Virginia Opera

10/16/2026

A little ticket-buying PSA from your friends at Virginia Opera!

Third-party ticket resellers are causing big headaches for arts organizations and audiences across Hampton Roads—and we’re not the only ones seeing it.

Our Director of Marketing, Amanda Ivy, recently spoke with WHRO about what’s happening and how it can impact your experience at the Opera House.

A simple reminder: For the best price, accurate information, and direct support from our Box Office, always purchase Virginia Opera tickets through our official website or Box Office.

Thanks to WHRO for helping spread the word! Read the full story using the link in our bio!

10/16/2026

A little ticket-buying PSA from your friends at Virginia Opera!

Third-party ticket resellers are causing big headaches for arts organizations and audiences across Hampton Roads—and we’re not the only ones seeing it.

Our Director of Marketing, Amanda Ivy, recently spoke with WHRO about what’s happening and how it can impact your experience at the Opera House.

A simple reminder: For the best price, accurate information, and direct support from our Box Office, always purchase Virginia Opera tickets through our official website or Box Office.

Thanks to WHRO for helping spread the word! Read the full story below. ⬇️

Local arts groups say tickets sold through third parties are a growing frustration for them and their patrons.

10/14/2026

👀 Look who made the cover!

Don't miss your chance to see Pagliacci next month! Get your tickets at vaopera.org/pagliacci

Making it onto the streets...

10/14/2026

🎪Step right up and meet the cast of Pagliacci!

The drama is big, the emotions are bigger, and this cast is ready to bring it all to the stage this November!

🎟️Tickets start at $35 (vaopera.org/pagliacci)
❓Got questions? Send us a message at [email protected] or give the box office a call at 866-673-7282
📢 Please be cautious of third-party sellers. For the best prices, always buy your tickets directly from the Virginia Opera website at vaopera.org.

10/13/2026

Thank you to everyone who has joined us on the lawn for Wednesday Wind Down this season!

❗Reminder: There is no Wednesday Wind Down tomorrow, but we’ll see you back on the lawn next week for our final Wednesday Wind Down of the season!

See you next week! 👋

10/12/2026

🔪 Art imitates life―and life can take unexpected turns.

When jealousy, secrets, and betrayal take over, the line between performance and reality begins to disappear.

See how the drama unfolds when Pagliacci takes the stage this November.

Keep the night going with Pagliacci After Dark following the Friday night performances in Norfolk and Richmond!

🎟️ Tickets start at $35!
🔗 Tap the link to get yours! 👉 vaopera.org/pagliacci
❗After Dark tickets are sold separately for $50. A ticket to Pagliacci is required.

10/11/2026

Half an hour, all the adventure! Gather the family and experience Tunes & Tales! together.

📍Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library
📅 October 12 at 10:30 AM

📍Richmond Public Library
📅 October 13 at 11:15 AM

📍Willow Oaks Branch Library
📅 October 20 at 11:00 AM

📍TCC/Virginia Beach Joint-Use Library
📅 October 21 at 11:00 AM

10/11/2026

There’s just ONE more chance to catch Swiping Right: Opera in the Age of Online Dating before we take our final bow!

📍 Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts , Gottwald Playhouse
⏰ Today at 2:30 PM

🎟️ Pay What You Will tickets start at just $5! Choose the Pay-What-You-Can option at checkout and pick the price that works for you.*

Get your tickets using the link below and join us for one final performance!
www.etix.com/ticket/e/1060162

*Tickets are $8.60, including required fees, at the $5 Pay-What-You-Will level.

⚠️ This production is rated PG-13 and contains adult themes.

10/10/2026

💕 Turns out, taking a chance can pay off.

Extraordinary brings a little hope to the complicated world of modern dating and proves that meeting IRL might just be worth the risk!

See it TONIGHT in Swiping Right: Opera in the Age of Online Dating.

📍 Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts , Gottwald Playhouse
⏰ 7:30 PM

🎟️ Pay What You Will tickets start at just $5! Choose the Pay-What-You-Can option at checkout and pick the price that works for you.*

Get your tickets using the link below and join us for one final performance!
www.etix.com/ticket/e/1060162

*Tickets are $8.60, including required fees, at the $5 Pay-What-You-Will level.

📸 Sam Flint

⚠️ This production is rated PG-13 and contains adult themes.