THE 2021 CHRISMAN STUDIO ARTISTS Named in recognition of the support of Sarah and Roger Chrisman, Opera Santa Barbara’s Chrisman Studio Artist Program provides high-level performance opportunities and valuable training to some of the country’s most talented up-and-coming opera singers. Opera Santa Barbara wanted to honor...
• Staying Home for Christmas | Free Virtual Holiday Concert• Staying Home for Christmas | Free Virtual Holiday Concert Join us for classic and surprise performances of holiday favorites and original songs by favorite artists from across Santa Barbara’s rich musical scene, hosted by Lobero Theatre Executive...
• Opera SB Presents Carmen, A Live Drive-In Opera• Opera Santa Barbara is thrilled to announce Carmen, A Live Drive-In Opera, our company’s first live drive-in opera production as part of the Concerts In Your Car series at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. The only performance will...
• Opera SB Presents a Webstream of Stephen Schwartz's Séance On A Wet Afternoon (2009)• It’s that time of the year for all things creepy. In the mood for a dark psychological thriller? Opera Santa Barbara is opening its vault to unleash something spooky and spectacular! Join...
• EVENT UPDATE: CANCELLED Opera SB Presents Opera in the Park • Event Update: To our Opera SB Family and Friends, We regret to inform you that our Opera in the Park event scheduled for Saturday, October 17 at Elings Park has been cancelled. Despite having strict protocols in place, Elings...
• Opera SB Presents Livestreams of The Barber of Seville (2018) & Lucia di Lammermoor (2002)• STAYING CONNECTED WITH YOU Unfortunately, as we have had to postpone our 20|21 Season opener La Traviata to later in the spring, we are excited to offer two popular favorites to...
Daniel Catán’s Il Postino (The Postman) - Tuesday, April 7 at 5pm PDT
Robert Ward’s The Crucible - Tuesday, April 14 at 5pm PDT
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin - Tuesday, April 21 at 5pm PDT
Opera Santa Barbara has been part of this community for over 25 years and the health and safety of our patrons, artists, and staff is a top priority. Due to impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) you will find updated information below regarding the remainder of our...
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In a pilot program to make opera more accessible to North County residents, Opera SB will be offering free bus transportation for residents to the Sunday Matinee performance of its first opera sung in Spanish, Mexican-American composer Daniel Catán’s Il Postino (The Postman) on Sunday,...