Northrop Inspires

A Season of Radical Joy

Experience the unstoppable pulse of the human spirit that powers the 2026-27 Northrop Season. Limitless artistic imagination courses through a stellar lineup of dance, music, film and communal events, blurring boundaries to create multigenre, multi-sensory collaborations.

Join us for a Northrop Season celebrating diversity and resilience, live musical finesse and inspiration, and the profound, radical joy of shared performance.

We are proud to announce Northrop achieved LEED® Gold certification for Existing Building Operations + Maintenance from the U.S. Green Building Council. Visit our Blog to learn how this years-long effort ties into Northrop and the University of Minnesota's ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability.

We’re always thrilled to welcome you to Northrop—whether you’re a seasoned regular or just getting acquainted with us. To help you feel fully prepared, and to make your time with us smoother than ever, we’ve created a set of Know Before You Go videos that walk you through every step of your visit. We look forward to seeing you!

Getting to Northrop—video

Inside Northrop—video

This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.