In the Community
bringing opera to you
We are proud to present a wide variety of free, public performances and educational programs throughout the region. Our goals are to raise awareness of the arts, to enhance the quality of life, and to educate audience members about the magical art form that is opera.
You bring the lunch.
We bring the opera.
Join us each month during our season for a lunch break performance by our Jan Miller Studio Artists. Bring a lunch and enjoy it while you listen to favorite arias, duets, and popular songs.
2024-25 Brown Bag Opera dates
- September 24
- October 22
- November 19
- January 28
- February 18
- March 25
All Brown Bag performances are at 12 PM @ the Opera Center.
Beautiful singing with open-air ambience.
Enjoy a performance outdoors in one of Pensacola’s many parks, outdoor plazas, or unique venues. These 45-minute, family-friendly concerts are the perfect way to experience the arts alongside the beauty of nature.
View our event calendar for a complete Al Fresco event schedule.
Discover intersections between music and the visual arts.
Take a look at opera in new ways with our recurring series of Gallery Talks with the Pensacola Museum of Art. These hour-long presentations—typically held in anticipation of our mainstage productions—introduce audience members to the visual and performing arts in new ways, featuring speakers from the opera in collaboration with art curators. Find future Gallery Talk events on our event calendar.
Opera pairs well with any libation.
Our popular Pours & Encores series brings live music to area breweries, bars, and pubs. Discover a more casual side of opera, enjoying your beverage of choice while we perform popular tunes and drinking songs.
Check our event calendar to find an upcoming Pours & Encores event, or contact us to request a performance at your favorite joint!
Learn more about all things opera.
Opera University is your opportunity to learn more about the operatic repertoire, our upcoming productions, and the people behind the scenes with informative discussions at the Opera Center. Is there something you’d like to learn about? Contact Cody Martin, Director of Education, with any suggestions for upcoming discussion topics!
Upcoming Opera University Sessions:
TBD
Let us serenade your group this season.
Our Artists in Residence regularly visit retirement communities, assisted living facilities, church groups, and more with varied programs of arias, duets, and showtunes. Complete the form below to request more information about bringing a live performance to your group.