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Serving Central Texas since 1986, Austin Opera inspires audiences with its trademark blend of innovation and artistic excellence. With the leadership of General Director & CEO Annie Burridge and the Sarah and Ernest Butler Principal Conductor & Artistic Advisor Timothy Myers, Austin Opera presents a curated season of grand opera productions. Combining the finest American and international stars with the outstanding local talent of our Orchestra and Chorus, Austin Opera’s productions include accessible takes on classic operas as well as challenging new works that reinforce the continuing relevance of opera.

One last bow and a whole lot of memories. We're filled with gratitude for everyone who helped bring Ofrenda to the stage...
10/11/2026

One last bow and a whole lot of memories.

We're filled with gratitude for everyone who helped bring Ofrenda to the stage! Thank you to the incredible creative team, artists, musicians, crew, and our audiences for making history with us.

What a privilege to be a part of a story's beginning.

Photos by Erich Schlegel

Tonight is our second to last performance of Ofrenda. We look forward to another great weekend of singing and story tell...
10/09/2026

Tonight is our second to last performance of Ofrenda.

We look forward to another great weekend of singing and story telling in our new home!

Photos by Erich Schlegel

Massenet's tale of sensuality and spirituality, which centers around a seductive priestess and a holy man comes to Austi...
10/08/2026

Massenet's tale of sensuality and spirituality, which centers around a seductive priestess and a holy man comes to Austin Opera for the first time next month! Performed in French, Thaïs is one of the most bewitching and introspective operas ever to grace the stage.

Grab your tickets for a profound new production and immersive opera experience at the Long Center, November 13 and 15.

Photo by Cole Carrico

Austin audiences are loving Ofrenda! Limited tickets available at the box office for today's 2:00 p.m. matinee! Don't mi...
10/04/2026

Austin audiences are loving Ofrenda! Limited tickets available at the box office for today's 2:00 p.m. matinee!

Don't miss your chance to experience an incredible story of remembrance, devotion, and the power to heal. The Austin Opera box office opens at 12:00 p.m. today at the Butler Performance Center (5811 Trade Center Drive, Bldg. 1, Austin, TX 78744)

🎟 $65
⏰ 12:00 p.m. – Box Office Opens
🎙 1:00 – Pre-show talk
🎬 2:00 – Ofrenda

📸 Erich Schlegel

Toi, toi, toi! Ofrenda opens tonight with its world premiere at the new Butler Performance Center!This experience marks ...
10/01/2026

Toi, toi, toi! Ofrenda opens tonight with its world premiere at the new Butler Performance Center!

This experience marks an unprecedented number of company firsts: our first commission, our first world premiere, the first full-length work to emerge from our Residency for Latinx Creatives, and the opening of our first-ever performance venue.

¡Felicidades composer Jorge Sosa and librettist & director John de los Santos!

Congratulations to the cast on your role debuts!

Bravi to the Austin Opera Orchestra, supers, creative team, crew, Austin Opera staff, and Board!

And a big Thank You to everyone who made Ofrenda and the Butler Performance Center possible!

Your first look at Ofrenda!At its heart, Ofrenda is about the hopes and sacrifices we make for our children’s well-being...
09/30/2026

Your first look at Ofrenda!

At its heart, Ofrenda is about the hopes and sacrifices we make for our children’s well-being, and a daughter’s journey toward understanding and honoring those who came before her.

Austin Opera’s first commissioned work makes its world premiere tomorrow at the new Butler Performance Center!

Photos by Erich Schlegel

09/26/2026

🎉 Congratulations Austin Opera!

We can’t believe today is finally here! The Sarah and Ernest Butler Performance Center is now officially open!

Thank you Sarah and Ernest Butler, Sangeeta Teresa Mai and Hai Nguyen, Waterlily Homes, Austin Opera Trustees, Board, Staff, and the community of Austin.

⭐️ Meet the Creative & Production Teams behind Ofrenda!From its inception to the stage, so many talented creators and me...
09/25/2026

⭐️ Meet the Creative & Production Teams behind Ofrenda!

From its inception to the stage, so many talented creators and members of the production team have played a part in shaping Austin Opera’s first commission—and preparing it for what’s sure to be a memorable experience for everyone!

Today we welcome the cast of Ofrenda to Austin!Meet the incredible vocalists making role debuts in the much–anticipated ...
09/14/2026

Today we welcome the cast of Ofrenda to Austin!

Meet the incredible vocalists making role debuts in the much–anticipated Spanish/English opera by Jorge Sosa and John de los Santos.

The world premiere of Ofrenda premieres October 1–11 at the new Butler Performance Center. 🌼🕯️🌺 💀

09/09/2026

👑 The famed enchantress Thaïs comes to Austin this November!

Experience one of the most bewitching and introspective operas ever to grace the stage in a profound new production and immersive experience.

🎟 Learn more about Massenet's Thaïs at AustinOpera.org

Address

5811 Trade Center Drive, Building 100
Austin, TX
78744

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+15124725992

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