Special Events

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

Winter Gala

Stieren Orchestra Hall at the Santa Fe Opera

Celebrate the holiday season at the Santa Fe Opera’s Winter Gala on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Enjoy an unforgettable night of fine dining, spirited company, and a special performance, all in support of the Santa Fe Opera’s celebrated Apprentice Programs. For nearly 70 years, this cornerstone initiative has nurtured the next generation of singers and technicians, providing unparalleled training and stage experience. Your presence helps sustain these vital programs, nurturing the next generation of industry professionals who go on to enrich the world’s great stages. Together, we will celebrate the artistry that defines the Santa Fe Opera and the vibrant community that makes it all possible.

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

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

We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary evening. RSVP today to secure your place at this exclusive celebration.

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Opening Weekend Celebration

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 Opening Nights Sponsor, Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado.

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 Felicia Ponca at fponca@santafeopera.org for dinner tickets and more information.

Summer Gala

Join us for an unforgettable evening in celebration of the Santa Fe Opera! Begin the night with cocktails, followed by an exquisite three-course dinner. Afterward, we’ll dance the night away with live music.

All proceeds from the event support our world-renowned Apprentice Programs, which provide career-building opportunities to over 130 young people each summer.