Tobias Picker and Aryeh Lev Stollman's Oper! Award-winning new opera gets its North American premiere at Santa Fe, opening in August 2026! Based on the true story of a painter who became one of the first people to have gender-affirming surgery, Lili Elbe is an extraordinary and moving tale of a woman trying to find her true self in a world that didn't understand her.

Debuting director Christopher Luscombe and Santa Fe Opera unveil a glorious new production of Mozart's classic opera The Magic Flute, perfect for audiences of all ages. Featuring awe-inspiring special effects designed by Chris Fisher, the man behind the effects for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway, the timeless opera is a fantastic way to experience the joy of opera for both opera beginners and seasoned aficionados. In this production, particularly influenced by Victorian pantomime, exploration, epic quests and a heroic cast overcoming the challenges thrown their way come to the fore, for a delightful version of the beloved opera.

Santa Fe Opera presents a thrilling look into the future of the medium with two special nights celebrating their apprentices, coming in August 2026! With one night focused around the ingenious creations of their technical apprentices, and the other spotlighting the young singers, Apprentice Scenes is the perfect night for opera lovers and newcomers alike!