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Wagner’s Tannhäuser receives a highly anticipated new staging from internationally acclaimed director Francesca Zambello—and Houston audiences will be the first to experience her strikingly beautiful production. Lust and love, diametrically opposed forces in the opera’s universe, do battle within the title character’s psyche as the story unfolds. At curtain’s open, Tannhäuser has abandoned his life as a poet who sings of courtly love in favor of the carnal delights of the goddess Venus, spending a rapture-filled year on her magic mountain in the sky. Seeking something more, he renounces her, hoping to find redemption—and a union back home in Germany with his spiritual love Elisabeth. But his epic journey to salvation has been cursed.

Join the Houston Grand Opera on June 7, 2025, for a magical evening at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts - Moran Theater. Known for their captivating performances, the Houston Grand Opera is set to deliver another unforgettable show. This is a fantastic opportunity to experience the depth and beauty of opera in the heart of Jacksonville. Don't miss out on this enchanting event! For more information and tickets, visit the official website or check out their YouTube channel. See you at 510 Preston St, Houston, for a night filled with spectacular performing arts.

Join us for A Voice Within, a new song cycle by HGO Composer-in-Residence Joel Thompson and librettist and Houston poet laureate emeritus Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton, presented in partnership with the Emancipation Park Conservancy and the African American History Research Center at the Gregory School. A Voice Within is comprised of 12 songs that share stories of Black Houstonians, providing a platform for voices that often have been marginalized in the classical music world. The poems are based on interviews with longtime city residents, as well as oral histories from the collections of the Emancipation Park Conservancy and the Gregory School’s African American History Research Center.

HGO audiences will get their first glimpse of the Sarah and Ernest Butler Houston Grand Opera Studio class of 2026 at this beloved annual event. The emerging artists training with the program will present a series of staged, costumed excerpts from a variety of operatic works, selected to showcase their unique talents.

It’s been 50 years since HGO first presented the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, restoring the “folk opera” to its creators’ full original vision in a landmark production that earned HGO both a Tony and a Grammy. Now, audiences have the chance to again experience the cherished American classic that set HGO on its path as a trailblazer, presented in an acclaimed production from director Francesca Zambello.

It’s been 50 years since HGO first presented the Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess, restoring the “folk opera” to its creators’ full original vision in a landmark production that earned HGO both a Tony and a Grammy. Now, audiences have the chance to again experience the cherished American classic that set HGO on its path as a trailblazer, presented in an acclaimed production from director Francesca Zambello.

Gripping drama, heartfelt emotion, and clever comedy: Il trittico comes to HGO in the company’s first-ever full presentation of Puccini’s masterful trio of one-act operas. Led by acclaimed director James Robinson, the evening begins with Il tabarro, a tale of passion and betrayal set on the Seine, where the lives of a barge captain, his young wife, and her lover intertwine in a tragic crescendo.

Immerse yourself in a captivating evening of performing arts with the Houston Grand Opera on November 9, 2025. This world-renowned opera company will be showcasing their latest production at the illustrious Brown Theatre-Wortham Center in Houston, Texas. The performance will commence at 2:00 PM, promising a spectacle of extraordinary talent, breathtaking sets, and unforgettable music. Don't miss this chance to experience a riveting performance by one of the USA's leading opera companies. For more information and ticket booking, visit the official website or check out their YouTube channel for a sneak peek. Secure your seats today at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/Z7r9jZ1A746-o. See you at the opera!

Don’t miss the Houston premiere of the Pulitzer Prize-winning 2011 opera Silent Night. HGO will present a new production of the opera, in a revised version from hit-making composer Kevin Puts, who recently debuted his The Hours to raves at the Met. Inspired by the 2005 film Joyeux Noël, this powerful portrayal of peace amidst conflict captures the real-life Christmas truce of 1914, during World War I.

Step through the forest and into the enchanting world of Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel, a timeless adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale that will captivate audiences of all ages. Brought to life by director/designer Antony McDonald in his company debut, this family-friendly production unfolds in a German romantic setting, full of dirndls, Alpine hats, and misty clouds.