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Welcome to Opera Baltimore
Whether you're a longtime opera fan or attending for the first time, we're here to make your experience easy, welcoming, and unforgettable. Here's what to know before you join us:
Venues
Opera Baltimore performances take place at:
The Engineers Club (11 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD)
Stephens Hall Theatre at Towson University (8000 York Road, Towson, MD)
Visit operabaltimore.org/your-visit for directions, parking info, and accessibility details for each venue. Tickets
You can purchase tickets:
Online at operabaltimore.org
By phone at 443.445.0226
In person at the venue beginning one hour before the performance (subject to availability)
Tickets are emailed as PDFs—print them or show them on your phone. Tickets are non-refundable, but we may be able to exchange them for a future performance. Or consider donating your unused ticket to support our Pay Opera Forward program. Discounts & Free Tickets
Opera should be for everyone. Here are a few ways to access discounted admission:
Opera Passport holders receive 10% off full-priced tickets (call and mention code OBPASSPORT10)
Seniors and those with visual impairments can receive 20% off tickets through support from the Elaine Mintzes Estate Trust (call to request)
Our Pay Opera Forward program provides free tickets to anyone for whom cost is a barrier—request one here: bit.ly/payoperaforward
What to Wear
There’s no formal dress code. Many attendees enjoy dressing up and making a night of it—others come in business casual. We encourage you to wear what makes you feel like the best version of yourself. When to Arrive
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before curtain to allow time for parking, picking up your tickets, and getting settled. Some performances feature pre-show talks, which begin about 60 minutes before curtain—check your ticket or our website for details. Late Arrival Policy
Late seating is extremely limited and not guaranteed. When available, a single late seating opportunity is offered during the first act at the discretion of our front of house staff. We strongly recommend planning ahead for parking and traffic—please do not rely on late seating. Accessibility
All Opera Baltimore venues offer wheelchair-accessible seating and entrances. Please call 443.445.0226 in advance to reserve accessible seating. Accessible seats do sell out, so early booking is recommended. Children and Families
We welcome children age 6 and up who are able to sit quietly throughout the performance. Strollers must be parked in designated areas in the lobby. Supertitles and Language
Most productions are performed in the original language with English supertitles projected above the stage. Some works may be sung in English with titles provided for accessibility. You’ll always be able to follow the story. Run Time
Opera Baltimore productions typically run 2 to 2.5 hours, including at least one intermission. Visit the event page for performance-specific details. Programs and Concessions
Printed programs are available at all performances. Concessions are available at most venues before the show and during intermission. Photography & Phones
Photos and video are not permitted during the performance. Feel free to take photos in the lobby or with our signage before the show or during intermission—and tag us @operabaltimore. Feeling Unwell or Exposed to COVID-19? If you're feeling unwell or have tested positive, please stay home and contact us as soon as possible. We’ll work with you to reschedule or donate your ticket.
09/19/2026
And now… OPERA DOGS! We are so grateful to all our furry (and human) friends who attended our Fall for Opera performances last weekend. There are a million and one ways to be an opera-goer, but snuggled up with our best friends under a late-summer Maryland sky is one of our favorites.
Photo credit: Allyssa Noone .noone19
🎤 Did you know that opera singers don’t use microphones? Soprano and opera advocate Mary Elizabeth Williams spills about this unbelievable fact.
🗓️ Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30
Performed in Opera Baltimore's signature up-close format at our home venue at the Engineers Club, this special event invites audiences to experience Mozart's extraordinary music the way we believe opera is most powerful: through the thrilling immediacy of the unamplified human voice. Projected English translations and our intimate performance space make every emotional turn accessible, whether you're discovering Don Giovanni for the first time or returning to a beloved masterpiece.
Featuring a newly created chamber orchestration by Husan Chun-Novak, Don Giovanni Portraits offers a rare opportunity to hear Mozart's masterpiece with exceptional clarity and intimacy, revealing details, relationships, and musical brilliance that can be experienced in a deeply personal way.
Tickets are selling quickly at operabaltimore.org/don-giovanni-portraits
09/15/2026
Let the artistry begin! Yesterday our Don Giovanni cast had their first sing through of this thrilling opera and we’re bringing you the behind the scenes photos! 🔥
Get your tickets today via the link in our bio
Stephen’s hall at Towson University
October 9, 7:30pm
October 11, 3:00pm
Photography provided by Dane Suarez
This production is in collaboration with OperaDelaware
09/12/2026
There’s one more chance to experience “Fall for Opera,” our free, family-friendly concert experience in your own backyard. At Opera Baltimore, we believe in Building Community through Opera, so we’re all about enriching our community and bringing us closer together. Don’t miss out on this chance to be part of something special.
📅 Sunday, September 13, 2026
📍 The Lot - Hamilton Lauraville Mainstreet
⏰ 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
Fall for Opera at The Lot will take place rain or shine. If there is inclement weather, the concert will be moved to the interior space. First come first served. Chairs are permitted outside only. This Fall for Opera performance is made possible by our collaboration with B’more....U Mentoring Scholarship.
Register at operabaltimore.org/fallforopera.
09/11/2026
Now we’re in the swing of things! We’re continuing our free “Fall for Opera” weekend at Patterson Park, where you have another opportunity to experience live opera in your own backyard. Meet your neighbors for dinner and a show, but don’t forget your picnic basket!
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
📍 Patterson Park Observatory
⏰ 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
You’ll find us At the intersection of Patterson Park Ave and Pratt St. (Closest GPS address: 27 S. Patterson Park Avenue)
Register at operabaltimore.org/fallforopera.
09/07/2026
This week, Opera Baltimore will kick off its free “Fall for Opera” series at Mount Vernon Square, where you’ll experience live opera in your own backyard. These concerts are opportunities for us to come together, share in the joy of music, and create lasting memories. So, come out and join your neighbors for a series of unforgettable performances that celebrate the heart and soul of our city. Register at operabaltimore.org/fallforopera.
We’re closing the September 10th Fall for Opera with a special performance of “Va pensiero” from Nabucco, and we want your voice for the chorus. Sign up and view materials at.operabaltimore.org/va-pensiero.
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026 & Community Sing-Along
📍 Mt Vernon Square - West
⏰ 7:00 PM-8:00 PM
Can’t make it? Join us at Patterson Park and The Lot on September 11th and 13th!
09/04/2026
🍁 As we step into the vibrant colors of fall, Opera Baltimore is delighted to invite you to our FREE “Fall for Opera” series. We’re bringing the timeless beauty of opera to every corner of our beloved city, from the picturesque Patterson Park Observatory to the vibrant urban oasis of The Lot, and the historic charm of Mount Vernon Place West Square.
🗓️ Thursday, September 10, 2026
& Community Sing-Along @ Mt Vernon Square - West*
7:00 PM-8:00 PM
🗓️ Friday, September 11, 2026
Patterson Park Observatory
6:00 PM-7:00 PM
🗓️ Sunday, September 13, 2026
The Lot - Hamilton Lauraville Mainstreet
4:00 PM-5:00 PM
These events are designed for everyone, young and seasoned listeners, offering many their very first taste of the magic of opera. Experience the power of live opera, feel the connection with your community, and discover why you’ll just like we have.
*We’re closing the September 10th Fall for Opera in Mt Vernon with a special performance of “Va pensiero” from Nabucco, and we want you to join us. Register at operabaltimore.org/fallforopera. 🍂
09/01/2026
Opera Baltimore auditions 2026-2027 season!
Calling all local singers to apply for covers, chorus, and comprimario roles!
Audition Date- September 10th 2026
Deadline- September 6th 2026
Season Opportunity
Verdi’s Macbeth
Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas
Outreach and special events programming
Visit the link and apply today: https://tinyurl.com/4tx99ucd
Also available in YAP tracker
08/30/2026
Before Mozart’s Don Giovanni takes the grand stage at Stephens Hall Theatre on October 9 and 11, step inside the story through the characters whose lives it changes forever.
Don Giovanni Portraits brings audiences face to face with Donna Anna, Donna Elvira, Leporello, Zerlina, Don Ottavio, Masetto, and the legendary libertine himself. Through the opera’s most revealing scenes and arias, each character emerges with striking humanity. Their passion, desire, humor, heartbreak, and moral choices drive one of the greatest operas ever written.
Performed in Opera Baltimore’s signature up-close format at the Engineers Club, this special event puts Mozart’s music and the unamplified human voice at the center. Projected English translations make every confrontation clear, whether you are discovering Don Giovanni for the first time or returning to a beloved masterpiece.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Engineers Club, Baltimore, MD
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