Reimagining The Commodore as a Best-in-Class Music Venue
Imagine The Commodore ballroom turned into a best-in-class music venue with carefully designed acoustics, warm lighting, and an elevated hospitality experience — with WA Frost level food and beverage, and a programming calendar of performances from regional and touring artists.
We're working to transform The Commodore into a best-in-class, high-fidelity music venue in Cathedral Hill.
Our goal is to raise $75,000 to upgrade the sound system, lighting, staging, and infrastructure so local music can thrive in a space built for it.
Founding Perks
If The Commodore has ever been part of your story or you care about the future of local music, please consider contributing to earn the following:
- Priority access to opening‑week reservations
- Invitations to pre‑opening events
- Founding perks for early supporters
Parlour Supporter
Help us reopen the Commodore as a world-class listening room.
- Priority access to opening-week reservations
- Invitation for two to a pre-opening cocktail reception
Ballroom Patron
A little closer to the stage, and to the story.
- Priority access to opening-week reservations
- Invitation for two to a pre-opening cocktail reception
- Two complimentary tickets to a soft-opening music night
- Welcome cocktail for two at opening
Founding Listener
Your donation brings us closer to listening to great music
- Priority access to opening-week reservations
- Invitation for two to a pre-opening cocktail reception
- Two complimentary tickets to a soft-opening music night
- Welcome cocktail for two at opening
- Priority access to a Founders-only event
- 1 Year Social Membership at The University Club of St. Paul - a $1500 value*
Limited: 150 founding spots
*Can also be applied toward an Executive Membership. Not available for current University Club Members.
Commodore Circle
A small circle of patrons helping secure the long-term vision.
- Priority access to opening-week reservations
- Invitation for two to a pre-opening cocktail reception
- Two complimentary tickets to a soft-opening music night
- Welcome cocktail for two at opening
- Priority access to a Founders-only event
- Four guaranteed premium-seat tickets to one headline show in year one
- 1 Year Social Membership at The University Club of St. Paul - a $1500 value*
- A $500 credit at Stout's Island Resort (based on availability)
Limited: 50 Commodore Circle spots
*Can also be applied toward an Executive Membership. Not available for current University Club Members.
10% of all donations go to Keystone Community Services
Supporting food security, youth, and families in our community—including those impacted by immigration enforcement and ICE presence in Minnesota.
