Special Events
Join us for one or more of our special summer opera events! For more information or to make a reservation, contact Wendy Frohlich at wfrohlich@santafeopera.org or 505-986-5903.
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.
$1,950 per person. Includes performance tickets for the opening nights of La bohème and The Marriage of Figaro, Friday Opening Night Dinner, Saturday private home dinner and Sunday brunch.
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.
July 12 at 5:30 PM – Rigoletto
July 19 at 5:30 PM – The Turn of the Screw
July 26 at 5 PM – Die Walküre
$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 Wendy Frohlich at wfrohlich@santafeopera.org for dinner tickets and more information.
Summer Gala
August 2 | Eldorado Hotel
Join Gala Chairs Bruce and Alethea Bugg 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 with a special performance by soprano Patricia Racette, accompanied by Craig Terry. Immerse yourself in the glamour of the evening and dance the night away!
All proceeds from the event support our world-renowned Apprentice Programs, which provide career-building opportunities to over 130 young people each summer.
Tickets: $1,250, $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 per person
Tables of 10: $12,500, $25,000,
$50,000 and $100,000
Young Patron: $500 per person
For more information, contact:
Wendy Frohlich
Director of Special Events
505-986-5903
wfrohlich@santafeopera.org