University & Church Venues

Cathedral of Saint Paul

The Cathedral dominates the Saint Paul skyline and is situated on the highest point in downtown Saint Paul. For the wider community, as well as for its parishioners, the Cathedral provides opportunities to enhance appreciation for the arts. The parish hosts a regular organ concert series showcasing the Cathedral's two Skinner organs, and The Minnesota Orchestra and Vocal Essence are among the many groups that have performed in the Cathedral. Guided tours are offered at 1pm Tuesdays through Fridays (except for civic holidays and holy days). Individual and group reservations are required. Recommended donations are $5 per person; groups of 10 or more, $2 per person. Please call 651.357.1327 or email us at tour_information@cathedralsaintpaul.org for more information. Learn More

Macalester College

Macalester College is located on historic Grand Avenue, just minutes from both downtowns and the Minneapolis/Saint Paul International Airport. Macalester College can host events from 10-500, in a variety of newly renovated meeting, event and wedding spaces. With in-house A/V, catering and 700 beds available during the summer, Macalester is a perfect location to host your next event or conference. Learn More

St. Catherine University

Centrally located in Saint Paul's Highland Park neighborhood, just minutes from the airport and downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis. St. Catherine University is a perfect location for local and national events. Whether you're planning a large conference, an important meeting or a wedding reception, St. Catherine University has the space and facilities to make your event a success. The scenic Highland Park campus offers a variety of venues for events of all types and sizes. For your convenience, St. Catherine's provides on-site catering so that the food you serve will be tailored to your event. When you're ready, our professional staff look forward to assisting in planning your event. Learn More

University of St. Thomas

The University of St. Thomas is an ideal conference venue for groups of any size. Beginning in the first week of June, UST offers housing for summer conferences and camps in addition to year long access to extensive meeting space for galas, social events, and weddings. Experienced event planners are here to help coordinate every detail of your event or conference to ensure success. Learn More