2025 Opening Night Gala & Forte Awards
FOR THE LOVE OF OPERA
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1 at 5 PM
Celebrate the start of a new season with an elegant evening of music, dinner, and community at Minnesota Opera’s Opening Night Gala. This one-night-only event welcomes opera lovers from far and wide to gather in support of the artists and stories that light up our stage.
With signature cocktails, an exclusive meal, premium access to the season-opening performance of Così fan tutte, and a lively after-party to close out the night, the evening offers an unforgettable experience for you and your guests—while securing a vibrant future for opera in Minnesota.
TABLE SPONSORSHIPS AND PREMIUM TICKETS ON SALE NOW
GALA SPONSORSHIP
This joyous and exhilarating one-night-only celebration will honor MN Opera’s ongoing commitment to building the future of opera, making it possible to bring our mission to life—today and for generations to come. Sponsors will enjoy a table at the Gala dinner as well as first access to premium seating for the evening’s performance of Così fan tutte at the Ordway, creating a seamless and unforgettable opening night experience for you and your guests.
ABOUT COSÌ FAN TUTTE
With a masterful score by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Così fan tutte presents an eye-opening, honest look at the fickle nature of love, fidelity, and the complex dynamics of human relationships. In the end, audiences will have to decide for themselves what’s real, what’s performance, and whether anyone comes out unscathed. A cast featuring MN Opera Resident Artists lights up the stage with sonorous, affecting, and comedic performances.