Join us for a night of mystery, murder, and laughter at an upcoming public dinner theater show in Minneapolis. Open to all — no group needed!
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Three-Course Meal
Enjoy a full dinner while the mystery unfolds around your table.
Live Performance
Professional actors perform a hilarious whodunit right in the room.
You Solve the Crime
Interrogate suspects, gather clues, and submit your final accusation.
Two Hours of Fun
Shows run approximately two to two and a half hours, including dinner.
Dinner Menu
Stillwater Event Center
$59 + fees
Approximately 2 to 2.5 hours including dinner
1920s Mafia Wedding
Conveniently located just off Highway 36, offering easy access for all guests. It’s only minutes from the heart of historic downtown Stillwater.
Friday Events: 7:00 PM arrival, 7:30 PM show start time. Saturday Events: 6:30 PM arrival, 7:00 PM show start time.
Parking: There is free parking on-site. The main entrance is street level.
Current Showtimes
Looking for one of the most interactive dinner experiences in the Twin Cities? Experience an evening of mystery, comedy, and audience participation with The Murder Mystery Company's Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows.
Inspired by nearly 25 years of producing immersive entertainment, our public shows combine a delicious dinner with a live interactive mystery where the audience becomes detectives working together to solve the crime before the killer strikes again.
This isn't a traditional dinner theater performance where you simply sit and watch. Your table becomes part of the investigation as you gather clues, question suspects, compare theories, and make accusations in a mystery where the killer could be anybody in the room.
Our professional actors guide the experience from beginning to end, creating an environment where introverts and extroverts alike can participate at whatever level feels comfortable.
Can your group solve the mystery before the final reveal?
From the moment you arrive, you'll enter a world where everyone becomes part of the story.
Some outgoing guests may be invited to become suspects in the evening's mystery, complete with simple character information and light costume pieces. Everyone else joins the investigation as detectives working with their table to gather clues, question suspects, and solve the crime.
Our professional actors guide the experience every step of the way, making participation easy, fun, and completely optional.
Whether you're leading the interrogation or quietly comparing clues with your tablemates, there's a role for every personality type.
More Than Dinner. An Interactive Experience.
Your ticket includes:
A professionally produced live Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show
A delicious dinner served during the performance
An opportunity to become part of the investigation
Audience participation at your comfort level
Professional actors guiding the experience from start to finish
A unique night out in Minneapolis and St. Paul
No two performances are ever exactly alike.
The audience changes.
The suspects change.
The theories change.
The laughter never does.
Perfect for Date Nights, Birthdays, and Group Outings
Searching for a fun Birthday celebration that goes beyond dinner and drinks?
Trying to find one of the Twin Cities' most interactive group experiences?
Our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows are popular for:
Date Nights
Birthdays
Anniversaries
Group Outings
Double Dates
Visitors exploring Minneapolis and St. Paul
Anyone looking for something different to do in the Twin Cities
It’s no surprise guests return again and again to experience our ever-changing themes and mysteries.
New Themes Throughout the Year.
Every month features a different mystery filled with new suspects, fresh storylines, hilarious characters, and exciting surprises. Travel from a glamorous Billionaire’s Masquerade Ball to a 1920s Mafia Wedding, an Old Hollywood gala, an ’80s Battle of the Bands, a Wedding Gone Wrong, or a festive Holiday Party.
Costumes are always encouraged—but never required.
New Mysteries Throughout the Year
Our mysteries rotate throughout the year with new suspects, themes, stories, and surprises.
Travel from a glamorous masquerade ball to a roaring twenties wedding, an old Hollywood gala, an '80s rock concert, or a holiday party gone terribly wrong.
Costumes are always encouraged but never required.
Reserve Your Seats
Seats are limited for every Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Show at Stillwater Event Center. Reserve your tickets today for an unforgettable evening of dinner, comedy, mystery, and audience participation just outside Minneapolis.
Reserve Now →Frequently Asked Questions About Our Public Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Shows
A murder mystery dinner show is a live, interactive theater experience where professional actors perform a whodunit story around your meal — and you’re part of the action. At the Stillwater Events Center in Stillwater, Minnesota, you’ll spend the evening uncovering clues, questioning suspicious characters, and competing with others at your table to solve the crime before dessert is served. It’s a lively night out where the audience plays just as big a role as the cast.
The show itself runs approximately two hours. Doors open thirty minutes before showtime, and we recommend arriving within that window — late arrivals are not permitted entry once the show has begun. Plan for roughly two and a half to three hours total for the full evening, including dinner.
Tickets can be purchased through our website at murdermysterydinnerminneapolis.com. Gift cards are also available and can be redeemed for ticket purchases through Eventbrite. Note that gift cards apply to public show tickets only and cannot be used toward private events.
Our Minneapolis shows are held at the Stillwater Events Center, located at 1910 Greeley St S, Stillwater, MN 55082. The venue is conveniently located just off Highway 36, offering easy access for all guests. It’s only minutes from the heart of historic downtown Stillwater. There is free parking on-site. The main entrance is street level.
From Downtown Minneapolis: Take I-94 East towards St. Paul. Merge onto MN-36 East (exit 242A) toward Stillwater. Continue on MN-36 East for approximately 10 miles. Take the Greeley St S exit. Turn right onto S Greeley St. The event center is north of Highway 36. Exit: Follow CA-60 E for about 50 miles, then transition to CA-91 West briefly to take Exit 64 for Mission Inn Avenue. Arrival: Turn onto Mission Inn Avenue and continue to Vine Street; the restaurant is located in a historic building at 3191 Mission Inn Ave. Merge onto US-36 West: Follow I-25 N and take the exit for US-36 W toward Boulder. Exit at Sheridan Blvd: Take the CO-95 S/Sheridan Blvd exit. Arrive at Destination: Continue on Sheridan Blvd to the restaurant located at 9145 Sheridan Blvd.
Business casual is perfectly appropriate. Dressing to the theme of the show is encouraged if you want to lean in — there's a Best Costume award at the end of the night — but it's never required. Come as you are.
Yes. Your ticket includes a three-course meal: appetizer, entrée, and dessert, served through The Stillwater Events Center. Dietary accommodations for vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free diets are available — This venue requires dietary restrictions to be communicated before attending. Please reach out to the Stillwater Event Center for detailed ingredient information.
The show runs at a PG-10 to PG-13 level. There's no swearing or graphic content, but the scripts include innuendo and adult situations that may not be suitable for younger children. Families do attend, and children are welcome at a parent's discretion — though most guests are 18 and up. There is no separate kids' menu or adjusted ticket pricing for children.
Seating is based on party size. When you arrive, let the host or hostess know how many are in your group, and they'll seat you together. Tables accommodate six to eight people.
Yes. Private events are available for birthdays, corporate team building, holiday parties, and other group occasions throughout Minneapolis and the surrounding area. Private bookings can be hosted at your own venue or a local partner location. To inquire, call our event planning team at (888) 643-2583, available Monday through Friday, 9 am to 7 pm EST.
Late arrivals are not admitted once the show has started. Doors open thirty minutes before showtime — plan to arrive during that window for the best experience and to make sure you're seated before things get underway.
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