Indianapolis Opera

What makes Lobster Palooza so special? The music. 🎶

Every year, guests enjoy an evening filled with exceptional live performances from Indianapolis Opera artists alongside great food, great company, and a great cause.

On July 11, we're bringing this beloved tradition back home to the Basile Opera Center for one final BIG Lobster Palooza celebration. Your ticket helps support educational outreach programs that bring opera and music education to nearly 40 schools across Indiana—while giving you an unforgettable summer evening to enjoy.

Don't miss your last chance to experience a summer Lobster Palooza. Get your tickets now at indyopera.org!

A special thank you to our Lobster Palooza 2026 Event Co-Sponsors, Indiana Farmers Insurance and Ellinger Riggs Insurance! 🦞🎶

Community partnerships like these help make it possible for Indianapolis Opera to bring unforgettable artistic experiences and meaningful educational outreach programs to audiences throughout Central Indiana.

As we prepare for our final "BIG" Lobster Palooza fundraiser, we're grateful to have organizations that share our commitment to investing in people, relationships, and the future of our community.

Join us on July 11 at the Basile Opera Center for an evening of live opera, delicious food, carnival entertainment, and fundraising in support of music education across Indiana.

🎟️ Tickets are available now. Don't miss your last chance to be part of a summer Lobster Palooza tradition. Visit indyopera.org to reserve your seat today!

Special thanks to Anne Marie Tiernon & WTHR for helping us spread the word about Crescendo!

Learn more at indyopera.org/summercamp!

Crescendo is a small, specialized camp where high school students can fine-tune their performance skills. Thanks so much to campers Ransom and Zoe, who shared how they benefited from a week of personalized coaching. The next session starts Monday, June 22nd. Learn more about Indianapolis Opera Vocal Arts camp Crescendo and the FREE Showcase next Friday at 5PM at IndyOpera.org.

Summer at Indianapolis Opera is in full swing! Lobster Palooza is right around the corner. ☀️🦞

Join us July 11 for a festive evening of live opera, carnival entertainment, cocktails, dinner, and community, all in support of music education in our city.

This beloved annual event has helped connect thousands of students to the arts through our educational programming. Now, as we prepare for our final BIG Lobster Palooza fundraiser, we're inviting you to help us make this year the most memorable yet.

Get your tickets now at indyopera.org and join us for one more Lobster Palooza!

We're honored to be part of one of Indiana's favorite Independence Day traditions. 🇺🇸

Join the Indianapolis Opera Chorus alongside the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and celebrated tenor Jim Cornelison for Star-Spangled Symphony at Conner Prairie, July 2–4.

Experience an unforgettable evening of patriotic favorites, soaring vocals, fireworks, cannons, and a celebration worthy of America’s 250th birthday. ✨

Make plans now to celebrate with family and friends under the summer sky.

Tickets: https://www.indianapolissymphony.org/event/thurs-star-spangled/

LAST CALL for Crescendo! Vocal Arts Camp!

Registration closes MONDAY, JUNE 15 for Indianapolis Opera’s five-day summer intensive for young performers ages 13–18.

From private voice lessons and coachings to acting, movement, audition prep, and the fully staged Crescendo Showcase, this is a week designed to help students grow as singers, performers, and collaborators.

🗓️ June 22–26, 2026
📍 Basile Opera Center
🎟️ Full 5-day camp: $375
💡 Limited partial scholarships available

Spaces are limited, and time is running out.

👉 Register now at indyopera.org/summercamp

What a night. 🤩

Tuesday's Summer Cabaret at Fork + Ale Houses brought together everything we love most about the performing arts: incredible music, delicious food, wonderful company, and a room full of people sharing a live experience together.

Thank you to our talented artists, our friends at Fork + Ale, and everyone who joined us for an evening celebrating American composers.

These intimate cabaret evenings have become some of our favorite ways to connect with our community, and we're already looking forward to the next one.

🎶 Follow us for updates on future Opera Cabarets, special events, and our exciting 52nd Season. 🎶

🚨 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

Swipe through Indianapolis Opera's 52nd Season ➡️

🎶 Opera in the Park
🎶 La Traviata
🎶 Voices of Christmas
🎶 Man of La Mancha

PLUS:
🦞 Lobster Palooza
🍷 Opera Cabaret Dinner Series
🎤 Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
🇮🇹 Libiamo!

A season filled with romance, laughter, holiday magic, Broadway favorites, and world-class vocal artistry awaits.

Season ticket packages are available NOW and start at just $109.65 through September 7, 2026.

🎟️ Visit indyopera.org and reserve your seats today with code "OPERAEARLYBIRD."

Which performances are you most excited about? Tell us below!

🎶 Tonight's the night! 🎶

Our Summer Cabaret at Fork + Ale is officially SOLD OUT, and we can't wait to welcome a full house for an evening celebrating American composers with incredible music, delicious food, and wonderful company.

Thank you to everyone who reserved a seat and continues to support live opera and musical performance in our community.

Missed out this time? Don't worry - more Opera Cabarets and exciting Indianapolis Opera events are on the horizon soon!

Follow us here and stay tuned for future performances, ticket announcements, and behind-the-scenes content.