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Opera Uncorked

Go deeper with San Diego Opera productions at Opera Uncorked, a fun, casual series of events exploring everything you need to know about the operas in our season.  This year, we explore the raw emotion of Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci, the sparkling wit of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, and the fiery passion of Bizet’s Carmen, plus a special session led by Joann Clark General Director and CEO David Bennett that will take you behind-the-scenes of a great opera company.

Each Opera Uncorked event offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the music, history, and theatre that make these operas timeless classics.

All Opera Uncorked events are held UC San Diego’s Park & Market in downtown San Diego.

• November 20, 2025 at 5:30 pm (Vocal Varietals and Vintages) Hosted by David Bennett – SOLD OUT!
• January 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm (The Barber of Seville)
• March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm (Carmen)

Come curious, leave inspired and let’s uncork the magic together. Click here to learn more about Opera Uncorked and to secure your tickets.

San Diego Opera is grateful to the following generous donors for their support of Opera Uncorked: The City of San Diego, Prebys Foundation, Mary L. Walshok, PhD, and UC San Diego Park & Market.

Opera Uncorked is a Nancy E. Kossan, PhD, and Deborah Macdonald Adult Learning Program.

Reception wine sponsored by San Pasqual Winery.

Wine tasting for the November 20 Vocal Varietals and Vintages Opera Uncorked is provided by Edwards Vineyard & Cellars and underwritten by Margaret Wolfe-Johnson.

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San Diego Opera’s Movie Club

Opera lovers enjoy lunch after the screening of La sonnambula at the inaugural Movie Club gathering on October 18.

Love opera so much you want more?
Eager to connect with fellow opera lovers?
Or perhaps you’re curious to see rarely performed operas?

Join San Diego Opera’s
Movie Club
Saturday, November 22, 10:00 am

Regal Edwards Mira Mesa
The Metropolitan Opera’s Live Simulcast of Arabella

Arabella is a delightful romantic comedy fraught with jealously, misunderstandings, and mistaken identities – complications that ultimately yield to the triumph of true love.

The New York Times called this production by legendary director Otto Schenk “as beautiful as one could hope.”

After the showing
Stay for no-host lunch at nearby On the Border with San Diego Opera’s Artistic Administrator and singer/director Adam Ciofarri who will give you the inside scoop on the performance you just saw.

All you have to do is purchase your tickets and let us know that you are attending!

To buy tickets, stop by Regal Edwards Mira Mesa or online here.
Then let us know you will attend by contacting Peter Shavitz at Peter.Shavitz@sdopera.org or (619) 533-7047. Peter can also answer all your questions about the Opera Movie Club!

Mark your calendars for future Opera Movie Club outings:
Richard Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde – Saturday, March 21, 2026, 9:00 am
Gabriela Lena Frank’s El último sueño de Frida y Diego – Saturday, May 30, 2026, 10:00 am

Master classes provide audience members a unique behind-the-scenes look into the artistry and technical mastery that shape powerful operatic performances.

Each session features live musical and interpretive coaching of up-and-coming singers by an operatic virtuoso, such as soprano Hailey Clark, Nedda in our production of Pagliacci; Yves Abel, San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor; and Bruce Stasyna, San Diego Opera’s Resident Conductor and Chorus Master. These sessions reveal the process that brings each opera role to life.

This season’s series will take place at the Sills Salon inside the Civic Theatre (doors open at 2:45 and the event starts at 3:00 pm):

• February 7 – A Master Class led by Maestro Yves Abel, San Diego Opera’s Principal Conductor
• March 21 – A Master Class led by Bruce Stasyna, Resident Conductor and Chorus Master

Click here to learn more and to secure your tickets for the Master Classes.

Master Classes are supported by The City of San Diego and the Prebys Foundation and are part of the Nancy E. Kossan, PhD, and Deborah Macdonald Adult Learning Programs.

Video Learning\Opera Explained (All about opera)

Opera Explained (all about Opera) is San Diego Opera’s newest educational video series that takes you inside the music, drama, and meaning behind each production in our season. Featuring engaging commentary from renowned artists and experts like pianist and educator Dr. Daniel Beliavsky, each episode offers a deeper understanding of the operas you love or are about to discover.

Community Concerts

Join San Diego Opera for an unforgettable journey of sound and storytelling with our Community Concerts, where the power of the human voice meets the heart of our community. These dynamic performance series brings world-class opera singers and musicians to all nine districts of the City of San Diego, and all 5 districts in the County or San Diego as well as Baja California Norte, offering exhilarating performances that transcend language, culture, and genre.  Each concert promises a journey of discovery and connection. Powered by our shared commitment to creativity and inclusivity, these performances are made possible by the generosity of our donors.  Let the music inspire, unite, and uplift because every voice has a story

Making Merry – A Holiday Celebration

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 6:30 pm | Neil Morgan Auditorium – Central Library

Start your holiday season with soprano Lily Prado and her real-life husband, tenor Felipe Prado, as they team up with pianist Bruce Stasyna for an irresistible 45-minute holiday program featuring music spanning centuries and styles. Filled with songs of the season, beloved carols, modern favorites, and timeless holiday classics, Making Merry is the perfect way to celebrate the joy and warmth of this festive season.

Tickets are free but reservations are required. Click here to reserve your Making Merry tickets.

2025-2026 Season Radio Broadcast on KPBS

Check back soon for our 2025-2026 KPBS broadcast dates.

All broadcasts are at 8:00 pm on KPBS radio 89.5 FM (97.7 FM Calexico).

Visit our YouTube channel for the latest content

Content includes interviews with the cast and creative team, exploring the music in our season and much more! Click here to visit our YouTube page and be sure to subscribe to our channel to receive the latest updates.