PORTLAND OPERA

by A.A. Cristi - January 07, 2026

Portland Opera has announced the appointment of Tracy Wenckus as Interim General Director, effective January 1, 2026, following the retirement of Sue Dixon, who served as the company's General Director for six years....

by A.A. Cristi - December 22, 2025

OPERA IN THE PARK Portland has announced the appointment of Nicholas Fox as its Artistic Director effective December 1, 2025. Fox's designation follows one year as Interim Artistic Director and two years of conducting for Opera in the Park Portland, during which he led two of the organization's most...

by A.A. Cristi - October 29, 2025

Portland Opera will present Puccini’s La Bohème November 15–23, 2025, at Keller Auditorium. Directed by Cara Consilvio and starring Hope Briggs and Alok Kumar....

by Chloe Rabinowitz - October 10, 2025

The annual Fall Festival presented by the Ashland New Plays Festival is just around the corner. Learn more about the festival and see how to purchase tickets here! ...

by A.A. Cristi - October 03, 2025

Portland Opera has elected longtime board member Kregg Arntson as its new Board President and welcomed three new members—Laura Howe, Ayaka Jones, and Vanessa Valencia....

by Stephi Wild - September 26, 2025

Portland Opera has announced the upcoming retirement of General Director Sue Dixon, who will step down on December 31, 2025, after 11 years of extraordinary service, including six as General Director. ...

by A.A. Cristi - August 08, 2025

Portland Opera will appoint Damien Geter as Music Director, solidifying his role after nearly four years on an interim basis. The acclaimed composer, conductor, and performer will help lead the company’s innovative and inclusive 2025–2026 season. ...

by A.A. Cristi - July 10, 2025

Portland Opera has announced that single tickets are now on sale for its 2025/26 season, Love Through Adversity. Subscription packages will remain available throughout the season, which runs September 2025 through May 2026 and features eight productions ranging from beloved classics to immersive new...

by Stephi Wild - March 06, 2025

 Portland Opera will present LOVE THROUGH ADVERSITY, their 25/26 Season. Entering its 61st year, the company will stage a full calendar of performances....

by Stephi Wild - February 27, 2025

After more than two decades of calling the Hampton Opera Center in the Rose City’s Southeast Waterfront home, Portland Opera is moving its operations downtown to be part of the central city’s revitalization....