Become a Subscriber

Three-Opera Subscription

Subscribe to all three operas to receive up to a 29% discount on your tickets and have the opportunity to retain your seats year-to-year.

Two-Opera Subscription

Select any two Grand Operas at a 19% discount over the cost of single tickets.

Opera Youth Subscription

Ages 17 and younger receive 50% off the regular three or two Opera subscription price.

Ticket prices do not include State taxes and PAC fees.

To become a subscriber, call the Subscription Center at 704.332.7177 ext.113 or email us at Subscriptions@operacarolina.org.

Subscription Value

Your subscription is a vote of confidence in Opera Carolina. In addition to our sincere thanks, subscribers receive the following benefits:

THREE-OPERA SUBSCRIPTION VALUE

  • Guarantee your subscription seats for the 2024/25 75th Anniversary Season.
  • Receive a 25% discount on the purchase of single tickets.
  • Bypass the PAC box office and receive personalized customer care from the Opera staff.
  • Can’t make a performance? Exchange your seats for another performance of the same opera or a different opera in the same season without charge, OR
  • Return your unused tickets before a performance and receive a tax-deductible credit for the total face value of your ticket(s).
  • Be the first to know about PopUp performances, Opera Dinners, community concerts, and more.

TWO-OPERA SUBSCRIPTION VALUE

  • Packages are discounted over the price of single tickets
  • Subscribers receive a 15% discount on the purchase of single tickets.

NEW Subscriber Advantage

NEW WORKS IN THE WORKS

The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson, starring Denyce Graves.  Coming February 2024

House of Orfeus, by Nmon Ford.  Directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. World Premiere Coming next summer

International Lyric Academy Festival 2024

The 2023 Festival brought emerging artists together with Opera Carolina’s Resident Company and acclaimed music staff for three weeks of intensive study, rehearsals and performances.

For summer 2024, Subscribers will again have the highest priority to purchase your Festival Passport to all ILA performances.  Revel in the talent of tomorrow’s opera stars next June and July.

 

Single Tickets

Purchase single tickets through CarolinaTix online or by phone at 704.372.1000. Save on fees when you buy in person at the Belk Theater Box Office.* Tickets are non-refundable. Bring your youth to the Opera and receive their ticket at 50% off! Offer valid for any adult who purchases a ticket at regular price and would like to add a ticket for a youth. (Youths must be 17 years or younger with a valid ID.) Certain restrictions apply. CALL 704.332.7177 EXT. 113 FOR DETAILS.

*Visit the Box Office located in the Belk Theater, beside Founders Hall in the Bank of America Corporate Center, at 130 N. Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202. Open Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. The Box Office ONLY sells SINGLE TICKETS.

The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson
February 15, 16 & 17, 2024

 Mary Cardwell Dawson took the world by storm, training hundreds of African American youth to sing, and founding the longest-running, all-Black opera company. Her dream to bring music to African American audiences came true—and it changed the future of opera. Presented in partnership with The Denyce Graves Foundation. 

Madame Butterfly
January 25, 27 & 28, 2024

One of opera’s most enduring stories of love and cultural bias, Puccini’s moving score follows the true, tragic story of Cio-cio san, a young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval officer with devastating consequences.

Turandot

April 18, 20 & 21, 2024

Set in ancient China, the imperious Princess Turandot poses three riddles to any prince who dares to court her, and commands the death of all who fail. When an unknown prince triumphs, the prospect of marriage strikes terror in her heart.  Will love win, or will death be the prince’s reward?

Pagliacci with Cavalleria Rusticana
October 28, 29 & November 2, 2023

Taken from newspaper headlines, Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci are two tragic tales of love, infidelity, and betrayal juxtaposing in the lives of ordinary people — emotionally intense, passionate, and dramatic.

Madame Butterfly
January 25, 27 & 28, 2024

One of opera’s most enduring stories of love and cultural bias, Puccini’s moving score follows the true, tragic story of Cio-cio san, a young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval officer with devastating consequences.

Samson and Delilah
April 18, 20 & 21, 2024

From Chapter 16 of the Book of Judges, this Biblical drama of seduction and betrayal comes to life in a lavish grand opera. Samson, the leader of the Israelites, can be conquered by none – except the Philistine beauty Delilah – servant of the High Priest of Baal.

Group Tickets

Groups Receive a Special Discount

Whether you are planning a night out on the town with friends, have an event to plan for your organization, are enhancing an educational experience for students, or want to entertain business clients – attending a production by Opera Carolina will give your outing a special flair!

For more information or to secure your group seats, contact us by calling 980-771-1042 or emailing Gail@operacarolina.org

Details About Group Tickets:

  • To receive the group discount of 15% or more, bring 8 or more people to one performance.
  • Final payment is due 30 days prior to the performance.
  • For tickets ordered within 30 days of the show, full payment is due at the time the order is placed.
  • Some seating restrictions apply, please inquire for details.

Safety protocols are in place at the Belk Theater, including enhanced fresh air and filtration, contactless entry, increased cleaning, and sanitizing.

Student Tickets & Discounts

Opera Carolina offers multiple options for students and youth wanting to attend the Opera.

Opera Youth Discount

Bring your youth to the Opera and receive their ticket at 50% off! Offer valid for any adult who purchases a ticket at regular price and would like to add a ticket for a youth (must be 17 years or younger with a valid ID). Certain restrictions apply.

CALL 704.332.7177 EXT. 113 FOR DETAILS

Student Night at the Opera

Attend the final dress rehearsal for each opera to experience great seats, great prices and great fun. Student Night at the Opera is for K-12 students and their chaperones only. Are you a college student? Check out our Student Rush tickets!

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT STUDENT NIGHT-

CLICK HERE.

Student Rush Tickets

Students with a valid college ID can purchase rush tickets, available one hour prior to the performance start time. Students can purchase these tickets for $10 (including taxes and fees) at the Belk Theater Box Office.

THE MAXIMUM IS TWO TICKETS PER STUDENT.

Special Discounts

Military Discount

25% off regular single ticket price. Eligibility for the discount must be mentioned when purchasing tickets.

PROOF OF I.D. MAY BE REQUIRED.

EBT Card Holder Discount

$10 Tickets for Adults. $5 Tickets for Students K-12.

Free tickets available at the box office one hour before the performance.

Student and Educators Discount

50% off tickets in all price zones with a valid student or teacher ID.

Senior Discount

25% off regular single ticket price. Eligibility for the discount must be mentioned when purchasing tickets.

PROOF OF I.D. MAY BE REQUIRED.

Venues

Belk Theater

Knight Theater

Halton Theater

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attending the opera?

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Repertoire from 1948 to Present

Opera Carolina has served the Carolinas for more than 74 years by
presenting quality, Grand Opera to the Charlotte community.