Experts' Choice Award Santa Fe Opera House
What the experts agree on
Santa Fe Opera House ranks second only to the Met with world-class productions in a one-of-a-kind open-air setting that draws opera lovers and curious newcomers alike during its brief summer season.
“Take in a play, watch traditional flamenco dancing, or sit back and enjoy a new jam.”
– Afar Magazine
Concierge "Regardless of your fondness for opera, the setting of this theater is incredible."
Travel + Leisure "Every summer opera stars and musicians from around the world descend on Santa Fe’s sublime open-air opera house to perform five original performances." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Even non-opera fanatics come out in astounding numbers during the short but sweet Santa Fe Opera season, which lasts from late June through August." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Ranked by many as second in the US only to New York's Metropolitan Opera." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Santa Fe Opera House is a world-class institution, acclaimed for the quality of the work performed and the star ranking stature of its artists." Full review
Travel + Leisure "A night at the Santa Fe Opera House is truly one-of-a-kind. The venue welcomes performances like "Madama Butterfly" and "The Barber of Seville" to its open-air theater."
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Just make sure to pack a jacket for when the temperature drops.
Frommer's "It's partially open-air, with open sides. A controversial structure." Full review
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A small screen in front of each seat shows the libretto during the performance
Independent "Summer also sees the world-class Santa Fe Opera filling its open-air amphitheatre with, this year, Carmen’s plaintive arias and Tristan and Isolde’s star-crossed lovers’ story"
Lonely Planet "Founded in 1956 by a formerly New York–based conductor by the name of John Cosby, the Santa Fe Opera is an open-air venue 7 miles north of Santa Fe, surrounded by high desert piñon and..."
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