Backstage Tours
Come discover how an opera production comes together. On our “behind-the-scenes” tour, you will explore many of our production and front-of-house areas. Tours for the 2018 season are offered once daily at 9:00 am, Monday through Friday: May 28, through August 24, 2018.
1 hour. Meet at the Box Office.
Reservations are not required.
Ranch Tours
An extended tour of the grounds, known as the "Opera Ranch," meets at the Box Office at 10:00 am on the last Fridays of the month: June 29, July 27 and August 24 in 2018, and includes a “Meet the Artist” presentation by one of our apprentice singers. The Ranch Tour is $10.
Reservations are not required.
Opera Insider Days
A free event hosted by The Guilds of The Santa Fe Opera on Saturdays (June 2 – August 24, 2018). At 8:30 am, join us for coffee, juice and pastries followed by a lively talk about a particular area or opera-related craft from an opera insider, and concluding with a tour of the backstage. For those attending with children, ask about our scavenger hunt.
Reservations are not required.
Prelude Talks
Your road map for that evening’s performance, these talks are complementary 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. For best availability and due to popularity, the first talk is recommended.
Prelude Talks are not offered on June 30, 2017, or before Apprentice Scenes.
Opera Shop
Hours (May 29 – August 26, 2017)
The facilities are closed during our off-season (September - May); if you wish to make a purchase, you may contact the Opera Shop directly at shop@santafeopera.org or 505-986-5949.
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Family nights
Family Nights makes coming to the opera a more accessible experience for all, and provides an incredible opportunity for families to purchase tickets that would normally cost $100 or more.