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Opening Weekend Celebration

July 3, 4 & 5, 2026
 

Summer in Santa Fe begins with music in the mountains, the thrill of live performance and the joy of gathering. The Santa Fe Opera opens its 2026 Season with a weekend designed to delight every sense.

New this year, guests are welcome to choose events individually or embrace the full weekend. Complimentary with any reservation, join us for an exclusive backstage tour that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the Santa Fe Opera.


Friday, July 3 – Opening Night Dinner – O’Shaughnessy Hall at the Santa Fe Opera
Begin the festivities with cocktails and a dinner artfully catered by the Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado, enriched with insights from the director of Madama Butterfly, followed by the opera’s opening performance.

SOLD OUT

Saturday, July 4 – Elevated Tailgate – Santa Fe Opera
A reimagined tailgate tradition invites guests to enjoy cocktails and dinner with sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains before the opening night performance of The Magic Flute.

Buy July 4 Tickets

Sunday, July 5 – Outdoor Brunch – Private Garden
Culminating in one of the weekend’s most beloved traditions, the elegant garden brunch unites artists from the 2026 Season with guests of the Santa Fe Opera in a celebration that is truly a favorite event of the weekend.

Buy July 5 Tickets


Opening Night Dinner: $295 per person
Tailgate: $295 per person
Brunch: $225 per person

Performance tickets are sold separately; we encourage early reservations for the best availability. Please call the Box Office at 505-986-5900 or 800-280-4654.

Appetizers being served at a special event

For more information, contact:

Felicia Ponca
Director of Special Events
505-986-5903

fponca@santafeopera.org