Bold. Unconventional. Fearless.
At West Edge Opera, we push the boundaries of opera—reimagining classics, championing new works, and creating unforgettable experiences. From early masterpieces to innovative contemporary operas, we bring powerful storytelling and artistry, engaging a diverse and adventurous community. Opera Lives in The East Bay!
West Edge Opera 2026 Festival
August 1-16, 2026
Series Tickets go on Sale 4/1 at 10 am
The Turn of the Screw
Music by Benjamin Britten Libretto by Myfanwy Piper
Performance Dates:
Saturday, August 1 • 2 PM
Sunday, August 9 • 2 PM
Saturday, August 15 • 8 PM
Britten’s The Turn of the Screw is a gripping psychological opera that blurs the line between the seen and the unseen, the real and the imagined.
Rinaldo
Music by George Frideric Handel Libretto by Giacomo Rossi
Performance Dates:
Sunday, August 2 • 2 PM
Saturday, August 8 • 8 PM
Saturday, August 15 • 2 PM
Rinaldo stands as a symbol of the hero in all of us, struggling to keep focus and purpose alive while the world throws its most seductive and absurd diversions on our paths.
American Apollo
Damien Geter and Lila Palmer
Performance Dates:
Saturday, August 8 • 2 PM
Thursday, August 13 • 8 PM
Sunday, August 16 • 2 PM
American Apollo confronts the powerful question at the center of so much of America and identity: Who gets to tell the story? Inspired by Thomas Eugene McKeller, the Black model whose body, presence, and humanity shaped the celebrated murals of artist John Singer Sargent.
Claude & Marcel
2027 WORLD PREMIERE
Special Add-on: Orchestral Preview
Sunday, August 23 • 3 PM
Thank You for an Unforgettable 2025 Festival — The Adventure Continues in 2026
A Look Back at the 2025 Summer Festival
Now in our 46th season of creating opera, we continue to grow and explore the art form, investing in artists and our community, understanding the value of Art in our lives. Join us and support opera that challenges, excites, and brings us together.