the bottom of the mezzanine level staircase before the show.

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

Paul C.Paul Crosby: Great area for grabbing lunch from food trucks and sitting by the running 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.

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

3. Penumbra Theatre

9.1
270 Kent St, Saint Paul, MN
Theater · Summit - University · 3 tips and reviews

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

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.

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

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

4. 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

Kayjo K.Kayjo Karnitz: The BEST place for concert! && love the watching hockey games there.

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.

5. Fitzgerald Theater

8.8
10 Exchange St E, Saint Paul, MN
Theater · Downtown St. Paul · 17 tips and reviews

Kimberly S.Kimberly Streater: Phenomenon of a wonderful band, and the great grandchildren of Captain and Maria Von Trap!

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.

6. Palace Theatre

8.8
17 7th Pl W, Saint Paul, MN
Music Venue · Downtown St. Paul · 8 tips and reviews

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.

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

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

7. Turf Club

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

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

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

Mpls.St.Paul MagazineMpls.St.Paul Magazine: Clown Lounge, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine editors’ pick for best bar when you don’t want to be seen.

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

8. Vieux Carré

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

JayJay: Great atmosphere, good jazz and great food/drink.

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!

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

9. Steppingstone Theatre for Youth Development

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

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.

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

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

10. 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

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

11. History Theatre

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

Amanda N.Amanda Nerud: Not a bad seat in this immersive theatre. Excellent local plays!

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

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

12. 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!

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

13. Amsterdam Bar & Hall

7.8
6 6th St W (at Wabasha St N), Saint Paul, MN
Pub · Downtown St. Paul · 82 tips and reviews

Paul H.Paul Hegstrom: Attended a small rock concert at this venue. If you’re looking for an intimate music hall with great drink selection and food, this is the spot. Great atmosphere downtown St. Paul.

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