
Address: 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55102
Upcoming Events: Jump to Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Events
Website/Ticket Link: Ordway Events
Ticket Office 651-224-4222
The Ordway is home to four performing organizations – The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera, the Schubert Club (who also has a museum housed in the Landmark Center) and the Ordway, which hosts traveling shows and Broadway @ Ordway. Here, we share events we are excited to see coming soon and reviews of shows.
Note: Except for special events — like the Flint Hills Family Festival, children under 6 are not allowed in the Ordway theaters.
Related Articles:
- Why We Love Flint Hills Family Festival
- Kid-Friendly Theater, Music and Performing Arts in the Twin Cities

Ordway Inside Out – Free Family Fun at Rice Park
Ordway Inside Out is a series of FREE, Outdoor shows presented by Minnesota Opera, Ordway, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO), and Schubert Club. Each summer, families can drop in to Rice Park to experience free programming on a giant 23’ x 13’ video wall. These recorded shows share some of the most popular Ordway programming of the last few years in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. All Ages. FREE. Drop In. Upcoming Shows: Ordway Inside Out.

What’s Playing at the Ordway:
Upcoming Family-Friendly Events
- Flint Hills Family Festival (FREE) - 05/29/2026 - 05/30/2026 - SEE TIMES
- Spamalot - 06/10/2026 - 06/14/2026 - SEE TIMES
- SIX, The Musical - 06/17/2026 - 06/28/2026 - SEE TIMES
Fun Past Events We Hope to See Again
- 40th Anniversary Open House at the Ordway - 09/21/2025 - 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- The Addams Family, The Musical - 09/30/2025 - 10/05/2025 - SEE TIMES
- The Notebook, The Musical - 11/18/2025 - 11/30/2025 - SEE TIMES
- Jesus Christ Superstar - 12/09/2025 - 12/28/2025 - SEE TIMES
- SPCO Holiday Concert: Handel’s Messiah - 12/18/2025 - 12/21/2025 - SEE TIMES
- The Okee Dokee Brothers Album Release Concert - 01/10/2026 - 01/11/2026 - SEE TIMES
- Sounds of Blackness: “Music for Martin” - 02/20/2026 - 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
- Mrs. Doubtfire - 03/17/2026 - 03/22/2026 - SEE TIMES
Please Note: FamilyFunTwinCities.com is an independent website run by Twin Cities families for Twin Cities families. We attempt to include the information we find most essential as parents. We make every effort to keep up with changes. However, we are not employed by or connected to this venue, and information sometimes changes without our knowledge. We recommend calling or checking the venue’s website for up-to-date information.
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