Sarasota Opera
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Performing Arts
About Us
Sarasota Opera produces impassioned opera performances true to the vision of the composer, to entertain, enrich, educate, and inspire a life-long love of opera in our diverse and growing communities. Subscriptions are on sale now for our 2025/26 Opera Season. Single tickets go on sale September 2.
Events
HD at the Opera House: Don Quixote
- Don Quixote ballet film, a lively Royal Ballet production with Spanish flair, comedy, romance, and dazzling choreography set to Minkus’ spirited score.
- Sunday Sep 20, 2026
Sarasota Opera Food & Wine Festival
- Sarasota Opera Food and Wine Festival, a festive event with food tastings, wine samples, and community support for Sarasota Youth Opera.
- Saturday Sep 26, 2026
Classic Movies at the Opera House: Pretty Woman (1990)
- Pretty Woman (1990) at Sarasota Opera House, a classic romantic comedy about an unlikely relationship, transformation, and unexpected love.
- Friday Oct 2, 2026
HD at the Opera House: Rigoletto
- Rigoletto opera film, a powerful Royal Opera production of Verdi’s masterpiece exploring love, betrayal, and revenge in a corrupt world.
- Sunday Oct 4, 2026
Curtain Raiser Dinner
- Celebrate the Sarasota Opera season at the Curtain Raiser Dinner on October 25, 2026. Enjoy fine dining, live performances, and opening night festivities.
- Sunday Oct 25, 2026
Hansel and Gretel
- Hansel and Gretel at Sarasota Opera House, a magical opera of adventure, courage, and family as two siblings face danger in an enchanted forest.
- Friday Oct 30, 2026
Rootabaga Country (Sarasota Youth Opera)
- Rootabaga Country, a whimsical youth opera inspired by Carl Sandburg exploring imagination, family, and self discovery through playful storytelling.
- Saturday Nov 7, 2026 - Sunday Nov 8, 2026