Season Calendar

Below you can find all of our upcoming shows. Check back regularly for news and updates. We look forward to seeing you at the Opera!

Featured Event!

The Three Sopranos - South County

SUNDAY - September 14, 2025 | 2pm-4pm

Please join us for an intimate and elegant afternoon of mesmerizing opera and Broadway performances by three talented sopranos, complemented by champagne, wine, charcuterie, and handcrafted confections. Our South County salon will be held at at private residence in Varian Ranch, Arroyo Grande. Our musical party-with-a-purpose brings together breathtaking venues, beautiful music, refined atmosphere, and delicious delights!

This special event is a fundraiser supporting OperaSLO’s October 2025 grand production of the opera Hansel and Gretel. Attendance is limited to 45 guests​ at each event. Tickets are $85 each​​ and can be purchased at the link below.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Soprano, Elise Walters made her OSLO debut in our 2023 New Year's Eve Gala, and then returned to perform the leading role of "Dorothy" in our production of The Wizard of Oz last May.

Both Mezzo Sopranos, Rae Schrum and Jessica Gonzalez-Rodrigues make their OSLO debuts in this recital series. Ms. Gonzalez-Rodrigues will continue on with OSLO in the role of "The Witch" in our October production of Hansel and Gretel.

Pianist Paul Woodring is a sought after collaborative pianist that has performed regularly with OSLO for more than 25 years.

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The Three Sopranos - North County

SUNDAY - September 28, 2025 | 2pm-4pm

Please join us for an intimate and elegant afternoon of mesmerizing opera and Broadway performances by three talented sopranos, complemented by champagne, wine, charcuterie, and handcrafted confections. Our North County salon will be held at at private residence in The Vintages, Paso Robles. This gorgeous venue pairs beautiful music along with delicious delights for a guaranteed thrilling part with a purpose!

This special event is a fundraiser supporting OperaSLO’s October 2025 grand production of the opera Hansel and Gretel. Attendance is limited to 55 guests​ at each event. Tickets are $85 each​​ and can be purchased at the link below.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS:

Soprano, Elise Walters made her OSLO debut in our 2023 New Year's Eve Gala, and then returned to perform the leading role of "Dorothy" in our production of The Wizard of Oz last May.

Both Mezzo Sopranos, Rae Schrum and Jessica Gonzalez-Rodrigues make their OSLO debuts in this recital series. Ms. Gonzalez-Rodrigues will continue on with OSLO in the role of "The Witch" in our October production of Hansel and Gretel.

Pianist Paul Woodring is a sought after collaborative pianist that has performed regularly with OSLO for more than 25 years.

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The Nutcracker in Oxnard

Saturday & Sunday: December 6 & 7 - Both Performances at 2pm | Oxnard Performing Arts Center

We are thrilled to expand our Nutcracker tradition in a new partnership with Ventura County Ballet! This year, for the first time, the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra will accompany Ventura County Ballet's production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker at the beautiful 1600-seat Oxnard Performing Arts Center! There's nothing like ending the year with a grand performance of The Nutcracker with live full orchestra. Join us in Oxnard and make it a stay-cation!

Saturday and Sunday | December 6 and 7, 2025 | Both Performances at 2pm

TICKETS NOT YET FOR SALE - COME BACK SOON!

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The Nutcracker in San Luis Obispo

FRIDAY: December 12, 7pm | SATURDAY: December 13, 2pm & 7pm | SUNDAY: December 14, 2pm | Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

The end of the year means, Civic Ballet San Luis Obispo's presentation of Lorilee Silvaggio’sThe Nutcracker! For over 40 years, the Civic Ballet of San Luis Obispo has presented this holiday classic (including 25 years performing to sold out audiences). Lori Lee Silvaggio’s The Nutcracker is filled with all the pageantry, magic and wonder that have made this one of the most enduring holiday traditions around the globe. Audiences of all ages will marvel in this spectacular and professional production, accompanied by the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra conducted by Maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff.

Friday, Dec. 12th at 7pm

Saturday, Dec. 13th at 2PM and 7PM

Sunday, Dec. 14th at 2 PM

TICKETS NOT YET FOR SALE - CHECK BACK SOON!

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The Nutcracker in Santa Barbara

FRIDAY: December 19, 6pm | SATURDAY: December 20, 2pm & 7:30pm | SUNDAY: December 20, 2pm | Granada Theater Santa Barbara

The end of the year means The Nutcracker, Santa Barbara-style at one of California's most beautiful venues - the historic Granada Theatre. Audiences of all ages will marvel at the magic and wonder of this spectacular and professional production by Santa Barbara's State Street Ballet, accompanied by the OperaSLO Grand Orchestra conducted by Maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff

Friday, December 19: 6pm (NEW ADDED PERFORMANCE 2025!)

Saturday, December 20: 2pm

Saturday, December 20: 7:30pm

Sunday, December 20: 2pm

TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE

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New Year's Eve Gala: From 42nd Street to the MET

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 7:30pm | Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo

Make your plans for New Year’s Eve with Opera San Luis Obispo at the PAC in an epic evening of pops, opera, musical theater, and dance! The OperaSLO Grand Orchestra and maestro Brian Asher Alhadeff present a fantastic line-up of world-renowned award-winning artist.

Join OperaSLO this New Year's Eve for a spectacular citywide arts collaborative gala featuring the best of Broadway, opera, and dance! This amazing evening rings in the New Year with twelve nationally acclaimed vocalists and dancers, including special guests; Applause Children's Theater, Central Coast Gilbert and Sullivan, and the Cuesta College Concord Chorus, along with the Opera San Luis Obispo Grand Orchestra and Chorus conducted by Brian Asher Alhadeff.

TICKETS: $36 - $90 Online here, or by phone at (805) 756-4849, Monday-Saturday, 12pm-6pm.

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