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Built in the late 1800s, the historic Minneapolis Fifth Precinct is now the home of FIVE Event Center.

The historic building boasts a full upstairs remodel while retaining nods to the original elements: wood floors and exposed brick call to times past, while New York contemporary lighting and artwork inject the space with unique personality. The renovated space showcases an HD projector and large 110-inch retractable screen, customizable Gobo lighted image projector (perfect for your new wedding monogram), complete sound system compatible with all Apple & Android devices, and high-speed wireless internet, which will make social media posting a breeze for your guests!

FIVE can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated dinner and up to 400 guests (between both levels) for a cocktail reception.

Contact us to schedule a tour of one of the most unique venues in Minneapolis!

Or visit our website at www.fiveeventcenter.com or find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/fiveeventcenter.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Drapery
Furniture
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
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Reviews of FIVE Event Center

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4.8 out of 5 rating
4.8 out of 5 rating
63 Reviews
97% recommend it
  • Quality of service
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Average response time
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Professionalism
    4.9 out of 5 rating
  • Value
    4.8 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.9 out of 5 rating
Weddingwire
4.8/5 63 reviews
Google
4.6/5 222 reviews
Daryn
Daryn S. Sent on 10/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend FIVE enough!

We held our wedding reception at FIVE on 10/12/19. We booked the venue in August of 2018 after seeing a number of venues in the Twin Cities. Nothing compared to the modern/upscale industrial feel that FIVE has. Their price is unbeatable and they are so easy to work with. They have a lot of fantastic vendor partners and are willing to help you with any crazy or unique ideas that you may have (please see more details below). We originally did our planning with Shauna but after she moved we began working with Renee who was absolutely fantastic. She made us feel so calm and secure that our day would go just as we had hoped for. Cannot recommend FIVE enough!

We had 175 guests, 20 guest tables, a pizza buffet, a photo booth, a dessert table and a popcorn bar table. FIVE did a fantastic job helping us coordinate all of our special requests (we had a mobile wood fire pizza oven for dinner and individualized MN craft beer flights).
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Kory G. Sent on 09/16/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Great space!

Five Event Center is awesome! My wedding was perfect and they are easy to work with.
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Megan Sent on 07/22/2018
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had both our ceremony and reception held at FIVE Event Center, and we could not have asked for a better venue!

FIVE is such a unique and beautiful space. The classic brick held over from the building's days as a police precinct provided a wonderful backdrop for our ceremony and pictures, and the architectural updates helped create a hip, modern atmosphere our guests absolutely loved. We wanted a venue that could host both our ceremony and reception, and FIVE handled it with ease. The upstairs accommodated our 140 guests for the ceremony, dinner, and dance, while the downstairs had enough space for guests to socialize as the staff quickly flipped the upstairs from ceremony to dinner. The on-site bridal suite was large enough for my bridesmaids to get ready, and had space for a makeup artist to be brought in.

The area surrounding FIVE is amazing, also. Our guests loved exploring the neighborhood nearby, and our photographer found wonderful places for pictures right outside the venue.

The staff at FIVE were absolutely amazing, especially our event coordinator Shauna. My husband and I never felt like a burden to the staff, and everyone was super helpful and friendly. Shauna responded to my many (and random!) questions in a timely fashion throughout our wedding planning process. Shauna and others were true professionals!

My husband and I went with FIVE's preferred vendors for catering, DJ, and bar, and did not regret any of our choices! Green Mill Catering was absolutely delicious, everyone loved our Buttercream Bakery cake, bar services were fantastic, and Instant Request did a fabulous job entertaining our guests.

You will not go wrong choosing FIVE Event Center for your wedding!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner

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Anna & Christian
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Laura & Sebastian
59 photos · 09/14/2019

Professional Network & Endorsements

15 Endorsements
Fork & Flair Catering Fork & Flair Catering Wedding Caterers

FIVE Event center is such a great place for ANY type of event! We have worked with the girls over a FIVE on all sorts of events, from weddings to unique private parties! The feel of the venue really translates for each and every event! You will absolutely love it!

Northern Lights Video Northern Lights Video Wedding Videographers

Five Event Center is a wonderful locations to have a ceremony or wedding reception. Very well run!

Hadley Road Hadley Road Wedding Florists

The team at Five were a pleasure to work with! I hope I can work with them for an event sometime soon!

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4.9 out of 5 rating , 108 Reviews
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FIVE Event Center frequently asked questions

FIVE Event Center includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Glassware
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at FIVE Event Center includes:
  • Bartender(s)
The space offered by FIVE Event Center for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
FIVE Event Center offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
FIVE Event Center offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
FIVE Event Center offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
FIVE Event Center offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Drapery
  • Furniture
  • Lighting
  • Tables
FIVE Event Center is recommended by 97% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in average response time, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in quality of service and 4.8 in value.

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