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Announcing our 2026-2027 Season

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Relationships Take Center Stage

From sparkling comedy and irresistible romance, to heartfelt American storytelling, our 27th season celebrates the moments that connect us. Through humor, conflict, love, and hope, each production explores the relationships that challenge us, change us, and ultimately bring us together.

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Our season opens with Something's Brewing, a delightful double bill pairing J.S. Bach's Coffee Cantata with Gaetano Donizetti's Rita. Overflowing with wit and larger-than-life personalities, these two comic gems promise an entertaining evening of laughter and outstanding music.

Choose our dinner opera experience on September 10,with an optional VIP pre-show reception, or join us for a September 12 matinee at Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia.

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We continue with our annual New Year's Eve opera which has become a cherished tradition for our audience.​ This year we toast to Donizetti's The Elixir of Love on December 31 for our festive champagne performance, followed by a Saturday matinee on January 2.


Follow the lovable Nemorino as he attempts to win Adina's heart with the help of a questionable "magic" potion. ​Overflowing with romance, humor, and some of opera's most beloved music, it's the perfect way to welcome the year ahead.

Qualified donors get early access!

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We conclude our season with Aaron Copland's The Tender Land on February 27 and 28 in a site-specific production at Ancient City Farmstead. Rather than a traditional theatre setting, the farm's picturesque landscape becomes part of the storytelling, echoing the opera's rural setting.

Featuring Copland's soaring score and a heartfelt story of family, dreams, and new beginnings, this unique collaboration offers a rare opportunity to experience opera in a fresh and unforgettable way.

Qualified donors get early access!

🎟️ Big News for Young Opera Lovers 🎟️

One of the most exciting changes this season isn't on stage, it's in our commitment to making opera more accessible.


We've introduced FREE tickets for anyone under 18, and $30 tickets for adults under 30, making it easier for the next generation of opera lovers to experience the excitement of this enduring art form.

These reduced-price tickets can only be made possible through the generosity of donors who believe that great music should be shared with all. Your support helps ensure these opportunities continue for years to come.

Next On Our Stage

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Yankee Doodle Dandy

Celebrating America250


Thursday, July 2, 2026 at 5pm​​

The Waterworks

184 San Marco Ave.

St. Augustine, FL 32084​

Kick off Independence Day weekend with a special concert featuring early American music and patriotic favorites, presented in collaboration with the EMMA Concert Association. This free event for all ages ends with an old-fashioned ice cream social!

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Thank you for making our America250 music celebration even sweeter!

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Our productions are supported in part by the

St. Johns County Tourist Development Council (TDC) and the St. Johns Cultural Council (SJCC).

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