Celebrate the Apprentice Programs at the Opera, where music, artistry and community come together in support of the next generation.

The evening begins with a spirited cocktail reception, followed by a seated three-course dinner in Stieren Orchestra Hall. Each gala ticket includes premier seating at the Apprentice Concert in the Crosby Theatre featuring the Santa Fe Opera Orchestra led by Maestro James Gaffigan. The celebration concludes with a lively late-night gathering featuring dancing, live music, and sweet-and-savory delights.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026
5:30 PM | The Santa Fe Opera

GALA CHAIRS
The Stark Family

HOSTED BY
Susan Graham

Tickets: $1,250, $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000 per person
Young Patron: $500 per person
Tables of 10: $12,500, $25,000, $50,000 and $100,000

$275/$2,750 of each ticket/table is not tax-deductable

All proceeds support the Santa Fe Opera’s Apprentice Programs. More than 130 exceptional young singers and theater technicians receive intensive, hands-on training. Your support ensures that their talent continues to thrive, both on stage and behind the scenes.