Enhance Your Visit
Make the most of your evening at the opera by adding a backstage tour, prelude talk, shuttle service or a special opera event!
Backstage Tours
Experience the unparalleled natural beauty of the Santa Fe Opera’s setting, its unique architecture and history. Discover how an opera production comes together with this “behind-the-scenes” tour. Tours take place Monday through Saturday at 9 am during June, July and August and last 1 hour. Tours involve walking approximately half a mile and ascending/descending several flights of stairs (elevator available). Please arrive 15 minutes early prepared for sun and heat. No dogs. Adult tickets are $10 and ages 6-22 are free. Reservations are encouraged. Not offered on June 20, July 2 & 3, July 9-11, July 16 & 19.
Prelude Talks
A road map for your evening’s performance, these talks are complimentary to ticket holders and are held in Stieren Orchestra Hall twice before most performances. The first talk is given two hours before the performance, and the second is one hour before. Reservations are not required. Seating is limited. Due to popularity, the first talk is recommended for better availability.
Prelude Talks are not offered on June 27 or before the Apprentice Scenes on August 10 & 17, 2025.
Shuttles
Book a comfortable round-trip ride to the Santa Fe Opera. The early shuttle arrives in time to attend our Preview Dinner or the first Prelude Talk. The late shuttle arrives 30 minutes prior to your performance.
Shuttle tickets must be purchased by 3 pm the day before; they may sell out earlier. Once booked, no ticket is required to board our shuttle; your name will be on the driver’s manifest.
A Truly Immersive Opera Experience
Expand your festivities through our special events. Celebrate with us and experience the magic that everyone is talking about.
There’s not a more magical experience anywhere…it’s no wonder this is America’s pre-eminent summer opera festival.
Dallas Morning News
