With many winter performances of RIGOLETTO & THE BARBER OF SEVILLE selling out, Rush Ticket availability may be unavailable. Here’s what you can expect from a Standing Room ticket. Our winter productions are on the longer side, so be sure to check the run time and wear your most comfortable shoes!

Congratulations to COC Ensemble Studio Artist Ariana Maubach for her acceptance into San Francisco Opera’s 2026 Merola Opera Program! 🎉 We’re so proud to see Ariana representing Canada on this global stage. Brava! 👏

The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Elena Howard-Scott. She will be making her @canadianopera.bsky.social mainstage debut as the Page in Verdi's Rigoletto from January 24th to February 14th. Read on to find out more. operacanada.ca/artist-of-th...

We are welcoming two new members to the COC Ensemble Studio! 🌟 🎶 Nikan Ingabire Kanate, soprano 🎶 Sarah Caulfield, soprano Join us in welcoming these exceptional artists, as they join five returning Ensemble Studio artists entering their second year of the program! ✨

Joining us for an opera this winter? Here are a few tips to make your journey here smooth!

Registration is now open for Opera Lab: The Art of the Theatre! Young adults are invited to explore stage movement and storytelling, work on a dramatic opera scene, and dive into the world of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO. 👉 More details: coc.ca/Opera-Lab

Every seat tells a story. A named seat is the perfect gift for the arts lover in your life! Order by Dec 18 to receive a digital certificate in time for the holidays. Act fast. coc.ca/Name-A-Seat 📸: Gaetz Photography (2)

Here's a first glimpse at 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE. This bold contemporary opera is inspired by journalist Nellie Bly's daring 1887 exposé of patient abuse at the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island in New York City. See this compelling work: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...

Make gift-giving effortless this year with a Canadian Opera Company gift certificate! 🎁 Treat the opera lover in your life to an unforgettable experience in our iconic downtown venue. Find out more: coc.ca/gift-certificates

Feel better about your own choices... come see RIGOLETTO this winter! Tickets: coc.ca/Rigoletto

Holiday cheer is back at Union Station with a free concert! 🚂 🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m. Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.

Take a closer look at the art in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts lobby. ✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada. ✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.

Tickets are now on sale for 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE—a bold contemporary opera inspired by journalist Nellie Bly’s daring 1887 explosé of patient abuse at the Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island in New York City. Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...

Want to try opera but not sure you'll understand it? Surtitles make it easy. Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.

Save up to 30% on your 3-opera subscription package this Black Friday! Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle... Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!

RIGOLETTO’s powerhouse sibling duo is ready to take the stage! 🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile) 🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena) Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto

Have you heard of our Opera Under 30 Plus tickets? If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances. More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30

Have you spotted our posters yet? Here's your sign to #TryOpera!

We’re thrilled to welcome maestra Daniela Candillari to the COC podium this winter for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE! 🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership. Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber

Fell in love with opera this fall through our Opera Under 30 tickets? Keep the magic going with an Opera Under 30 Subscription! Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe

Season 4, episode 3 of Opera Glasses is available now! www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...

RIGOLETTO’s conductor–director duo is one you won’t want to miss! 🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor 🎶 Christopher Alden — Director Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto

We are delighted to welcome Luca Pisaroni back to our stage for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE! 🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today. Tickets: coc.ca/Barber

Don’t miss out this winter! Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price! More info: coc.ca/subscribe

Three current Ensemble Studio artists will take the stage in RIGOLETTO this winter! ✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page) ✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano) ✨ Nick Murphy (Usher) See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto 📸: Gaetz Photography

Looking for some inspo for your winter opera outfits? Here's some tips on how to stay stylish while staying warm! #grwm #outfitinspo #opera #fashion #tips #whattowear

Today marks the 75th anniversary of our very first board meeting! We celebrate the vision and legacy of our board members over the past 75 years. Thank you for your profound impact on the Canadian Opera Company!

Today marks the anniversary of legendary Italian composer Gioachino Rossini’s death. Join us in February for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE and experience Rossini’s genius live on stage. coc.ca/Barber 🎨: Hortense Haudebourt-Lescot

The moment it all sank in 💛 Our 2025 Centre Stage winners — Nikan Ingabire Kanate, Camila Montefusco, and Søren Pedersen — celebrating a night they’ll never forget. Until next year, Centre Stage. 🌟 📸: Michael Cooper

Meet the artists portraying Gilda and the Duke of Mantua in Verdi’s RIGOLETTO this winter! 🎶 Soprano Andrea Carroll brings her radiant voice and emotional depth to the role of Gilda. 🎶 Tenor Ben Bliss makes his role debut as the Duke of Mantua. 🎟️ coc.ca/rigoletto

See the rest of our season starting at just $170! Don’t miss your chance to experience the remaining four operas this season, including two of the most iconic works in the operatic canon, with our Four-Opera Subscription Package. coc.ca/subscribe

We're thrilled to welcome Luke Sutliff to our stage this winter in his signature role of Figaro in THE BARBER OF SEVILLE! Sutliff is an internationally acclaimed baritone. Known for his “rich, penetrating” voice, his Figaro is both “virile and playful” (On Stage Colorado). 🎟️ coc.ca/Barber

Meet the world's leading Rigoletto: Baritone Quinn Kelsey! Kelsey is celebrated worldwide as an "arresting artist" (New York Times), and is known for his commanding stage presence, emotional depth, and rich, velvety voice. 🎟️ coc.ca/Rigoletto

The @canadianopera.bsky.social's annual Centre Stage Competition was on October 23rd. Relive the thrilling evening! Review on our website now. operacanada.ca/canadian-ope...

What do you wish people knew about opera? Seven of our audience members opened up about their love for the art form, and what keeps them coming back. coc.ca/try-opera #TryOpera

For The Love Of Opera! Thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition and Gala! This evening celebrating Canadian opera was pure joy, from the cocktail reception and the luxurious photobooth to the thrilling competition and dinner on our mainstage.

The curtain has closed on Gluck’s ORFEO ED EURIDICE! Grazie to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable run, and bravi tutti to the extraordinary cast, musicians, creative teams, and crew who brought this masterpiece to life.

The Creative loves connecting with friends at the heart of Toronto's bustling culture scene. If you do too, it's time to #tryopera coc.ca/try-opera

What an incredible evening celebrating the future of opera! ✨ Bravi tutti to our amazing Centre Stage finalists for their unforgettable performances. And to everyone who joined us to cheer them on, thank you for bringing your energy, excitement, and love for opera to this unforgettable night.

The 2025 Centre Stage Winners! 🏆 Nikan Ingabire Kanate won this year’s First Prize and Audience Choice Award with her brilliant rendition of “Depuis le jour” from Charpentier’s LOUISE. Camila Montefusco took home Second Prize, and Soren Pedersen won Third Prize.

Our Company-in-Residence, Opera 5, is putting on a benefit concert in support of Dorothy Ley Hospice. Enjoy an evening of opera and musical theatre hits including music by Puccini, Mozart, Donizetti, Gershwin, Cole Porter, and more! More info: dlhospice.org/events/an-ev...

The wait is almost over... Centre Stage: Ensemble Studio Competition and Gala is this Thursday! Experience the excitement as Canada’s most promising young singers compete for a spot in the Ensemble Studio! Get tickets: coc.ca/CentreStage

Parting is such sweet sorrow! We bid "au revoir" to Gounod's ROMÉO ET JULIETTE. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable production and helped launch the 2025/2026 season. Bravi tutti to the incredible cast, musicians, artistic team, and crew for an extraordinary run!

Audiences are raving about ROMÉO ET JULIETTE! ✨ "A story I thought I knew, yet this Roméo et Juliette moved me and exceeded my expectations in every way!" ✨ "The music was sublime. The set was dazzling in the first half and suitably sombre in second half. Great set!" Get tickets: coc.ca/Romeo

We're hiring! Work at the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts, a gorgeous building and a cultural hub in Toronto. Join us at our in-person job fair on Friday, October 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Four Seasons Centre. We can’t wait to meet you! More info: coc.ca/careers

Tomorrow's Showcase Series performance is a vibrant celebration of Brasilian samba in all its forms! 🎶 Thurs, Oct 16 at 12 p.m. Experience the transformative power that Brasilian samba continues to bring to the world. 👉 Register today: coc.ca/tickets/2526-season/voices-of-samba

Opera is epic. Ticket prices don't have to be. Rush tickets are available this week for ORFEO ED EURIDICE and ROMÉO ET JULIETTE! Buy online on the day of the performance using code COCRUSH before selecting your seats, or in person at the Four Seasons Centre Box Office. coc.ca/Rush

“Roméo et Juliette is an ideal opera for the opera-curious.” (The Globe and Mail). See why audiences agree. Rush tickets for tonight’s performance are available now! coc.ca/romeo

Canadian Opera Company's Orfeo ed Euridice returns elegant, restrained and very satisfying @canadianopera.bsky.social ✍️ John Gilks bachtrack.com/review-orfeo...

@canadianopera.bsky.social's Orfeo ed Euridice is "a deeply moving experience." Read the full review on our website. operacanada.ca/canadian-ope...