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Northrop Plaza

Contact Outdoor Spaces Office

The Northrop Plaza connects Northrop to the Mall and acts as the outdoor “front porch.” Watch the activity on Northrop Mall or sit on Northrop’s majestic steps as you relax on a summer day, have lunch, study in the sun, or enjoy a variety of pop-up events. An Outdoor Spaces Application is required for this space.

Amenities Include

  • Portable Sound System can include CD/iPod Connection and Wired and Wireless Microphone

  • Podium

  • Tents (May-Oct)

  • Tables and Chairs (May-Oct)

Details:
Size: 96 feet by 102 feet; 9,792 square feet total

Capacity: 1,000-plus

Cost: University Student Group Rental Rate: No Fee 
University Rental Rate: No Fee 
External Rental Rate: $750

Northrop Columns facing the plaza
Pleople dancing on the Northrop Plaza
Photo by Melissa Bartz
View of Northrop Column facade from the Mall
Photo by Tim Rummelhoff
The Northrop Plaza with tent
Photo by Tim Rummelhoff
Tables with umbrellas on the Nothrop Plaza
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  • Tickets & Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Buy Tickets
    • Northrop Season
    • Event Series
    • Season Packages
    • Discounts
    • Seating Charts
  • Visit
    • Parking & Directions
    • Spaces
    • Food & Drink
    • Policies
    • Accessibility
  • Learn & Engage
    • K-12 Programs
    • Community Engagement
    • Blog
    • Visiting Artists
    • Exhibits
    • U of M Students
    • U of M Faculty & Staff
  • About
    • Mission & Impact
    • History & Future
    • Leaders & Advisors
    • Jobs & Internships
    • Volunteer
    • Event Archive
    • Contact Us
  • Services
    • U Ticketing Services
    • UMN TC Events Calendar
    • Space Rental
  • Give