Centralia Opera

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.

12/23/2025

Looking to get in the Christmas spirit?🎅🎄Join us at Calumet Street Christian Church at 5:00 tonight for a concert you won’t want to miss! We can't wait to celebrate Christmas with you and your family.

12/03/2025

A word from our Artistic Director, Elijah Harrison Buerk. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation today through our website centraliaopera.com

12/02/2025

Please consider making a tax-deductible donation this Giving Tuesday.

10/04/2025

07/27/2025

🎭✨ THANK YOU, CENTRALIA! ✨ 🎭

Our production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute has come to a close and what a magical journey it has been! From the first chord to the final bow, you, our audience, donors, volunteers, and artists brought this production to life. 💫

To everyone who filled our seats, cheered us on, and believed in the power of live opera in Southern Illinois: thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Your presence makes our mission possible.

If you enjoyed this production and/or if you believe in what we’re building here in Centralia, we invite you to help us keep this going for many years to come. 💖

🎶 Support the future of opera in Centralia by making a tax-deductible donation today:
🔗 https://www.centraliaopera.com/donate

Together, we can keep the music alive and thriving here in Centralia.

🎼 With endless gratitude,
— Centralia Opera

07/26/2025

Tonight is your last chance to see The Magic Flute: Presented by the Centralia Opera 7:00 at the Centralia Cultural Society. Don't miss this amazing show!

07/25/2025

Tonight is opening night! Come see the show! No tickets necessary!

Local singers and instrumentalists have come together this summer to prepare Mozart opera The Magic Flute for ...