Sarasota Opera House

Sarasota Opera continues to distinguish itself as one of the opera opera companies in the world. Season after season, Sarasota Opera presents world-class musicians and performances in the striking 1,119 seat Mediterranean style Sarasota Opera house. The fall season consists of one opera performed in October-November followed by the four opera Winter Opera Festival that runs all of February and...

Intended when built in 1926 as a multi-use building, the Sarasota Opera house has had quite a history. Besides a performance venue, the space was also used for shops and apartments. It has played host to such performers as Will Rogers and Elvis Presley and the world premier of the film "The Greatest Show on Earth". The Sarasota Opera House which can accommodate about 1200 spectators brings...

Mission: Sarasota Opera produces outstanding opera true to the vision of the composer to entertain, enrich, and educate our communities, as well as patrons from across the state and around the world. The Sarasota Opera is an internationally respected producer of the highest quality professional opera. It fosters artistic excellence, diversity, and vitality in the Sarasota area by: Producing...