Enrich the culture of Northwest Florida by producing professional opera performances, educational programs
Venues & Information
WHERE TO FIND US
We perform at a variety of venues around the Pensacola area. Below, you can find information about our performance locations as well as seating charts, parking, dining, and accommodations.
The Saenger Theatre truly is the Grand Dame of Palafox Street. Generations of Pensacola area residents have walked under her marquee to enjoy music, dance, comedy and drama. A night out at the ballet, symphony or opera naturally means the Saenger. The Spanish Baroque/Rococo style theater, which first opened in 1925, looks better than ever after a $15 million renovation and expansion. Today, the Saenger is the premier performance space on the Gulf Coast.
The Pensacola Opera Center is conveniently located just two blocks off Palafox and is comprised of administrative offices and a large rehearsal hall used for receptions and black box performances. Performances held in the rehearsal hall can typically hold around 70 people in general admission seating. There is street parking available in front of the building, but it is very limited. You can view a map of downtown parking options here.
Open for lunch and dinner so you can have a great meal before the opera or get a drink and dessert after the show. If you’re attending the matinee, make sure to join us for an exclusive opera-only Director’s Brunch before the performance for $50 per person. Reserve your seats through the opera today!
850.469.9898
Atlas Oyster House & The Fish House
600 S Barracks St. Pensacola, FL 32502
Open for brunch and dinner before the opera performances, both Atlas and The Fish House are a few short blocks from the Saenger Theatre.
850.470.0003
Polonza Bistro
286 N Palafox St. Pensacola, FL 32502
Soups, sandwiches, house-made breads, seafood, barbecue, and other regional specialties are offered daily in this great downtown bistro. Join them for brunch before the matinee, and then it’s just a short stroll down to the theatre for the performance.
850.912.6454
Global Grill
27 Palafox Place Pensacola, FL 32501
Open for dinner, tapas, and cocktails before or after the Friday performance. This great restaurant is located just steps from the theatre.
850.469.9966
The Wine Bar
16 Palafox Place Pensacola, FL 32502
Open for dinner before the Friday performance. Just steps from the theatre.
850.607.2089
Dharma Blue
300 S Alcaniz St. Pensacola, FL 32502
850.433.1275
V Paul's Italian Ristorante
29 Palafox Pl Pensacola, FL 32502
Open for dinner so you can have a great meal before the opera or get a drink and dessert after the show. If you’re attending opening night, make sure to join us for a prix fixe meal before the performance for $35 per person, plus tax and tip. Reserve your seats through the restaurant by mentioning "Opera Dinner" today!
850.466.5855
The Tin Cow
102 S Palafox St Pensacola, FL 32502
Open for lunch and dinner so you can have a casual meal before the opera or get a drink and dessert after the show. The go-to place downtown for custom burgers & elevated bar food with craft beer and shakes.
850.466.2103
Accommodations
Sole Inn & Suites
200 N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL 32502
The hotel is located in the heart of Downtown Pensacola-walking distance to the opera, and only 10 minutes from Pensacola Beach.
850.470.9298
New World Inn
600 S. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL 32502
New World Inn is downtown Pensacola’s coziest boutique hotel, and just a few short blocks from the opera. The rooms are comfortable, uniquely decorated with new beds and a quiet atmosphere to make each night fade away. With the friendliest service, New World Inn is just the place you’ve been looking for in Pensacola.
850.432.4111
Pensacola Victorian B&B
203 W. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL 32501
Enjoy this charming Bed and Breakfast that’s just a short distance from the Saenger Theatre. At the Pensacola Victorian Bed and Breakfast you can expect every comfort served up with the kind of friendliness and care usually reserved for old friends.
850.434.2818
Lee House Bed and Breakfast Inn
400 Bayfront Pkwy. Pensacola, FL 32502
Lee House Bed and Breakfast Inn welcomes visitors into Pensacola’s Historic District, and sits peacefully across from Pensacola Bay providing comfort and southern hospitality to its guests. Lee House is minutes from the opera and Downtown Pensacola dining.
850.912.8770
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
700 E. Chase St. Pensacola, FL 32502
Courtyard by Marriott Pensacola Downtown makes all of your travels successful by providing exactly what you need: spacious guest rooms, a hot breakfast buffet, and services that enhance your productivity and comfort. This hotel is a short cab ride from the Saenger Theatre.
850.439.3330
Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand
200 E. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL 32501
Known as the "City of Five Flags", Pensacola was the first city established in the US. Located in the historic downtown district, Crowne Plaza Pensacola Grand Hotel seamlessly blends Pensacola’s vibrant past with today's modern amenities. This hotel is a short cab ride from the Saenger Theatre.
850.433.3336
Portofino Island Resort
10 Portofino Drive Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Situated along eight miles of untouched white sand beaches within the Gulf Islands National Seashore, Portofino Island Resort offers the perfect balance of indulgence and natural beauty. This wonderful resort is a short drive to Downtown Pensacola where you can enjoy the opera at the Historic Saenger Theatre.
877.484.3405
Hilton Pensacola Beach
12 Via DeLuna Drive Pensacola Beach, FL 32561
Enjoy captivating views of the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico and 52 miles of snow white sand beaches from your private Gulf Front balcony. This hotel is just a quick drive to Downtown Pensacola where you can enjoy the opera at the Historic Saenger Theatre.
850.433.3336
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
165 Fort Pickens Road Pensacola, FL 32561
This beachfront hotel features ‘barefoot elegance’ with 162 guest rooms, including 24 rooms with wrap-around balconies. This beautiful hotel is a short drive to Downtown Pensacola where you can enjoy the opera at the Historic Saenger Theatre.