Name: The Opera Ball
Start: 2026-02-07T19:00:00
Location: Garrett Jacobs Mansion

Opera Baltimore's 2026 offerings promise a rich tapestry of culture, music, and social revelry, set in the opulent Garrett Jacobs Mansion. From Thirsty Thursdays' delightful blend of operatic highlights and curated beverages to grand performances of classic operas like Donizetti's 'Lucrezia Borgia' and Debussy's 'Pelléas et Mélisande', each event offers a unique window into the world of opera. With glamorous galas and gripping tales of love, ambition, and secrets, this upcoming season is not to be missed by opera enthusiasts and newcomers alike.

Opera Baltimore's 2026 Season: A Symphony of Art, Music, and Culture

Opera Baltimore

Join us for The Opera Ball — Baltimore’s most glamorous night out. Sip champagne, dance beneath chandeliers, and celebrate the music and people that make this city sing.

The Opera Ball

Garrett Jacobs Mansion

Scandal. Secrets. And a mother’s love wrapped in velvet and venom. Donizetti’s Lucrezia Borgia is a dark and dazzling tale of political ambition, family ties, and deadly betrayal in Renaissance Italy. The infamous Lucrezia—feared as much for her rumored poisonings as for her power—is more than a femme fatale: she’s a woman fighting to protect her greatest secret.

Lucrezia Borgia

Thirsty Thursdays at the Opera is Opera Baltimore’s signature performance and beverage tasting series, blending live music with expertly curated drink pairings. Set in the historic and glamorous Engineers Club, each evening offers a unique opportunity to enjoy operatic highlights in a relaxed and social atmosphere.



Guests experience a series of short musical selections, each paired with a specialty drink served throughout the night. From beer and wine to themed seasonal cocktails, the tastings are chosen to complement the music and elevate the evening’s vibe. With projected English translations, audiences of all experience levels can fully enjoy the performances.

Thirsty Thursdays at the Opera March 2026

Step into a world of shadows and silences with Debussy’s Pelléas et Mélisande—a hauntingly beautiful dream of an opera where nothing is said outright, but everything is felt. When the mysterious Mélisande marries Prince Golaud and quietly falls for his half-brother Pelléas, love blooms in secret under the surface. But in this misty medieval castle, jealousy festers, words are weapons, and desire leads quietly—inevitably—to ruin.

The Opera Ball

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