Before the Opera
Enhance your opera experience by joining us at our free pre-show events! Opera Overtures, Toasts & Trivia, and Coffee & Conversations are designed to help you learn more about the production while having fun! Read more about each event below.
Trivia & Toasts
THURDSAYS | 6:30 PM
Test your opera knowledge, enjoy libations, and win a prize! Trivia & Toasts is hosted by Quizmaster Andréa Ochoa, Austin Opera’s Director of Education & Community Impact and promises to be a good time.
Opera Overtures
Saturdays | 6:30 PM
Explore the history, music, and context of each opera with Austin Opera Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Charles Carson with unique pre-performance talks.
Coffee & Conversations
Sundays | 1:00 PM
Join General Director & CEO Annie Burridge in an interview-style conversation with special guests from the production while you indulge in complimentary pastries & coffee!
Pre-Opera Dinner
Saturday, April 26 | 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy a champagne reception, three-course meal, and post-opera reception with the cast surrounding Madame Butterfly.
Tickets are $175 per person (opera ticket not included).