Plan Your Visit

Opera Carolina’s home base for Grand Opera performances is in the heart of uptown Charlotte at the Belk and Knight Theaters.

You can also spot Opera Carolina well beyond the thriving city center as we also bring our programming "out-side the Belk" and to local breweries, events, churches and out-of-the-box venues around the city. We may be coming soon to an unlikely location near you!

Theater Information

Opera Carolina performs in Charlotte’s premiere venues all over the city. We also offer great options for dining, lodging and parking – all within walking distance to the theaters.

Grand Opera Performances

All staged operas are performed at the Belk Theater at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.

Belk Theater

130 N. Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202

Attending the Opera

Whether you’re attending your first opera or you’ve been a lifelong opera lover, we want to you feel comfortable and have a sense of what to expect. In anticipation of your questions, we have answered a few typical ones here for you:

What should I wear?
- Don’t stress and have fun! Business or dressy attire works for Thursday night; Saturday is opening night and dressy to black tie attire is acceptable. Casual attire is perfect for the Sunday matinee.
How long does an Opera typically last?
- On average, most performances run three hours. All mainstage productions will have at least one intermission.
Do you offer Accessibility Services?
- Blumenthal Performing Arts is dedicated to providing persons with disabilities the necessary measures for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
  
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GET DIRECTIONS AND EXPLORE

When you visit our venues we want to make sure you have a wonderful time – whether you’re in Charlotte for the weekend, or simply enjoying an evening out on the town. Learn about everything from parking to fantastic dining and lodging options.

Parking

Blumenthal Performing Arts offers a special $5 parking rate at parking garages for Opera performances. To take advantage of this offer, you must purchase a pre-paid parking pass from Blumenthal Performing Arts. Passes can be purchased when you purchase your tickets or in the theater lobby at the performance.

*The $5 rate is applicable when parked in the garage after 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday. If parked in the garage before 5 p.m., the $5 rate is void. There is no time restriction on Saturday and Sunday.

Bank of America Corporate Center Parking Garage

Entrances are located both on Trade st between Brevard & College st, and East 5th st between Brevard & College streets. Overstreet walkway available to Founders Hall.

**$5* with pre-paid parking pass.**
Otherwise price may change

7th Street Station Parking

Entrances are located on 7th Street between College and Tryon Streets

**$5* with pre-paid parking pass.**
Otherwise price may change

Hearst Tower Parking Garage

Entrances are located both on 5th and 6th Streets.

$10

Commuting Options

Traveling into Center city has never been as easy. Whether you are interested in driving, taking the Opera shuttle or riding the LYNX Light Rail, there are a host of options for you to choose from.