August 20, 2026
Chris Cox, Director of Marketing and Communications
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Pittsburgh Opera kicks off its 2026–27 season, the company’s 88th, with love, jealousy, murder, and more this fall.
- In Verdi’s gripping Rigoletto, at the Benedum Center this October for the first time in 14 years, medieval court jester Rigoletto must save his daughter from the clutches of his employer, the lecherous, womanizing Duke.
- Coming to the Byham in November is the Pittsburgh premiere of Orpheus & Eurydice. Based on the classic Greek myth, Orpheus plunges into the very depths of the Underworld to bring his beloved Eurydice back from the dead.
In addition, Pittsburgh Opera has a plethora of free concerts and events at locations throughout Pittsburgh designed to inspire and take you on a journey of love, loss, and redemption.
Pittsburgh Opera strives to make opera accessible to all, and provides world-class entertainment for every taste and budget. Whether you prefer casual concerts or grand spectacles, its autumn events are sure to delight and entertain.
September through November 2026 highlights (listed chronologically) include:
Resident Artist Welcome Party
Crafton
Sunday, September 13
Market Square Concert (free)
Market Square Farmer’s Market
Thursday, September 17
New Guard Summer Salon (free)
Happenstance Cafe
Thursday, September 17
Rising Stars Concert (free)
Bitz Opera Factory
Saturday, September 19
A Landing Ovation (free)
Arts Landing, downtown Pittsburgh
Thursday, September 24
Rigoletto
Benedum Center for the Performing Arts
October 10, 16, 18
Outside the Salon – “Sip & Sing”
Bitz Opera Factory
Friday, October 23
Song Shop Concerts (free)
Bitz Opera Factory
Saturday, October 24, and Saturday, November 7
Orpheus & Eurydice
Byham Theater
November 14, 20, 22
For a complete set of listings and event details, view this PDF or see our Events Calendar.
A Landing Ovation is generously presented by the Richard King Mellon Foundation with special funding from The Charity Randall Foundation in honor of Charity Randall. The presenting partners are supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). We thank them for their support.
Sponsorships
Pittsburgh Opera’s season is made possible, onstage and off, by support from all corners of the community.
Pittsburgh Opera offers a range of flexible gift options and potential tax benefits for individuals, local businesses, and corporations. Sponsorship opportunities include:
- Production Sponsorships – Help bring a production to life while pulling back the curtain and entertaining clients or friends. Gifts begin at $25,000.
- Resident Artist Sponsorships – Support future opera stars while building personal relationships with artists. Gifts begin at $16,250.
- Family Day & Community Programs – Underwrite free or low-cost concerts, because everyone deserves access to opera. Gifts begin at $5,000.
- Parties & Events – Sponsor Galas, networking events, parties, and happy hours. Gifts begin at $1,000.
To learn more about becoming a sponsor, contact Pittsburgh Opera at 412-281-0912 x226 or via email.
'Noteworthy', Pittsburgh Opera's Monthly Giving Society
Pittsburgh Opera’s monthly giving society, called Noteworthy, helps sustain opera in Pittsburgh year-round.
With Noteworthy, every gift can make a big difference. Members receive special perks, unique opera experiences, and surprises worth celebrating. Plus, the effortless ‘set it and forget it’ program ensures reliable support for Pittsburgh Opera. Join us.
