40th Anniversary Open House

Schedule

Sun Sep 21 2025 at 11:00 am to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts | St Paul, MN

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Free and open to all ages!
2025 marks 40 years of artistic excellence at the Ordway—plus even more milestones. Join us for our Open House as we celebrate the opening of our doors in 1985, as well as 25 years of the Flint Hills Family Festival, and the 10th anniversary of the Concert Hall. It’s a monumental year, and we want to share it with you!
Enjoy self-guided backstage tours, activities for all ages, and performances throughout the day presented by the Schubert Club, Minnesota Opera, and the Ordway. Special appearances by Sounds of Blackness Ensemble, Ballet Co.Laboratory, One Voice Mixed Chorus, Native Arts Collaborative, and more!
FREE, TICKETED EVENT
Reserve passes in advance to secure your spot, or pick yours up at the door
LIVE PERFORMANCES AND ALL-AGES ACTIVITIES
On-stage acts, spontaneous art, and interactive ways to explore the Ordway—all ready to enjoy with friends or the whole family
EVEN MORE TO ENJOY
Free giveaways and chances to win, self-guided tours, your opportunity to take the Ordway stage, and more
Visit Ordway.org/Open-House to find out more and reserve your free passes!
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Where is it happening?

Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, 345 Washington St, St Paul, MN 55102-1419, United States

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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts

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