2026 Festival Extras

June 27 - August 2, 2026

Enhance your festival experience

Don’t miss these great additional festival performances, events and extras!

Opening Night Celebrations

Celebrate opening night with delicious food and cocktails in the historic Teller House! Opera tickets sold separately.

Sponsored by Kim Morss & Richard Dehncke
and ZIM Consulting.

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CCO In Concert: Opera's Greatest Hits

This fan-favorite concert will return! On Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 join the CCO Orchestra and festival singers for an extravaganza of operatic favorites.

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Nina Odescalchi Kelly Training Artists Matinee

A special annual matinee performance by members of the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Artists Training Program filling principal roles. All seats are offered at an affordable rate! This season: The Marriage of Figaro on July 24.

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Parking

A variety of parking options are available in Central City

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Opera Bus

Leave the driving to us!

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Opera Notes

Free pre-performance talks before main stage events

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Short Works

Short opera scenes featuring members of the Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program

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Lunch & a Song

Members of the Bonfils-Stanton Artists Training Program perform over lunch at the Teller House

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Backstage Magic

Watch our stage crew from IATSE Local 7 as they transform the stage for the Saturday evening performance, plus informative Q&As 

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Après Opera

Join us for four dates to see impromptu performances by the Festival’s artists. Free to attend and no registeration required!

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Teller House Tours

Take a tour of the historic Teller House prior to enjoying a matinee performance!

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St. James Chamber Series

Enjoy concerts performed live by CCO Orchestra chamber artists in the stunning St. James Church. Whether you’re a long-time opera enthusiast or newcomer, all are welcome!

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Opera Adventures

Free! A blend of entertainment and education, families with kids of all ages will enjoy an activity centered around the festival’s performances.

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