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Gala Sponsorships

For the Future of Opera!

Saturday, October 31 2026 at 4:30PM

COCKTAIL RECEPTION, DINNER, & PROGRAM

The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102

OPERA & AFTER-PARTY

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street
Saint Paul, MN 55012

Celebrate the beginning of a new season with a festive evening of music, dinner, and community at Minnesota Opera’s World Premiere Gala. This one-night-only event welcomes opera lovers from far and wide to gather in support of the artists, creatives, and company that produce this one-of-a-kind art form . 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.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Secure your sponsorship by August 28.

$5,000 MAINSTAGE SPONSORSHIP
FMV: $1,420
(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 2026-2027 season
✷ Complimentary valet parking (two cars total)

SPONSOR
AT $5,000

$7,500 LUMINARY ARTS CENTER SPONSORSHIP
FMV: $2,840
(up to 8 guests)

All Previous Benefits Plus:

✷ VIP backstage tour at Ordway or Luminary during the 2026-2027 season (upon request)
✷ Name recognition and/or logo on gala landing page and email communications
✷ Complimentary valet parking (three cars total)

SPONSOR
AT $7,500

$10,000 COSTUME & SCENE SHOP SPONSORSHIP
FMV: $2,870
(up to 8 guests)

All Previous Benefits Plus:

✷ Podium recognition at Gala on October 31, 2026
✷ Private tour of the MN Opera Center Scene and Costume Shops (upon request)
✷ Creative Team member sits at your table (optional)
✷ Complimentary valet parking (four cars total)

SPONSOR
AT $10,000

$15,000 RESIDENT
ARTISTS SPONSORSHIP
FMV: $2,870
(up to 8 guests)

All Previous Benefits Plus:

✷ Special guest artist sits at your table (optional)
✷ Exclusive meet-and-greet experience with the MN Opera Resident Artists (September 2, 2026)

SPONSOR
AT $15,000

+$15,001 CUSTOM
SPONSORSHIP
FMV: TBD
(up to 8 guests)

All Previous Benefits Plus:

✷ Mutually agreed-upon benefit to be arranged

SPONSOR
AT CUSTOM AMOUNT

PURCHASE A SPONSORSHIP

All sponsorship donations will benefit the whole of MN Opera.
Sponsorships are not area/artist-specific.

GALA TICKETING

Purchase your premium tickets by October 1.

$550 PREMIUM
GALA & OPERA TICKET

✦ Pre-performance cocktail reception and three-course dinner with fine wine
✦ Post-performance after-party with hosted bar
✦ Premium seat at the opera performance
✦ Complimentary valet parking (one car)
✦ FMV: $370

PURCHASE

$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)
✦ FMV: $220

PURCHASE

PURCHASE A TICKET

To request event or sponsorship information, contact Emily Skoblik-Diallo at 612.342.9574 or [email protected]

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