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Dapples pavilion preview dinner buffet

Opera Dining

 

Add to your experience with a variety of pre-opera dinners, tailgate picnics and opening night dinners!

Preview Dinners

Enjoy an opera-themed buffet dinner at our open-air cantina on the beautifully landscaped grounds. During dessert, a speaker will offer a brief introduction to the evening’s opera.

A Preview Dinner is a great way to kick off your night at the opera. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle.

The menu for each evening is coming soon!

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Tailgate Picnics

Experience the fun of this Santa Fe Opera tradition! You are welcome to bring your own or enjoy one of our delicious Tailgate Picnics. Choose from a range of Sampler Tailgate Boxes and Dinner Tailgate Boxes.

Tailgate Picnics must be ordered by 3 PM two days in advance. Due to seasonality of fresh ingredients, menus vary slightly. Not offered on August 11 and 18, 2024. Seating availability on Twomey Terrace (adjacent to the Box Office) is limited and non-reserved.

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Opening Night Dinners

Join members of the creative team and other special guests for dinner at the Santa Fe Opera, curated by Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado. Performances are not included.

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Refreshments

Desserts, snacks, wine, mixed drinks and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at several bars located throughout the opera before the performance and at intermission.

Twomey Terrace (adjacent to the Box Office) offers a wider selection of food and beverages, including espresso, cappuccino and latte.

Theater roofline at night with stars

A Truly Immersive Opera Experience

Expand your festivities through our special events. Celebrate with us and experience the magic that everyone is talking about.

Special Events