2026-2027 SEASON
Join us and experience opera as it was meant to be—felt deeply, and together.
Discover something new. With a lineup of works never before seen on the Ordway stage, Minnesota Opera’s 2026-2027 season invites audiences to share in moments of revelation, desire, and transformation. Immersive drama, quiet introspection, and sparkling comedy—drawn from three centuries of music and storytelling—coalesce in a testament to the power of this art form to illuminate what it means to be human.
Edgar in Concert
APRIL 17 & 19
Can one choice change everything? Edgar, just the second opera that Giacomo Puccini ever composed, tells the story of a man torn between the promise of virtue and the allure of vice, where love and desire collide with devastating consequences. Moments of striking lyricism underscore a tale of indecision, self-delusion, and betrayal that leads to ruin. With the MN Opera Orchestra and MN Opera Chorus on stage behind a cast of singers, this rare concert presentation offers a tantalizing glimpse into the mind of a master still discovering his voice, just a few years before his greatest triumphs.
MNOP+ Performances
Upcoming Events
John Churchwell Residency Concert
March 21, 7PM
Gospel Night
April 29, 7PM
PAGLIACCI
MAY 9 – 17
The show must go on, but how? For Canio and his traveling troupe, painted smiles and colorful costumes belie infidelity and betrayal. The façade is shattered when a hidden affair is revealed and a lighthearted night at the theater gives way to jealousy, suspicion, and ultimately violence. As the line between performance and reality blurs and the drama onstage begins to mirror the turmoil offstage, Pagliacci begs the question—does art imitate life, or does life imitate art?
What's Coming Up
MAR
19
MAR
20
MAR
21
MAR
29
APR
17
APR
18
APR
19
APR
29
MAY
07
MAY
09
MAY
10
MAY
14
MAY
14
MAY
16
MAY
17
RESIDENT
ARTIST PROGRAM
For nearly three decades, the Resident Artist Program has been a critical part of MN Opera’s mission to advance the art of opera for today and future generations.
NEW WORKS INITIATIVE
The New Works Initiative is a groundbreaking commissioning program aimed at invigorating the operatic canon with an infusion of contemporary works.
LUMINARY
ARTS CENTER
The Luminary Arts Center encourages artistic growth and human connection with a flexible, inclusive playspace to amplify the power of discovery in its creative community.