2026 Community Events & initiatives

You belong at Cincinnati Opera. We believe opera is for everyone. These community-focused initiatives at Music Hall and in the community aim to increase access and provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for all.

Cincinnati Opera in the Community

Join us for opera-inspired FREE events for the whole family.

Cincinnati Opera in Concert

Friday, May 1 – 6:30 p.m.
Summit Park • Blue Ash

Saturday, June 27 – 7:00 p.m.
Village Green Park and Gazebo • Wyoming

Opera & Oranges

Monday, May 11 – 5:00 p.m.
Clermont County Public Library - New Richmond Branch
(Age or ability 3-6)

Thursday, August 6 – 5:30 p.m.
Summit Park • Blue Ash
(Age or ability 3-6)

Support for Opera & Oranges provided by PNC

Opera Storybook Hour

Tuesday, June 16 – 11:00 a.m.
Summit Park • Blue Ash
(Age or ability 5-10)

Tuesday, July 7 – 11:00 a.m.
Summit Park • Blue Ash
(Age or ability 5-10)

Opera & Yoga

Wednesday, June 24 – 5:30 p.m.
Summit Park • Blue Ash

Wednesday, September 16 – 5:30 p.m.
Summit Park • Blue Ash

Ice Cream & Opera

Sunday, August 16 – 4:00 p.m.
The Carnegie Center of Columbia Tusculum
(Age or ability 3-6)

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Community Events at Music Hall

Veterans Night • Thursday, June 18

Cincinnati Opera is deeply grateful for the current and past service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Guard, Reserves, and other federal uniformed services that qualify for veteran status. On this evening, we recognize veterans, and in appreciation, we are pleased to offer a 20% discount on full-priced tickets to these individuals and their families. Maximum 4 discount tickets per household, per performance. Contact the Box Office at 513-241-2742 for more information.

Pride Night • Saturday, June 20

June is Pride Month. Join us for a celebration of LGBTQIA+ community following the performance of Richard Strauss’s scandalous Salome. We’ll lighten the mood with drinks, dancing, laughs, and surprises in Wilks Studio at Music Hall. Enjoy nibbles, festive drinks, and dance beats.

Sensory-Friendly dress rehearsal • Monday, July 20

This sensory-friendly experience is designed to create a welcoming environment for audience members with autism, sensory sensitivities, or other social, learning, or cognitive disabilities. Tickets are free; reservations are required.
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Access night • Friday, July 31

Cincinnati Opera is proud to present a performance of Carmen with a focus on accessibility, ensuring that audiences with diverse accessibility needs can have a fantastic night at the opera through the use of assistive technologies. While many of these services are available for all of our performances, on Access Night, we shine a spotlight on accessibility for all.
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