Ames Center
Visiting Ames Center
Getting there & parking
Ramp parking available adjacent to the venue, free of charge.
Entry & venue rules
No guns or other weapons. No outside food or beverage. No video cameras or still cameras.
Children & age policy
Children allowance rules vary by performance. The general rule is that children under the age of two are admitted free of charge, but must be held on an adult's lap.
Box office
Tuesday-Friday: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Summer Hours: Wednesday-Friday: 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Event days: 90 minutes prior to the start of ticketed events
952-895-4685
The box office accepts cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express.
Venue information published by the ticket provider. Policies change, so check before you travel.
Getting around
Nearest transit
- Heart Of City P&R β 2 min walk Β· bus stop
- Burnsville Pkwy β 2 min walk Β· bus stop
- Travelers Trail E β 2 min walk Β· bus stop
- Burnsville Pky β 2 min walk Β· bus stop
- Travelers Trail β 2 min walk Β· bus stop
- Pillsbury Av S β 3 min walk Β· bus stop
Parking nearby
- Car park β 1 min walk
- Heart of the City β 2 min walk
Eat & drink nearby
- Mediterranean Cruise Cafe β 1 min walk Β· restaurant
- Caribou Coffee β 2 min walk Β· cafe
- Jensen's Cafe β 3 min walk Β· restaurant
- Tawakal Restaurant β 3 min walk Β· restaurant
- The Buzz Coffee & Cafe β 8 min walk Β· cafe
- Bricksworth Beer β 10 min walk Β· pub
Surroundings from OpenStreetMap contributors, licensed under ODbL. Walking times are estimates.
Upcoming Events

Motown Christmas
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VIP Prejudging: NPC Minnesota State Championships
VIP Tickets guarantee seating in the first few rows, with seats available on a first-come, first-served basis within the VIP section. Please note that VIP tickets do not include backstage access.

Prejudging: NPC Minnesota State Championships

VIP Finals: NPC Minnesota State Championships
VIP Tickets guarantee seating in the first few rows, with seats available on a first-come, first-served basis within the VIP section. Please note that VIP tickets do not include backstage access.

Finals: NPC Minnesota State Championships

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
Rocky Mountain High Experience: A John Denver Christmas
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Christmas with Lorie Line 2026
The Queen of the Piano returns to the stage once again this holiday season, bringing good news and joy with her concert grand piano. Touring for 37 years, Ms. Line will share all the favorite hits of ...

Dakota Valley Symphony and Chorus Presents - A Musical Christmas Carol
Twin Cities Ballet: A Minnesota Nutcracker
Run Run Rudolph The Tour
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Christmas With Elvis
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Who Brought the Humbug?
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An Andy and Bing Christmas
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Jim Brickman: A Christmas Celebration
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Blue Violin's Retro Rock & Roll New Year's Eve
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