Gala Sponsorships
For the Love of Opera!
Saturday, November 1 2025 at 5pm
COCKTAIL RECEPTION, DINNER, & PROGRAM
The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
COSÌ FAN TUTTE & AFTER-PARTY
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN 55012
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.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
$5,000 MAINSTAGE SPONSORSHIP
(up to 4 guests)
✷ Pre-performance cocktail reception and three-course dinner with fine wine
✷ Premium seats at the performance
✷ Post-performance after-party with hosted bar
✷ Name recognition and/or logo placement in the performance program
✷ Invitations to exclusive MN Opera events during the 2025-2026 season
✷ Four complimentary tickets to MN Opera’s community partners for the opera and after-party
✷ Complimentary valet parking (two cars)
$7,500 LUMINARY ARTS CENTER SPONSORSHIP
(up to 8 guests)
All Previous Benefits Plus:
✷ VIP backstage tour at Ordway or Luminary during the 2025-2026 season
✷ Name recognition and/or logo on landing page and email communications
✷ Eight complimentary tickets to community members for the opera and after-party
✷ Complimentary valet parking (four cars)
$10,000 COSTUME & SCENE SHOP SPONSORSHIP
(up to 8 guests)
All Previous Benefits Plus:
✷ Name recognition during program remarks
✷ Private tour of the MN Opera Center Scene and Costume Shops and dinner with the President
✷ Creative Team member sits at your table
$15,000 RESIDENT
ARTISTS SPONSORSHIP
(up to 8 guests)
All Previous Benefits Plus:
✷ Special guest artist sits at your table
✷ Exclusive meet-and-greet experience with the MN Opera Resident Artists
+$15,000 CUSTOM
SPONSORSHIP
(up to 8 guests)
All Previous Benefits Plus:
✷ Mutually agreed-upon benefit to be arranged
All sponsorship donations will benefit the whole of MN Opera.
Sponsorships are not area/artist-specific.
GALA TICKETING
$550 PREMIUM
GALA & OPERA TICKET
✦ Pre-performance cocktail reception and three-course dinner with fine wine
✦ Post-performance after-party with hosted bar
✦ Ticket to opera (B-level or better, depending on availability)
✦ Complimentary valet parking (one car)
$400 PREMIUM
GALA TICKET
✦ Pre-performance cocktail reception and three-course dinner with fine wine
✦ Post-performance after-party with hosted bar
✦ Complimentary valet parking (one car)
To request event or sponsorship information, contact Kristin Matejcek at 612-342-9580 or [email protected]