2025 Community Events
You belong at Cincinnati Opera. We believe opera is for everyone. These community-focused initiatives aim to increase access and provide a welcoming and inclusive experience for all.
Veterans Night • Thursday, June 12
Cincinnati Opera is deeply grateful for the current and past service of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, Guard, and Reserves. In appreciation, we are pleased to offer a 20% discount off 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 14 | Wilks studio
June is Pride Month. Join us for a celebration of LGBTQIA+ community following the performance of Verdi's riveting Rigoletto. We’ll lighten the mood with drinks, dancing, laughs, and surprises in Wilks Studio at Music Hall. Enjoy nibbles, festive drinks, and dance beats—plus, we’ll tip our hats to honorees Brian L. Tiffany and Jerry Ewers. Learn more >>
Sensory-Friendly dress rehearsal • Saturday, June 21 | 6:30 p.m.
A sensory-friendly performance is a live theater experience 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 25
Cincinnati Opera is proud to present a performance of Fiddler on the Roof 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. Learn more >>