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MN Opera's World Premiere Gala & Forte Awards Sponsorship
and Program The Saint Paul Hotel
350 Market Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
and After-Party Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
345 Washington Street
St. Paul, MN 55102
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.
- 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)
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)
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)
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)
All Previous Benefits Plus:
- Mutually agreed-upon benefit to be arranged