Seattle Opera

At Seattle Opera, we believe in the power of music to move hearts, spark conversation, and build community. Our work extends far beyond the stage— reaching classrooms, neighborhoods, and audiences of every age and background.

This season opened with a triumph: The Pirates of Penzance, our first ever Gilbert & Sullivan production, captured the hearts of nearly 15,000 audience members—many experiencing opera for the first time. Our Family Day performance sold out, and more than 2,000 students from 23 schools and 25 homeschool groups attended the School Matinee. The production demonstrated opera's unique power to bring people together in a shared, joy-filled experience.

Ahead, we'll present Daphne in Concert featuring remarkable artists making their Seattle Opera debuts, Fellow Travelers—an opera illuminating the hidden history of the Lavender Scare—and Carmen, bringing the season to a stunning close with Tacoma native J'Nai Bridges and Sasha Cooke leading a star-studded cast.

But here's the truth: no matter how spectacular the performance or enriching the education program, our ticket sales reliably only cover about one-third of the cost needed to bring these productions to life. The rest is made possible by our community of donors.

This Giving Tuesday, we're aiming to raise $10,000 to sustain this extraordinary season and fuel many more to come for the over 100,000 people we serve annually.

Your generosity today helps us inspire curiosity, deepen connections, and open doors across our community.

Will you join us in making an impact that resonates?