Indianapolis Opera

Beautiful music. Incredible food. Wonderful company. That's what awaits you at our first Opera Cabaret of the season!

Join Indianapolis Opera for Bel Canto, Bella Cucina! at Ambrosia Italian Restaurant, where every course is paired with the timeless sounds of Italy. From beloved opera favorites to charming Neapolitan songs, it's an evening that celebrates the best of Italian culture.

🍽️ Four-course dinner
🍷 Wine & beer included
🎶 Live performances by Indianapolis Opera artists

Seats are limited - reserve yours today at indyopera.org!

🎉 Meet the talented artists of our Fall 2026 Resident Artist Program! 🎉

These exceptional emerging artists represent the next generation of operatic talent, joining Indianapolis Opera for a season of performance, mentorship, and artistic growth.

Since 1983, our Resident Artist Program has helped launch the careers of more than 200 singers who have gone on to perform on some of the world's greatest stages. Now, it's your chance to experience these remarkable artists right here in Central Indiana!

See them live this season at our upcoming Opera Cabaret at Ambrosia or at Opera in the Park! Every performance is an opportunity to support the future of opera while discovering incredible new voices!

Learn more about our Resident Artist Program, upcoming performances, and ways to support these outstanding artists at indyopera.org!

For the dreamers, the fighters, and everyone who believes the world can become something better. ✨
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Indianapolis Opera presents Man of La Mancha, the inspiring Broadway musical based on Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote.
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Windmills become giants. An inn becomes a castle. An ordinary man becomes a courageous knight determined to pursue honor, beauty, and “The Impossible Dream.”
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📅 April 30 & May 1, 2027 at 7:30 PM and May 2, 2027 at 3 PM
📍 The Tobias Theater at Newfields
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Join us for this powerful conclusion to our 52nd Season. Discounted Season Tickets start at $109.65 and are available through September 7, 2026.
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Secure your season seats today at indyopera.org!

A new holiday tradition returns to Indianapolis Opera. 🎄✨

Celebrate the season with Voices of Christmas, an enchanting 75-minute concert featuring the Indianapolis Opera Chorus, guest artists, and a special appearance by an Indianapolis Youth Orchestra string quartet.

Enjoy beautiful arrangements of holiday favorites, highlights from Messiah and Amahl and the Night Visitors, a festive carol sing-along, and a complimentary Cookies & Cocoa reception following the performance.

📅 December 20, 2026
⏰ 2 PM & 5 PM
📍 The Basile Opera Center

Make Voices of Christmas part of your Indianapolis Opera experience this season! Discounted Season Tickets start at just $109.65 and are available through September 7, 2026.

🎟️ Purchase your Season Tickets today at indyopera.org!

Indianapolis Opera is searching for talented artists to join us for upcoming productions and programs.

Chorus Auditions: August 22, 2026

Full Company Auditions (Mainstage • Resident Artist Program • Chorus):
October 2–3, 2026

If you're ready to perform alongside exceptional artists and become part of Indianapolis Opera's growing artistic community, now's the time to apply.

Visit indyopera.org for audition details and application information!

Questions? Email Lyndsay Moy at [email protected].

🇮🇹 Bel Canto, Bella Cucina. 🇮🇹
Beautiful singing. Beautiful cuisine.

Kick off Indianapolis Opera’s 52nd Season with an unforgettable evening at Ambrosia Italian Restaurant, where the flavors of Italy meet the timeless beauty of Italian opera.

Enjoy an intimate performance by Indianapolis Opera artists while savoring a delicious four-course meal, complete with wine and beer, all in one of Indianapolis’ favorite dining destinations.

Whether you’re discovering opera for the first time or returning for another season, this is the perfect night out.

🎟️ Seating is limited—reserve your tickets today at Indyopera.org and join us for the first Opera Cabaret of the season!

If you love Moulin Rouge! or Pretty Woman, you’ll fall in love with La Traviata!

Experience the opera that inspired generations of unforgettable love stories. Verdi’s timeless masterpiece follows Violetta and Alfredo as they navigate passion, sacrifice, and impossible choices in one of the greatest romances ever written.

📍 The Tarkington at the Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
🗓 November 13 & 14 at 7:30 PM & November 15 at 3 PM

Want the best value? Discounted Season Tickets are available now through September 7, with packages starting at just $109.65.

Join us for a season filled with unforgettable stories and extraordinary music.

👉 Secure your seats today at indyopera.org.

The countdown to our 52nd Season starts here! 🎉

Join us for Opera in the Park, our FREE annual outdoor concert that brings world-class music to the heart of Indianapolis.

📍 MacAllister Amphitheater at Garfield Park
📅 September 11, 2026
⏰ 7 PM

Celebrate an evening of beautiful music, community, and the beginning of another unforgettable season with Indianapolis Opera.

Discounted Season Ticket Packages start at just $109.65 and are available through September 7, 2026.

Reserve your seats today and experience every moment of our exciting 52nd Season.

Visit indyopera.org to learn more and purchase your season tickets.

🦞🎉 Today's the day! 🦞🎉

Tonight, we'll gather at the Basile Opera Center for one of Indianapolis Opera's favorite traditions...Lobster Palooza!

We're looking forward to an evening filled with incredible performances, delicious food, laughter, and the generosity of a community that believes in the power of music education.

As we celebrate our final BIG Lobster Palooza, we're especially grateful to everyone joining us, volunteering, sponsoring, and supporting this unforgettable event.

Here's to an amazing night of opera, community, and making a difference. We'll see you soon! ❤️

The countdown is almost over. 🦞🎵
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Lobster Palooza is tomorrow, and we’re incredibly grateful to the sponsors helping make this special evening possible.
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✨ Specialty Cocktails: Nicky Blaine’s Cocktail Lounge
✨ Valet Concierge: Goldstar Management, LLC
✨ Lobster Bib Donor: Red Lobster – Avon, IN
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From the moment you arrive to the final toast, these partners help create the memorable experience our guests have come to love.
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And because this is our final BIG Lobster Palooza fundraiser for the foreseeable future, tomorrow is your last opportunity to be part of this beloved summer tradition.
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🎟️ Grab your tickets now at indyopera.org before they’re gone! 🎟️