Adult entertainment

We share information about industry-related laws.

Definition

An adult entertainment business can be any of the following:

  • Adult entertainment center
  • Adults-only bookstore or video store
  • Adults-only motion picture theater

More information on types of entertainment

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What to know

The information on this page should serve as a guideline only.

See list of requirements

Application types

Choose the application that fits your business type.

Entertainment with no alcohol

Complete a place of entertainment application

This type of business:

  • Offers entertainment to the public
  • Does not serve alcoholic beverages

Adult entertainment with alcohol

Complete an on-sale liquor application

This type of business:

  • Offers adult entertainment
  • Sells liquor, wine or beer for drinking at the adult entertainment business

Requirements

Legal rights of entertainers

Download the Know Your Rights sign for entertainers

Food service

If you plan to serve food, you must submit a food plan review.

See food plan review

Customer conduct

Customers at adult entertainment establishments must:

  • Remain fully clothed at all times
  • Abide by all laws prohibiting indecent conduct
  • Act respectfully towards entertainers and staff

Customers at adult entertainment establishments may not:

  • Use derogatory or harassing language
  • Go to dressing rooms or other nonpublic areas of the establishment

The premises are subject to video surveillance.

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 220
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday – Thursday

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Friday

Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

Relay service

612-673-3000

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays