Opera at The Bay: La bohème Saturday, April 18 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Sarasota Opera and The Bay partner again to present a FREE series of recorded opera screenings from Sarasota Opera’s 2026 Winter Festival. For a limited time only, these exclusive in-park screenings on the stadium-quality LED screen will feature professionally recorded versions of each opera performed inside the historic Sarasota Opera House during the recently-completed season. So bring your friends and family to the park to watch the excitement and vibrance of opera within the beauty of this “One Park for All” along Sarasota Bay. Use this as an opportunity to introduce your friends, kids and grandkids to this captivating genre of performing artistry. Come as you are… no experience required. About La bohème Poetry, poverty, and passion in 1830s Bohemian Paris. Puccini’s most beloved opera explores poetry, poverty, and passion in 1830s Paris. The story follows the poor embroideress Mimì and the poet Rodolfo as they navigate love, friendship, and heartbreak in the Latin Quarter. One of the most performed operas in the repertoire, La bohème is a timeless portrait of youthful hope and tragic romance. Click here for a digital guide about this famous opera Special Notes You’ll Want to Know: This screening will be preceded by special live performance by the Sarasota Youth Opera, who performed on the main stage as part of the chorus in La bohème. Arrive by 6:50 PM for a fast, 5-minute Opera “Primer” led by a member of the Sarasota Opera team—an essential preview of the plot, characters, and standout arias, plus insider tips and fun facts to enhance your screening experience. Register to Win! Register for and attend this event to be entered into a raffle to win a set of free tickets to an upcoming opera performance during the 2026/27 Opera Festival. Other Opera at The Bay Events (click on each to learn more) Sat, April 25 | The Merry Widow Sat, May 2| Il trovatore Buon appetito! Come Hungry and Thirsty! Enjoy watching opera with delicious food and beverage (including Italian wine!) at The Nest Café. About Sarasota Opera Sarasota Opera produces impassioned opera performances true to the vision of the composer, to entertain, enrich, educate, and inspire a life-long love of opera in our diverse and growing communities. This is Sarasota Opera’s 67th Season of bringing world-class opera to Florida’s Gulf Coast. Tips for an enjoyable visit: PLEASE BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR TO ENSURE A COMFORTABLE SEAT. The Bay park address is 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota FL 34236 Free parking is located around the site and all parking lots remain open — along Blvd of the Arts and in front of the Van Wezel, Municipal Auditorium and Blue Pagoda. Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas. Construction of the new Town Square (located between the Municipal Auditorium and Art Center) is underway and affects pedestrian routes between the parking lot along N. Tami...
