Entertainment and recreation

Many businesses need a license from the city. We explain what entertainment and recreation businesses must do.

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Amusement license

You need a license to operate a business with amusement devices.

Billiards license

Billiard halls require a license.

Dance license

The City requires a license for dance hall and dance school businesses.

Extended hours of operation license

A license is required if you want to open early or stay open later than allowable hours...

Place of entertainment license

We share information about offering live entertainment.

Pool license

We explain requirements for public pools in Minneapolis.

Rental hall license

Rental halls must have license to operate in the city.

Shooting gallery license

The City requires shooting galleries or ranges to have a license.

Theater license

Theaters must have a license to operate in the city.
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Special and temporary events

The City has rules for businesses that hold a special or temporary event.
See event rules

Contact us

Business Licenses & Consumer Services

Phone
612-673-2080

Fax
612-673-3399

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

Email Minneapolis 311

Phone

311 or 612-673-3000

TTY

612-263-6850

Hours

7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday – Friday

See list of City holidays