For The Love of Opera
Event Details
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.
When and Where
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Dinner, Forte Awards, & Fund-a-Dream
The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street
Saint Paul, MN
Così fan tutte Opera Performance & After-Party
The Ordway Center
for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN
Valet Parking at the Saint Paul Hotel is included with all tickets.
Dress Code
Black Tie Optional
Dinner Menu
Italian Inspired Menu by Executive Chef Thomas Sandborgh
Salad Course
Fresh Ciabatta with Butter & Olive Oil
Baby Kale
Ciabatta Vase, Butternut Squash, Roasted Pinenuts, Dried Cranberries, Ricotta Salatta, Cider Vinaigrette
Entrées
your choice of:
Porcini Crusted Seabass
Truffle Risotto, Arugula, Tomato Milanese
Braised Beef Short Rib
Herb Potato Puree, Braised Root Vegetables, Sugo Sauce
Pumpkin Cannelloni
Roasted Pumpkin, Fried Sage, Grana Padana Sauce
Dessert
Millefoglie
Puff Pastry, Chantilly Cream, Raspberries, Chocolate Sauce
Event Timeline
The Saint Paul Hotel
4 PM
Valet Parking, registration, and welcome reception
5:15 PM
Dinner, Forte Awards, and Fund-a-Dream
The Ordway
7:30 PM
The 2025-2026 season begins with Così fan tutte
10:45 PM
Opening Night Gala After-Party
featuring DJ Shannon Blowtorch
12:00 AM
Good Night
MAKE A NIGHT OR WEEKEND OF IT
We’re delighted to share that gala guests can enjoy a special discounted rate at The Saint Paul Hotel during Gala Weekend (October 31–November 2). To reserve, visit www.saintpaulhotel.com, select your dates, choose “Group/Code” from the drop-down menu, and enter the group code 6787491. Prefer the phone? Call 800-292-9292 and ask for the MN Opera Opening Night rate.
Table sponsorships and premium tickets are available now starting at $400.
To register or for more information visit mnopera.org/gala or call 612-333-6669, M-Th 10am-5pm.
RSVP by October 17