Special Events

Join us for one or more of our special summer opera events!  For more information or to make a reservation, contact events@santafeopera.org or 505-986-5903.

Winter Gala

December 14, 2024

Celebrate the holidays at our annual Winter Gala on Saturday, December 14! You are invited to enjoy a champagne reception, dinner by Chef Andrew Fox of the Four Seasons Rancho Encantado, a special operatic performance, and dancing with a live band. The event takes place in Stieren Orchestra Hall on the Santa Fe Opera Campus, with the halls fully decked for the season!

6 PM Champagne Reception
7 PM Dinner & Performance
9 PM Dessert & Dancing

Tickets: $750, $1,250 and $2,500 per person.
Tables of ten:  $7,500, $12,500 or $25,000 levels.
Young patron tickets are available at $300 per person for guests 40 years old or younger.

All proceeds support our apprentice programs, which provide career-building opportunities to more than 135 young people each summer.

Opening Weekend Celebration

June 27, 28 & 29, 2025

Discover all that the Santa Fe Opera has to offer with a one-of-a-kind, immersive opera experience. Join us for a weekend that includes world-class performances, fine dining and festivities with other opera lovers. Meet today’s brightest opera stars surrounded by breathtaking landscapes that rival the artistry on stage. Come celebrate with us and experience the magic of the Santa Fe Opera.

Opening Night Dinners

O’Shaughnessy Hall at the Santa Fe Opera

Join members of the creative team and other special guests for a three-course dinner at the Santa Fe Opera, curated by Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.

Rigoletto – July 12, 2025
The Turn of the Screw – July 19, 2025
Die Walküre – July 26, 2025

$295 per person

Opera performance tickets are not included. To purchase your opening night performance tickets, please call the Box Office at 505-986-5900 or 800-280-4654. Contact events@santafeopera.org for dinner tickets and more information.

Summer Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening in celebration of the Santa Fe Opera! Take a stroll down the red carpet, sip champagne and enjoy an elegant three course dinner before dancing the night away.