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Attending 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:

Will I understand what they’re singing?
- Yes! In the Belk Theater, English translations of the lyrics – often Italian, sometimes French – are projected on a screen above the stage as they are sung. However, most of our performances in the community feature music sung in English.
What should I wear to the opera?
- Anything you want! We get this question a lot and always say that anything from casual to black-tie is appropriate.
Can I bring children?
- Please do! In fact, Opera Carolina’s education department has resources available to help families explore learning through opera.
Where do I get my tickets?
- Single tickets are sold through the CarolinaTix Box Office at 704.332.1000. For Subscriptions please contact the Opera Carolina Subscription Center at 704.332.7177 ext 113.
How long does the opera last?
- Operas performed at the Belk Theater usually last 2½ to 3 hours.

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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 $10 parking rate at the Bank of America parking garage 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 in the theater lobby at the performance.