The Southern Theater, Minneapolis

Name: The Southern Theater
Address: 1420 Washington Ave S, Minneapolis, 55454-1261, United States
Telephone: +1 612-340-0155

#97 among attractions in Minneapolis

Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts

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Facts and practical information

The Southern Theater is located in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Built in 1910 as a cultural center and legitimate theater for the burgeoning Scandinavian community centered on Cedar Avenue, the Southern has been re-established as a center for contemporary performing arts over the past quarter-century. The Southern Theater is the home of Balls Cabaret, a weekly midnight cabaret entering its twenty-fourth year. ()

Coordinates: 44°58'25"N, 93°14'53"W

Address

1420 Washington Ave SUniversity (Cedar-Riverside)Minneapolis 55454-1261 United States

Contact

+1 612-340-0155

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Day trips

The Southern Theater – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: U.S. Bank Stadium, Weisman Art Museum, Mill City Museum, Stone Arch Bridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Southern Theater?

Nearby attractions include Theatre in the Round, Minneapolis (3 min walk), Jean-Nickolaus Tretter Collection in Gay, Minneapolis (7 min walk), 10th Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis (8 min walk), James Ford Bell Library, Minneapolis (8 min walk).

How to get to The Southern Theater by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Southern Theater:

Bus

Cedar Av S • Lines: 2, 2A, 2C, 3, 3A, 3B, 3C, 3E, 3K, 3S (5 min walk)
3 St S • Lines: 2A, 2C (5 min walk)

Light rail

West Bank • Lines: 902 (4 min walk)
Cedar-Riverside • Lines: 901 (10 min walk)