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Seattle Opera.

Open House Program

Open House only! Buy tickets to an upcoming McCaw Hall production in person at our Ticket Office during our Open House on Saturday, October 4 and save 25% on your tickets, or enjoy $50 off a subscription package or Flex Pass! The Ticket Office is located on the first floor next to the Hanauer Lobby.

ongoing Activities (All Day)

  • Self-guided tours and stations throughout the Costume, Hair and Makeup, & Props Departments, Lower Level
  • Art exhibition by Path With Art, Wyckoff Arts Pathway, Level One
  • Kid-friendly crafts and family activities, Norcliffe Studio, Level Two
    • Hands-on activities with partner organizations including Seattle Symphony
    • Costume try-ons
    • Coloring & crafts
    • Selfie station
    • And more!
  • Classical KING recording studio tours, Level Two
    • Tour queue & Classical KING giveaway table in the Level Two Lounge

Activity Schedule

1:00 PM

  • Doors open

1:10 PM

  • Performance: Lowbrow Opera Collective presents a preview of new opera Sally Ride plus post-show Q&A with composer Dana Kaufman and director Kate Posey, Tagney Jones Hall, Level One
  • Learn a Pirates dance with stage director & choreographer Seán Curran, West Studio, Level Two

2:00 PM

  • Performance: Fellow Travelers live music preview, Tagney Jones Hall, Level One
  • A Conversation about the Season with General and Artistic Director James Robinson, Speight Jenkins Studio, Level Two

2:30 PM

  • The Pirates of Penzance staging rehearsal live feed, Speight Jenkins Studio, Level Two

    2:45 PM

    • Performance: Carmen guided sing-along performance, Tagney Jones Hall, Level One

    3:00 PM

    • "Opera Around Puget Sound" panel with Lowbrow Opera Collective, Kitsap Opera, Vashon Opera, and Rising Waters Collective, Speight Jenkins Studio, Level Two

    3:15 PM

    • PerformanceSeattle Opera Guild recital featuring Singers' Development Awards finalists, Tagney Jones Hall

    3:30 PM

    • The Pirates of Penzance staging rehearsal live feed, Speight Jenkins Studio, Level Two

        Visit our Partners

        Community Partner Tabling will be located in the Hanauer Lobby on Level One.