Name: CCO In Concert
Start: 2026-07-11T19:30:00
Location: Central City Opera House

Central City Opera

Join us for an unforgettable evening honoring the pioneering spirit that built Colorado — the audacity of silver barons, the dreams of prospectors, and the vision that brought grand opera to a mountain town. Set against the Denver Art Museum's architectural splendor, we'll gather to enjoy cocktails, dinner, and live performances while raising essential support for Central City Opera's mission. Dress in your finest gold and silver as a tribute to the precious metals and bold elegance that defined Colorado's Gilded Age.

This exclusive event will celebrate an extraordinary convergence of Colorado history in 2026: our state's 150th anniversary, Central City Opera's 94th Summer Festival season, and the highly anticipated return of The Ballad of Baby Doe to our historic stage in July — 70 years after we commissioned this iconic American opera that immortalized Colorado's silver barons and the mining boom that built our state.

2026 Theatre of Dreams Gala

Denver Art Museum

Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro is a scandalous whirlwind of desire, deception, and defiance set to some of the most exquisite music ever composed. In a single day, clever servants Figaro and Susanna must outwit their lecherous master Count Almaviva, who’s determined to seduce the bride-to-be. As the servants scheme against their social superiors, the opera becomes a thrilling battle of class, desire, and human dignity. Will true love triumph over power and privilege?

The Marriage of Figaro

Central City Opera House

Commissed by Central City Opera in 1956, this American Opera is a love story based on real events in 1880s Colorado. The Ballad of Baby Doe is emotionally rich and captivating, based on the blossoming love between Elizabeth “Baby” Doe and Horace Tabor.

The Ballad of Baby Doe

This fan-favorite concert will return! On Friday, July 10 and Saturday, July 11 join the CCO Orchestra and festival singers for an extravaganza of operatic favorites.

CCO In Concert

Terrence McNally’s Tony-winning play transforms a simple voice lesson with opera legend, Maria Callas into an unforgettable evening of drama, music and revelation. Featuring arias by Puccini, Verdi, and Bellini, Master Class returns to the tradition of presenting American plays in our festival.