Arts + Entertainment

2617 East Third Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55812

394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

The Art Dock is a locally owned gallery in the DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace featuring local and regional artists. Here you’ll find a wide selection of one-of-a-kind pieces from fine pottery, stained glass, jewelry and photography to paintings, fiber, cards, wood pieces and more.

1600 Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth, MN 55811, USA

A locally owned store in the Miller Hill Mall … a fun clothing boutique and an Art Fair Studio, with one-of-a-kind artwork, clothing and jewelry. Add lots of LOVE & FUN to your wardrobe! Stop in and you’re sure to find something that will be “right up your alley.”

Bayfront Festival Park 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Few things are more fun than a summer concert on the shores of our Big Lake. And Bayfront Festival Park makes it better! Enjoy comfortable concert surroundings, updated facilities, enhanced vendor areas, spectacular landscaping and a natural amphitheater with unobstructed views of every concert, plus ships in the harbor beyond.

601 North 56th Avenue West, Duluth, MN, USA

An artists haven in West Duluth featuring local artists and small businesses. The place in West Duluth to shop small and support local artisans and makers, from candles to prints, to home goods and art kits, to wall art and jewelry and so much more!

1813 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55806, USA

Bent Paddle Brewing Co., located in the heart of the Lincoln Park Craft District, is the perfect venue for your next special event! Our versatile event spaces can accommodate gatherings of all sizes, from intimate get-togethers to grand celebrations.

4313 Haines Road, Duluth, Minnesota 55811

Bentleyville “Tour of Lights” brings people together to create delightful memories for all! Bentleyville is a FREE Walk Through Light Show! Parking is $10 per vehicle.

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Visit the new and updated Bob Dylan Way website, where you can be sure to find historical information about Bob Dylan and his connections to Duluth.

East 1st Street & North 2nd Avenue East, Duluth, MN, USA

The Clayton Jackson McGhie Memorial, Inc. was formed in June 2000. It was a culmination of years of individual people keeping the stories of what happened to Isaac McGhie, Elmer Jackson and Elias Clayton alive in their way. It acknowledges a dark history with hopes for brighter future.

2920 W Michigan St, Duluth, MN 55806, USA

A premier restaurant, bar, brewery and event venue honoring Duluth’s golden industrial age. Enjoy wood-fired flavor, from steaks to pizzas to wings and everything in between. Also, it’s the perfect setting for large groups and gatherings.

2920 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN, USA

A premier restaurant, bar, brewery and event venue honoring the American worker and Duluth’s golden industrial age. Our Event Center and Malting Building venues can accommodate up to 600 guests for the wedding of your dreams.

394 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

This Duluth Landmark began as a warehouse and manufacturing site in 1909. The 1985 renovation created the DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace, a multi-use building with a collection of retail shops, restaurants, conference rooms, offices and other small businesses.

202 W 2nd St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

AICHO strives to honor our ancestors, to reclaim our traditional art and support Indigenous People, and empower our community and the future generations to come. You can find rotating exhibits in the Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center, located in the American Indian Community Housing Organization’s Gimaajii-Mino-Bimaadizimin building.

109 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

Dubh Linn’s is a family-owned Duluth restaurant offering delicious homemade lunch and dinner. Proud to offer hand-crafted beers from its brewery and a wide selection of whiskey. Plus comedy nights!

506 W Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

The Duluth Art Institute is temporarily closed. It will reopen in a new location Summer of 2024. The Duluth Art Institute enriches daily life with dynamic, innovative visual arts programming that upholds excellence and promotes inclusive community participation. It creates opportunities for artists to share what they’ve created in a place where people can come together to discuss their own perspectives and interpretations.

Duluth Budgeteer News

424 West 1st Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

The Duluth Budgeteer News is a newspaper in Duluth, Minnesota. It is published by Forum Communications, which bought it in 2006.

2125 W Superior St, Duluth, Minnesota 55806

Children need free play time to discover new things about themselves and the world around them. Our exhibits are designed with little instruction to give kids the freedom to find their own solutions.

350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

We are the epicenter of entertainment in Duluth, Minnesota. You’ve found the place to cheer on your hockey team, hold a conference or toast your family and friends on your special day. With sweeping views of Lake Superior, 25 meeting rooms, two ballrooms, two hockey arenas and an emphasis on sustainable practices, plan your next big occasion at the DECC.

424 West 1st Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

The Duluth News Tribune is your #1 source for news, weather, and sports around Duluth and throughout Minnesota. While circulation is heaviest in the Twin Ports metropolitan area, delivery extends into northeastern Minnesota, northwestern Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The paper has a limited distribution in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

211 E Superior St, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Operating since 1914, Duluth Playhouse is one of the oldest non-profit theater companies in the nation, providing exceptional entertainment, unforgettable experiences and vital stories from its beautiful home at the iconic NorShor Theatre. Based in the heart of downtown Duluth, the Playhouse lives out its mission of creating opportunities in the theatrical arts that educate, entertain and engage the region. Audiences are swept away by live orchestras, epic production designs and unbelievable performances.

1924 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA

Art gallery and pottery makerspace, featuring Karin Kraemer’s Maiolica—an in-glaze, hand painted, tin glaze technique, Luke Krisak stoneware, and the largest collection of Northern Minnesota ceramisist’s works.

1915 West Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA

Welcome to Duluth Press 101, a stay where history and architectural excellence meet. This two-bedroom unit in the heart of Lincoln Parks Craft District features two bedrooms both with plush queen beds and a queen sleeper sofa in the living area for extra guests. Experience comfort and luxury in The Historic Duluth Press Building. We can’t wait to welcome you!

130 West Superior Street, STE, LL2-120, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Established in 1931, the DSSO continues to bring classical melodies and current pops concerts to the DECC’s Symphony Hall. The volunteer DSSO Symphony Chorus often joins the DSSO for choral-orchestral masterworks, operas, and pops concerts.

200 Lake Place Drive, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

Endion Station Inn is a 5-bed, 5-bath boutique hotel (with free private parking), located in the heart of Canal Park, one of Duluth’s most vibrant and recreation-oriented districts. Stay the night just steps away from Lake Superior and The Lakewalk, where you will find fantastic restaurants, bars, boutiques, coffee shops, art galleries, and so much more.

600 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Fitger’s is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The brewery’s industrial smokestack and water tower now carry the Fitger’s name and star logo as regional landmarks.

129 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Owned and operated by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Fond-du-Luth Casino is located at 129 East Superior Street in the heart of downtown Duluth. Open daily for guests 18 years of age and older.

3300 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota 55804

Come see why Glensheen Mansion, perched on the shore of Lake Superior, is the most visited historic home in Minnesota. Our 12-acre estate features gardens, bridges, and the famous 39-room mansion built with remarkable 20th-century craftsmanship, telling the story of the Duluth region.

522 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

For over 40 years Grandma’s has grown, expanded, and has become a family of landmark restaurants synonymous with delicious, generous portions, fun history… and Minnesota.

231 East Superior Street, Suite 130, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Where weddings & events you have only dreamed of come true at a truly incredible price! Our pricing is competitive with any other venue in the area. You can have the opulence of the Ballroom within your budget!

11 E Michigan St.

Halcyon House is a worker-owned cooperative wellness center and teahouse. We offer massage therapy, yoga, acupuncture, sound bowl bathing sessions, an art gallery, and meditation/mindfulness spaces. We also sell a variety of traditional small batch tea.

202 W. 2nd Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Experience Indigenous culture through Duluth’s first Indigenous-led art gallery and art shop, featuring over 70 different contemporary Indigenous artists. Shop here for original art, giclee prints, jewelry, pottery, books, apparel, and Indigenous traditional food including teas, wild rice and maple syrup.

23 W. 1st Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Welcome! Joseph Nease Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in downtown Duluth, MN. Similar in scope to its progenitor in Kansas City, MO; the gallery features exhibitions of drawing, painting, ceramics, photography, sculpture, installation, and new media by artists regional, national and international.  For our current exhibition, please select the Exhibitions link.

902 East First Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55805

Dedicated to education by preservation of the original handwritten letters and documents of iconic leaders of the past who have shaped history.

Brighton Beach Road, Duluth, MN, USA

Congdon Blvd. & Brighton Beach Rd. | Duluth, MN Located at the eastern edge of Duluth, Kitchi-Gammi Park — formerly Brighton Beach — is where locals and visitors alike come to soak up the raw beauty of Lake Superior’s shoreline. Known for its wave-washed stone beach and iconic views, this lakeside gem offers everything from picnic tables and public grills to a swing set and carry-in canoe access. Originally developed in 1922 as an auto tourist campground, the park now serves as a peaceful escape for swimming, paddling, birdwatching, and biking. It also marks the eastern end of the Lakewalk, making it the perfect launch point for a scenic stroll or ride along the lake. Planning something special? The pavilion is available for weddings and events — with the world’s largest freshwater lake as your backdrop. Take a virtual tour of Brighton Beach to explore the space before your visit.

Gichi-Ode’ Akiing (Lake Place Park), Duluth, MN 55802

Dedicated on August 21, 2003, the Korean Veterans Memorial honors the men and women who served in the Korean conflict. Learn about Duluth’s B Company, a highly decorated group of local soldiers, most of whom served in combat. The memorial is illuminated and especially poignant at night.

357 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

Lake Superior Art Glass is Minnesota’s premier glass art studio and gallery, offering the works of more than 60 artists from across the country, as well as live demonstrations, classes, and more, all connecting people to the process of making glass art. Exposing the public to this fascinating medium brings more awareness and generates excitement that will inspire a new generation of glass artists and appreciators.

600 Canal Park Dr, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

It’s always free to visit the Lake Superior Marititme Visitor Center (or marine museum), though donations are gratefully accepted. The center is handicap accessible and restrooms are public. Interactive exhibits, season programming. School programs require teachers and chaperones present. No food, drink, or pets allowed in the building at any time. Movie programs available upon request.

506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55805

The museum is proud to be open seven days a week, making it a great option all year-round. Stop by and see the impressive collection of railroad equipment unique to the region. The museum is self-guided, and takes about an hour to see it all – longer depending how much time you wish to spend with each exhibit.

11 West Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802, United States

Set in an historic building downtown, Lizzards features original works by local and regional artists. Lizzards also provides archival, museum style framing by experienced and knowledgable staff.

1023 University Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55812

The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium offers live, interactive shows and full-dome theater presentations. From traditional star displays and cultural shows that show the importance of astronomy around the world, to feature presentations that whisk you through the depths of outer space, the planetarium has something for curious stargazers of all ages. Public shows are offered every Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. The current show schedule can be found on their website.

Master Framing Gallery

1431 London Road, Duluth, Minnesota 55805

The highest quality custom framing, wonderful art gallery with many local artists, and exclusive representative of Ladona Tornabene’s photography.

506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

The Minnesota Ballet’s mission is to inspire appreciation of the art of dance through performance and education. In all of its endeavors the Minnesota Ballet advances and celebrates diversity, inclusion, and equity, which richly nourish the art of dance.

211 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

The NorShor Theatre is a landmark 1910 theater that has recently undergone a dramatic restoration. After weathering its share of milestones and misfortune, a new life and new legacy are unfolding for this legendary venue. Located in downtown Duluth’s Historic Arts and Theater (HART) District, the restored NorShor Theatre is bringing new economic development, new productions, and new possibilities to the Twin Ports.

506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

All aboard! Take a ride on one of the North Shore Scenic Railroad’s historic passenger cars to relive the golden age of railroad travel. The NSSR offers daily train rides from Memorial Day to mid-October.

We offer instructed paint classes for anyone interested in exploring their creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your very own masterpiece – all supplies included. Our events are hosted at many different local venues with fun and inviting atmospheres where food and beverage are available to purchase while you paint!

222 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Start off your weekend the right way—with a hilarious Improv show at Zeitgeist. This new team of fresh, funny local talent will perform game-style Improv made famous by “Whose Line Is It Anyway”. It’s fast-paced, smart, entertaining comedy from some of the finest talent our region has to offer.

350 Harbor Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

In the heart of Canal Park, set against the majestic Aerial Lift Bridge, is a Great Lakes vessel you can’t miss – and won’t want to. Despite carrying iron ore and coal for 40 years through treacherous storms, the William A. Irvin remains in mint condition today. Tour the proud former flagship of U.S. Steel’s Great Lakes Fleet or schedule a group visit, get ticketing information and discover its rich history.

361 Canal Park Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Showcasing regional and local artists in painting, printing, jewelry and more.

805 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Sir Ben’s offers their customers an authentic English Tavern with homemade foods, live music, a huge variety of beers and a relaxed dining experience. Sir Ben’s brings out the feel of Duluth’s historic lakeside and embraces the English tavern atmosphere. Fantastic homemade foods, 20+ beers on tap and a full bar with live music six nights a week.

8551 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55807, USA

Located at the bottom of the hill right off Grand Avenue; 8551 Grand Avenue Duluth, MN 55810. This chalet is fully equipped with: Bathrooms Rental Tickets Riverside Bar & Grill Art Display by Adam Swanson

506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

The St. Louis County Depot is a landmark cornerstone of arts and cultural organizations that entertain, educate, inspire and provide space for diverse guests. The Depot provides new, engaging experiences; is a destination and a community center; and fosters community through education and entertainment that enhances the quality of life for visitors.

222 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Our Renegade Improv teams performs multiple nights a week to sold-out crowds in Downtown Duluth and also at private events. Comprised of talented artists that sometimes act in our mainstage productions as well, these weekly performances are completely made up with engaging audience participation.

The Lakewalk, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Offering more than beautiful lake views and charming shops and restaurants, Duluth’s waterfront is an expression of art. Prized sculptures represent the social, cultural and historical values of Duluth and its Sister Cities in Vaxjo, Sweden; Thunder Bay, Ontario; Perozavodsk, Russia; and Ohara, Japan, for a casual stroll through an outdoor gallery of international art.

319 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807, USA

Duluth’s original Art Deco theatre presents movies, concerts, events and serves a wide selection of beer and wine, concessions and plenty of popcorn.

Tischer Photographic Gallery

5 West Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Welcome to the photography of Ryan Tischer featuring exceptional images of Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior and the surrounding region. We sell museum quality artwork for your home or business from many locations in the Lake Superior region including Gooseberry Falls, Split Rock Lighthouse, Tettegouche State Park, the Superior Hiking Trail, and Duluth.

5797 North Shore Drive, Duluth, Minnesota 55804

We have restored the past for your pleasure and education in Tom’s Logging Camp. Our camp offers an authentic duplicate of a typical Northern Minnesota Logging Camp, with all the building and articles, original tools and equipment from that by-gone era.

1201 Ordean Court, Duluth, Minnesota 55812

The Tweed is inclusive and functions as an art collecting and teaching museum that promotes learning through collections stewardship, exhibits, and diverse art programs for all ages. Founded in 1949 to serve students and Minnesotans, and built in 1958 on the UMD campus, the Tweed operates today in a 33,000 sq. ft. facility. Its collections consist of European, American, and global art. Over time, the Indigenous collections, which began 2007 with a major donation, grew significantly. Today, the museum serves several Indian reservations in our region, rural/urban Minnesota communities, and bordering states such as Wisconsin, Michigan, and Canada.

1211 Ordean Court, Duluth, Minnesota 55812

Welcome to the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS)! Our name may have changed, but our academic offerings remain the same. CAHSS offers nearly 40 majors, 33 minors, and three certificate programs from ten different departments that bring together a wide range of academic disciplines. CAHSS programs help students interpret the past, understand the present, and shape the future.

1211 Ordean Court, Duluth, Minnesota 55812

Minnesota’s top rated School of the Arts and the first choice in Fine Arts. The University of Minnesota Duluth’s School of Fine Arts educates students & the public in the visual & performing arts. SFA is also honored to serve as a cultural center for the region presenting over 300 events each season from Theatre productions to Music concerts, and Visual Culture Lectures to Museum art exhibitions, and private music lessons to motion capture videography. Tickets: 218-726-8561 or tickets.umn.edu View the full SFA event calendar at sfa.d.umn.edu

Veterans Evergreen Memorial Highway

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A colorful alternative to I-35, the Veteran’s Memorial Highway follows the scenic St. Louis River from Duluth to Askov through Jay Cooke and Banning State Parks. It’s a perfect “Sunday Drive” any day of the week.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Lakeplace Park, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

A tribute to the brave men and women who died and to those who have not yet returned, this solemn memorial offers a place of healing for veterans and their families. As the sun rises over Lake Superior, each name on the wall is illuminated, and as it sets, a beacon is aimed skyward-like the flashlight of a lost soldier showing our veterans the way home.

10 Observation Road, Duluth, Minnesota 55811

Opportunity is everywhere. Let WDIO help find the career path that’s right for you. We’re partnering with local businesses, connecting them with people who are READY TO WORK.

324 N Central Ave, Duluth, MN 55807, USA

Wussow’s Concert Café is a locally owned coffeehouse featuring live music, a full espresso bar, homemade fare, and a fun variety of beer and wine. The next time you’re in the neighborhood, stop in and check out what’s cooking in our kitchen and on the stage.  

222 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN 55802, USA

The Zeitgeist Arts building is a hub for film, food, art, and community in downtown Duluth. We are your home for a movie theater, performance theater, art gallery and restaurant & bar. This is also the home stage for Renegade Theater Company. We thrive on connecting creatives and community members.

222 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA

The Zeitgeist Arts building is a hub for film, food, art, and community in downtown Duluth. We are your home movie theater, performance theater, art gallery and restaurant & bar. We thrive on connecting creatives and community members.

222 East Superior Street, Duluth, MN, USA

Welcome to the Zinema – Duluth’s first and only nonprofit, independent movie theater. Every day we’re showing the best in all types of cinema – from new releases, to documentary films, to classic and cult favorites, and foreign films. Our programming is thoughtfully curated with our community in mind.

31 W Superior St

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222 East Superior Street, Duluth, Minnesota 55802

Welcome back to the Zinema 2 Movie Theater! Check out our programming or rent the theater for your own private event!