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.
2026 GALA
FOR THE FUTURE OF OPERA
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
Celebrate the beginning of a new season with a festive evening of music, dinner, and community at Minnesota Opera’s World Premiere Gala. With a cocktail reception, a specially curated meal, awards, premium access to the season-opening world premiere of The Many Deaths of Laila Starr, and a lively after-party to close out the night, the evening offers an unforgettable experience for you and your guests – while securing a bright future for opera in Minnesota.
What's Coming Up
JUL
19
Book Club: Blues Legacies and Black Feminism: Gertrude “Ma” Rainey, Bessie Smith, and Billie Holiday by Angela Y. Davis
Black Garnet Books · St. Paul
AUG
16
Book Club: Black Opera: History, Power, Engagement by Naomi Andre
Black Garnet Books · St. Paul
SEP
20
Book Club: Singing Like Germans: Black Musicians in the Land of Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms by Kira Thurman
Black Garnet Books · St. Paul
OCT
31
OCT
31
NOV
05
NOV
07
NOV
08
MAR
13
MAR
18
MAR
20
MAR
21
MAY
08
MAY
09
MAY
13
MAY
15
MAY
16
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.