STUDENT DRESS REHEARSALS

Students, teachers, and educational groups can see a Calgary Opera dress rehearsal performance for just $20*

A dress rehearsal is the final on-stage rehearsal of an opera before it premieres to the public. They include nearly full production values (with costumes, sets, lights, orchestra), but the show is still a work in progress.


2024-25 STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL PERFORMANCES

All performances at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE / GIANNI SCHICCHI - THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 AT 7:00PM

2025-26 STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL PERFORMANCES

All performances at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

MADAMA BUTTERFLY - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2025 AT 7:00PM

HANSEL AND GRETEL - THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2026 AT 7:00PM

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE - THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2026 AT 7:00PM

HOW TO GET TICKETS

INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS

Tickets are $20*

One student ID is valid for a maximum of 2 tickets. (Or proof of enrollment in a music program.)

Teachers can also purchase tickets to Student Dress Rehearsals.

New this year, Student Dress Rehearsals are assigned seating. Please book early for the best seats.

Who can attend?   

  • K-12 students  

  • Post-secondary students  

  • Educators  

  • Music students of any age  

  • Lifelong learning groups 

TO BUY

Call our box office at 403-262-7286 or visit in person at 1315 7 Street SW.

Student ID number must be provided at the time of booking.

COLLECTING YOUR TICKETS

Collect your tickets at the ticket pick-up table on the main floor of the Jubilee Auditorium up to 90 minutes before the start time on the date of the performance.

The student ID used to book the tickets must be shown at the time tickets are collected.

TEACHERS & GROUPS

Teachers and music educators, and lifelong learning groups can book tickets to our Student Dress Rehearsal for their classes or groups.

A Study Guide for each production will be made available on our website 1 month before the dress rehearsal performance.

TO BOOK A GROUP

Please contact Audience Services: 403-262-7286
Info@calgaryopera.com

1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Monday to Friday
Closed weekends and holidays

*Includes GST and handling fee.