Opera Southwest

10/15/2026

Opera Southwest presents Cavalleria rusticana
October 25 - November 1 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center

10/09/2026

The heartwarming holiday tradition returns!
Tickets for the Farolitos of Christmas are on sale.
Join us for Rudolfo Anaya's beloved story live at the National Hispanic Cultural Center.

Get your tickets at OperaSouthwest.org or call the NHCC box office at 505-724-4771.

10/01/2026

Just announced! Pre-opera seminar for Cavalleria rusticana.
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Time: Doors at 10:00 AM, talk at 10:30 AM
Location: Chatter - 912 3rd St NW
There will be water, coffee, and some snacks. Click the link to register or find the link in bio to register: https://buff.ly/hn3VpNH

09/30/2026

🎉🎊 Opera Southwest Appoints Cecilia Violetta López to New Leadership Role - OperaWire

Opera Southwest has announced the appointment of soprano Cecilia Violetta López as Chief Advancement Officer.

09/30/2026

𝑪𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒂: Love, Honor, and a Bloody Sicilian Easter
This is red-sauce opera at its finest: passionate, visceral, and over before you know it, making it the perfect introduction for a first-time operagoer. Bring someone who is sure they don’t like opera. Former OSW Apprentice Artist Max Potter returns as Santuzza, and Jeremy Brauner makes his OSW debut as Turiddu.
Four performance dates to choose from:
🍷 Oct. 25, 2026
🍝 Oct. 28, 2026
🍕 Oct. 30, 2026
🍋 Nov. 1, 2026
Tickets: OperaSouthwest.org or call the National Hispanic Cultural Center Box office 505-724-4771

09/28/2026

Registration for Opera Southwest's Gala will be closing soon! If you received a mailed invitation, please respond by September 30th. Online registration is open until October 4th. Register here: https://buff.ly/DtsEIyf

09/14/2026

𝑪𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂 𝒓𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒂: Love, Honor, and a Bloody Sicilian Easter

This is red-sauce opera at its finest: passionate, visceral, and over before you know it, making it the perfect introduction for a first-time operagoer. Bring someone who is sure they don’t like opera. Former OSW Apprentice Artist Max Potter returns as Santuzza, and Jeremy Brauner makes his OSW debut as Turiddu.

Four performance dates to choose from:
🍷 Oct. 25, 2026
🍝 Oct. 28, 2026
🍕 Oct. 30, 2026
🍋 Nov. 1, 2026

Tickets: OperaSouthwest.org or call the National Hispanic Cultural Center Box office 505-724-4771

09/08/2026

Picture it. Sicily, 1890...
On Easter Sunday, a tale of love, honor, and revenge unfolds in Cavalleria rusticana. A one-act opera by Pietro Mascagni. It's perfect for the first-time opera-goer.
Bring a friend or more!
Opera Southwest's production of Cavalleria rusticana opens on October 25, 2026, at the National Hispanic Cultural Center. Tickets on sale now! 505-724-4771 or OperaSouthwest.org to order.

08/26/2026

Join the New Mexico Symphonic Chorus! There is still time to sign up for auditions. Email Chorus Master Aaron Howe at [email protected] for more information.

08/07/2026

Join friends and family in celebrating the remarkable life and inspiring legacy of Sally Opel on August 11 at 6:00 PM at the Kimo Theatre.
We will have a musical performance with a selection of opera pieces that were important to Sally.

A memorial for Justine 'Sally' Opel, who led Opera Southwest for 30+ years, will be held Aug. 11 at the KiMo Theatre. All are welcome.