San Diego Opera

If you want to catch a live performance, the stages are full of performances between October and April for the six months season. It is best to check the calendar for more information on showtimes, and days before planning your visit.

However, when they are not performing, they have a variety of events still going on. Some of these events are as follows:

• Student Night at the Opera
• Docent Program
• Words and Music
• Music and Science Curriculum
• Opera Exposed!
• Opera on the Concourse

There is always an event available to attend. The important work that the San Diego Opera Production does is a community-driven effort.

It's important to them that they provide educational resources and community involvement opportunities to bring more people into the beautiful world of Opera.

Tickets tend to go on sale about two months before the show premieres for the year. However, if you want to ensure your seat, you have the option of purchasing a subscription. This subscription will give you access to three shows before the tickets even go on sale.

The price per ticket to these grand opera performances range from $50 to $300 for adults and $22 to $115 for children.

The prices change depending on your status. If you are:

• In the military
• A student
• Part of a group
• A subscriber

In such cases, the ticket price will be provided to you at a discounted rate.

To get your tickets, you need to go to the San Diego Opera website where you can buy tickets for the opera.

Hours of Operation

The Administrative Office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

Opera Showtimes vary: Some start at 6:00 PM, others don't start until 10:00 PM. Check the times for the performance of your choice to make sure you arrive in time.

Parking Information for the San Diego Civic Theatre

There is a parking garage across 3rd Avenue from the theatre. There is also additional parking garages and concourse parking a couple of blocks north of the location. The standard fee for parking on performance nights starts at $10.

Parking Information for the Balboa Theatre

To park at the Balboa location, you can do so underground at the NBC Building parking garage at 225 Broadway. An alternative is to park at the Westfield Horton Plaza.

Both locations charge a general parking fee of $10.

San Diego Opera Costume and Fashion Design

The designing of the jaw-dropping costumes of the Opera are created by the talented fashion designer, Missy West, and her team.

Years before production, they will hand-tailor each costume to fit the performers and customize the outfits accordingly. The time window allows the creators to finesse the art with which each outfit is created.

Since the costumes take years to make, they are of the highest quality possible and designed beautifully.

Additional Tips to Ensure the Best Experience Possible at the San Diego Opera

Here are a few additional tips to make your trip the most comfortable possible. You can enjoy a fantastic performance by adhering to these general guidelines:

• Turn off all cellular devices.
• There is no late seating, so it is crucial to arrive on time
• Please do not talk during the performances - save conversations for intermission
• Arrive to park at least 1.5 hours before the performance to allow adequate time
• Enjoy the show!