North Carolina Opera will present mezzo-soprano Taylor Raven as the featured guest artist at its 2026 Gala.

The gala, set for Saturday, March 14 at the Dorothy and Roy Park Alumni Center at North Carolina State University, will be a black-tie event featuring Raven’s performance alongside fine dining, a silent auction, and a live auction. Following the musical portion of the evening, Sidecar Social Club will provide live music for dancing.

Raven, who made her Metropolitan Opera debut last season, starred in North Carolina Opera’s 2022 world-premiere production of Moravec and Campbell’s “Sanctuary Road.”

Proceeds from the Gala support North Carolina Opera’s mainstage productions, educational initiatives, and community programs.

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