Donor Benefits
Minnesota Opera donors receive many exclusive benefits.
Please see below for a complete listing.
Friend Circle
$1–$249
Donor exclusive benefits:
- 20% discount at Merch table at the Ordway
- Donor flash sales or ticket discounts for family and friends at least once a season
Patron Circle
$250–$3,499
All Friend Circle benefits plus…
- Surprise invitation to one special event during the season
- Recognition in online annual report and select programs of the season
- Three parking vouchers to use at Lawson Ramp for Ordway opera performances upon request ($1,000 and above)
Camerata Circle
$3,500–$9,999
All Patron Circle benefits plus…
- Priority access invitations to exclusive events throughout the season such as Opening Night Dinners, Resident Artist Program events, exclusive receptions, and more
- Two passes to backstage intermission receptions at every Ordway subscription performance
- Two additional complimentary tickets to invite guests to one show per season (upon request)
Bel Canto Circle
$10,000+
All Camerata Circle benefits plus…
- Invitations to private events and tailored experiences
- Mutually agreed upon custom benefits
Legacy Circle
Planned Giving
For donors who have included MN Opera in their will or estate plan:
- Invitation to annual Legacy Circle member event with the President & General Director
- Passes to backstage intermission receptions at the Ordway for every subscription performance
- Invitations to special MN Opera events and performances with artists and creative team
- Special recognition in MN Opera’s publications (if desired)
- Private tours of the MN Opera Center, Luminary Arts Center, and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts (upon request)
- Three parking vouchers to use at Lawson Ramp for Ordway opera performances (upon request)
Levels are based on 12 month giving history from your first gift date.
Thank you for being a patron of MN Opera.
If you have questions about your donor benefits, please contact Kristin Matejcek at [email protected].