Calendar
September 12
Community Programs
Land, Language & Songs
Land, Language & Songs invites audiences on a unique afternoon of music, storytelling, and discovery as downtown Victoria becomes a living performance space. Part of Pacific Opera Victoria’s Found in Translation initiative, which celebrates Indigenous languages alongside those brought to Canada by newcomers,…
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- Time
- Saturday | 12:30pm
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- Venue
- Various
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- Cost
- Free
September 17
Community Programs
Opera 101
Opera has a reputation for being grand, dramatic, and sometimes a little intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Join Curator of Public Engagement Robert Holliston, Principal Coach & Music Administrator Kimberley-Ann Bartczak at the piano, and soprano Jennifer Turner for a lively and welcoming introduction to the…
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- Time
- Thursday | 12:00pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
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- Cost
- Pay What You Want
September 20
Community Programs
Inside Opera | Il Trovatore
Join us for Inside Opera, an engaging hour-long series hosted by Robert Holliston, exploring the stories, music, characters, and creative ideas behind some of opera’s most fascinating works. For this exploration of Verdi’s Il trovatore, Robert is joined by special guest Grant Youngblood, who sings Conte di…
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- Time
- Sunday | 1:00pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
September 20
Community Programs
Inside Opera | Il Trovatore
Join us for Inside Opera, an engaging hour-long series hosted by Robert Holliston, exploring the stories, music, characters, and creative ideas behind some of opera’s most fascinating works. For this exploration of Verdi’s Il trovatore, Robert is joined by special guest Grant Youngblood, who sings Conte di…
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- Time
- Sunday | 4:00pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
October 14
Community Programs
Community Preview: Il trovatore
Community Preview These special presentations are the final dress rehearsal before opening night, featuring the full cast, orchestra, costumes, sets, and lighting. It’s a chance to experience the excitement of live opera in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Through our Ticket Access Program (TAP) and community…
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- Time
- Wednesday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
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- Cost
- $15
October 16
Operas
Il trovatore
Verdi’s Il trovatore blazes with passion, vengeance, and the unstoppable force of fate. At its heart is a search for identity, as each character struggles to confront who they truly are, and the secrets that define them. As past secrets collide with present rivalries, Verdi’s electrifying music drives the drama forward with…
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- Time
- Friday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
October 18
Operas
Il trovatore
Verdi’s Il trovatore blazes with passion, vengeance, and the unstoppable force of fate. At its heart is a search for identity, as each character struggles to confront who they truly are, and the secrets that define them. As past secrets collide with present rivalries, Verdi’s electrifying music drives the drama forward with…
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- Time
- Sunday | 2:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
October 22
Operas
Il trovatore
Verdi’s Il trovatore blazes with passion, vengeance, and the unstoppable force of fate. At its heart is a search for identity, as each character struggles to confront who they truly are, and the secrets that define them. As past secrets collide with present rivalries, Verdi’s electrifying music drives the drama forward with…
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- Time
- Thursday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
October 23
Community Programs
Living Opera
Using live opera moments, participants of all ages are invited to listen, imagine, and explore what it means to bring a story to life on stage. Working together, you’ll make creative choices and develop stage directions inspired by the music, combining elements of music, drama, and leadership…
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- Time
- Friday | 10:30am
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- Cost
- Free
October 24
Operas
Il trovatore
Verdi’s Il trovatore blazes with passion, vengeance, and the unstoppable force of fate. At its heart is a search for identity, as each character struggles to confront who they truly are, and the secrets that define them. As past secrets collide with present rivalries, Verdi’s electrifying music drives the drama forward with…
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- Time
- Saturday | 4:00pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
November 06
Community Programs
Remembering Mary’s Wedding
Weaving together text and music from the 2011 opera, composer Andrew Paul MacDonald and librettist Stephen Massicotte reimagine Mary’s Wedding for narrator, two singers, and piano—an intimate reflection on love and remembrance. Originally developed and premiered in Victoria, this new presentation returns following last…
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- Time
- Friday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
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- Cost
- Tickets Start at $20.00
November 07
Community Programs
Remembering Mary’s Wedding
Weaving together text and music from the 2011 opera, composer Andrew Paul MacDonald and librettist Stephen Massicotte reimagine Mary’s Wedding for narrator, two singers, and piano—an intimate reflection on love and remembrance. Originally developed and premiered in Victoria, this new presentation returns following last…
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- Time
- Saturday | 4:00pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
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- Cost
- Tickets Start at $20.00
January 24
Community Programs
Inside Opera | Hansel & Gretel
Join us for Inside Opera, an engaging hour-long series hosted by Robert Holliston, exploring the stories, music, characters, and creative ideas behind some of opera’s most fascinating works. With his signature warmth, wit, and deep knowledge of the art form, Robert offers an entertaining introduction to each opera,…
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- Time
- Sunday | 1:00pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
January 24
Community Programs
Inside Opera | Hansel & Gretel
Join us for Inside Opera, an engaging hour-long series hosted by Robert Holliston, exploring the stories, music, characters, and creative ideas behind some of opera’s most fascinating works. With his signature warmth, wit, and deep knowledge of the art form, Robert offers an entertaining introduction to each opera,…
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- Time
- Sunday | 4:00pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
February 17
Community Programs
Community Preview: Hansel & Gretel
Community Preview These special presentations are the final dress rehearsal before opening night, featuring the full cast, orchestra, costumes, sets, and lighting. It’s a chance to experience the excitement of live opera in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Through our Ticket Access Program (TAP) and…
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- Time
- Wednesday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
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- Cost
- $15
February 19
Operas
Hansel & Gretel
Created by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop and Pacific Opera Victoria Artistic Director Brenna Corner for Vancouver Opera, this inventive production of Hansel & Gretel creates a wildly imaginative, visually stunning, and magical retelling of Humperdinck’s beloved opera. When the siblings lose their way in the forest,…
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- Time
- Friday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
February 21
Operas
Hansel & Gretel
Created by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop and Pacific Opera Victoria Artistic Director Brenna Corner for Vancouver Opera, this inventive production of Hansel & Gretel creates a wildly imaginative, visually stunning, and magical retelling of Humperdinck’s beloved opera. When the siblings lose their way in the forest,…
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- Time
- Sunday | 2:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
February 25
Operas
Hansel & Gretel
Created by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop and Pacific Opera Victoria Artistic Director Brenna Corner for Vancouver Opera, this inventive production of Hansel & Gretel creates a wildly imaginative, visually stunning, and magical retelling of Humperdinck’s beloved opera. When the siblings lose their way in the forest,…
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- Time
- Thursday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
February 27
Operas
Hansel & Gretel
Created by The Old Trout Puppet Workshop and Pacific Opera Victoria Artistic Director Brenna Corner for Vancouver Opera, this inventive production of Hansel & Gretel creates a wildly imaginative, visually stunning, and magical retelling of Humperdinck’s beloved opera. When the siblings lose their way in the forest,…
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- Time
- Saturday | 4:00pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
March 07
Community Programs
Inside Opera | The Magic Flute
Join us for Inside Opera, an engaging hour-long series hosted by Robert Holliston, exploring the stories, music, characters, and creative ideas behind some of opera’s most fascinating works. With his signature warmth, wit, and deep knowledge of the art form, Robert offers an entertaining introduction to each opera,…
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- Time
- Sunday | 1:00pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
March 07
Community Programs
Inside Opera | The Magic Flute
Join us for Inside Opera, an engaging hour-long series hosted by Robert Holliston, exploring the stories, music, characters, and creative ideas behind some of opera’s most fascinating works. With his signature warmth, wit, and deep knowledge of the art form, Robert offers an entertaining introduction to each opera,…
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- Time
- Sunday | 4:00pm
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- Venue
- Baumann Centre
March 31
Community Programs
Community Preview: The Magic Flute
Community Preview These special presentations are the final dress rehearsal before opening night, featuring the full cast, orchestra, costumes, sets, and lighting. It’s a chance to experience the excitement of live opera in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Through our Ticket Access Program (TAP) and community…
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- Time
- Wednesday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
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- Cost
- $15
April 02
Operas
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute is Mozart’s dazzling tale of adventure, enlightenment, and the transformative power of music. When Prince Tamino falls for the mysterious Pamina, he undertakes a perilous quest to find her. Filled with soaring arias, radiant harmonies, and striking theatrical imagery, The Magic Flute celebrates imagination and the human search for wisdom and…
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- Time
- Friday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
April 04
Operas
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute is Mozart’s dazzling tale of adventure, enlightenment, and the transformative power of music. When Prince Tamino falls for the mysterious Pamina, he undertakes a perilous quest to find her. Filled with soaring arias, radiant harmonies, and striking theatrical imagery, The Magic Flute celebrates imagination and the human search for wisdom and…
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- Time
- Sunday | 2:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
April 08
Operas
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute is Mozart’s dazzling tale of adventure, enlightenment, and the transformative power of music. When Prince Tamino falls for the mysterious Pamina, he undertakes a perilous quest to find her. Filled with soaring arias, radiant harmonies, and striking theatrical imagery, The Magic Flute celebrates imagination and the human search for wisdom and…
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- Time
- Thursday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
April 10
Operas
The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute is Mozart’s dazzling tale of adventure, enlightenment, and the transformative power of music. When Prince Tamino falls for the mysterious Pamina, he undertakes a perilous quest to find her. Filled with soaring arias, radiant harmonies, and striking theatrical imagery, The Magic Flute celebrates imagination and the human search for wisdom and…
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- Time
- Saturday | 4:00pm
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- Venue
- Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton
May 29
Community Programs
Albertine en cinq temps – L’opéra
A landmark of Québec theatre, Albertine en cinq temps – L’opéra follows one woman at five stages of her life, as memory, identity, and emotion collide. This new operatic adaptation brings Michel Tremblay’s powerful work to the stage in an intimate and striking form. This production brings a defining…
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- Time
- Saturday | 7:30pm
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- Venue
- The Belfry
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- Cost
- Pay What You Can
May 30
Community Programs
Albertine en cinq temps – L’opéra
A landmark of Québec theatre, Albertine en cinq temps – L’opéra follows one woman at five stages of her life, as memory, identity, and emotion collide. This new operatic adaptation brings Michel Tremblay’s powerful work to the stage in an intimate and striking form. This production brings a defining…
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- Time
- Sunday | 4:00pm
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- Venue
- The Belfry
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- Cost
- Pay What You Can