Toledo Opera has announced it will host its annual fundraising gala, Opera Gala Route 250. The gala will be held at the Millbury Classic Cars & Trucks Museum on Saturday, May 9, 2026. This year’s event introduces a new setting and format for Toledo Opera’s signature fundraiser  and guests will have the opportunity to explore the museum, enjoy a retro {…}

Toledo Opera will present its annual “OPERAtunity Day” on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. The event concludes that evening with “Triviata Night” at Toledo Spirits, featuring a general-knowledge trivia competition with an operatic twist. With only 18 percent of Toledo Opera’s annual budget derived from ticket sales, OPERAtunity Day encourages community members to be a part of supporting such key initiatives {…}

Toledo Opera will present “Opera Cabaret” on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Toledo Opera offices. The evening will feature performances by the Toledo Opera Resident Artists and members of the Toledo Opera Chorus and is free and open to the public. Hosted by Toledo Opera Artistic Director Kevin Bylsma, Opera Cabaret offers audiences an informal evening {…}

Toledo Opera is teaming up with the Toledo Museum of Art (TMA) to present two free LocalEyes tours on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. at the museum. The program coincides with Toledo Opera’s upcoming production of Bizet’s “Carmen.” Each LocalEyes tour pairs a TMA docent with a guest curator—an artist, professor, musician, or community member—who {…}

Toledo Opera has launched its “Scene Setters” Initiative, a new program aimed at building greater anticipation for its upcoming productions. The inaugural group will spotlight “Carmen.” The program will feature local arts enthusiasts, influencers, and tastemakers, all of whom will attend dress rehearsals of Toledo Opera productions and share their experiences with their networks. The Scene Setters for “Carmen” include {…}

Toledo Opera, Toledo School for the Arts, and Aria Performing Arts are set to host the event, “Carmen in Motion: A Spanish Dance Experience with Rosa Mercedes.” The event will be held on Sept. 27, 2025 at The Portal at Toledo School for the Arts. The idea behind the event is for audiences to step into the rhythm and passion {…}