Conduct at entertainment events.
Minneapolis Code of Ordinances § 385.210
in effect385.210. - Conduct at entertainment events.
(a) Policy. It is the purpose of this section to describe certain conduct at entertainment events which is unbecoming a spectator or participant, disorderly and contrary to the public welfare.
(b) Definition. "Entertainment event" means a theater performance, concert, athletic contest or other show to which the general public is admitted.
(c) Admission. No person shall gain entrance to an entertainment event for which a charge is made without having paid such charge or without the permission of the owner or operator of the event or his or her authorized representative, nor shall any person assist another to gain or attempt to gain such entrance. This section shall not apply to law enforcement personnel entering the premises in the performance of their duties.
(d) Restricted areas. No person shall, without the permission of the owner or operator of the event or his or her authorized representative, enter or be found upon the stage, playing field or other area used or reserved for the performance of the event.
(e) Other conduct. No person shall do any of the following which are declared to be disorderly conduct:
(1) Engage in brawling or fighting.
(2) Intentionally throw any object, thing or article onto a stage, playing field or area where an event is conducted.
(3) Obstruct an aisle, block a properly marked exit, or take or obstruct the seat of another.
(4) Fail or refuse to leave an entertainment event when directed to do so by the owner or operator of the event or an authorized representative. (Code 1960, As Amend., § 870.190; 87-Or-138, § 1, 7-24-87)
Source: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Park and Recreation Board Code of Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/mn/minneapolis/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT15OFIS_CH385INGE_385.210COENEVFetched: 11/2/2026