Centralia Opera

06/14/2026

🎭 UPCOMING PERFORMANCES 🎭

🎩June 19th, 6:00pm at the Centralia Cultural Society - Gala Concert Featuring the Centralia Opera Fellowship Students

🕯️June 26th and 27th, 7:00pm at Kaskaskia College - La Boheme

Tickets are available at
🌐centraliaopera.com 🌐

06/13/2026

LESS THAN TWO WEEKS!!

Be sure to get your tickets for La Boheme presented by the Centralia Opera. Friday and Saturday June 26th and 27th at 7:00. This will be a night you won't forget! Tickets are available at Centraliaopera.com.

06/11/2026

FROM CATFISH POND, General Director, Caden Cole invites you to come see Centralia Opera present La Boheme June 26th and 27th at 7:00 at Kaskaskia College Auditorium! Be there! Tickets online are available at centraliaopera.com or at the door.

05/28/2026

🎭 TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE! 🎭

Centralia Opera presents Giacomo Puccini’s La Bohème, one of the most beloved operas ever written, performed right here in Centralia. Love. Loss. Laughter. Melodies that will last forever.

Don’t miss it.
🗓️ Friday, June 26th — 7:00 PM
🗓️ Saturday, June 27th — 7:00 PM
📍 Jane Knight Auditorium, Kaskaskia College — Centralia, IL

🎟️ Tickets are Pay-What-You-Can - To keep the Centralia Opera going $20 per ticket is suggested, but please do not let that be the reason you don't come. Free tickets are available. Choose whatever option fits you the best at check out!

👉 Grab yours NOW at centraliaopera.com before they’re gone! See you there!

05/28/2026

Check out our friends over at Arch City Opera Project! Just about an hour away from Centralia, this weekend they are putting on Susannah one of the most beautiful and influential American operas ever written. Don't miss it!

05/17/2026

Centralia Opera presents Giacomo Puccini's La Bohème in an all-new English translation. This production takes place in Centralia, Illinois in the 1850s.

In the booming town that is on its way to becoming one of the most popular stops on the Illinois Central Railroad, four starving artists face the bitter cold with nothing but their art, their laughter, and each other, until love walks in and changes everything.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This masterpiece by Giacomo Puccini is a staple of the operatic repertoire. Considered by many to be the most beautiful opera ever written, you do not want to miss this devastatingly beautiful story filled with comedy, romance, tragedy, and soaring melodies that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Come see Centralia Opera present “La Boheme” at the Jane Knight Auditorium at Kaskaskia College June 26th and 27th at 7:00!

04/01/2026

🎶 Southern Illinois Singers🎶
We want YOU in our chorus!
Centralia Opera is producing Puccini’s La Bohème this summer, and we’re looking for singers of all experience levels to join us on stage. No prior experience necessary! Fun guaranteed!

Rehearsal dates: June 14–25
Performances: June 26 & 27

If you’ve ever wanted to be part of a real opera, this is your chance. Sign up at the link below! We would love to have you!
👉 centraliaopera.com/auditions-1

03/19/2026

STUDENT FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

High school and junior high school students from Centralia and the surrounding communities are encouraged to apply to the Centralia Opera Student Fellowship. Students enrolled in the COSF will hone their craft through private online voice lessons, masterclasses, and performances in recital and on the mainstage in our production of Giacomo Puccini’s La Boheme! More information at the link below! Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Students all across southern and central Illinois are encouraged to apply to this free singing program. All students enrolled will receive private voice lessons, participate in classes, and sing in our production of Mozart's The Magic Flute all for free. Apply Today.

02/17/2026

We are so excited to finally announce our summer production. Giacomo Puccini's "La Bohème". If you were with us for our Christmas Concert you have already heard how excited we are to bring this beautiful music to Centralia. Follow us for more information regarding dates, auditions, the student fellowship program, sponsorships, and more coming very soon!

12/25/2025

Thank you so much for joining us for “Repeat the Sounding Joy: Songs of Christmas.” We are so thankful to everyone that came out and celebrated the holidays with us this Christmas. We have a very ambitious season planned for the upcoming year. As you celebrate the holiday season, please consider making a tax deductible donation at centraliaopera.com to help support our mission.