4th Annual Opera in the Amphitheater (Novato)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

OPERA ANYONE?

Experience world-class opera right here in our town! Fun for the Whole Family! Enjoy this free admission event (with a $20 donation ticket available) celebrating our passion for opera, featuring spectacular outdoor performances of famous arias and beloved opera songs at our amazing Hamilton Amphitheater. This special event aims to raise awareness about our campaign to renovate the historic Hamilton Theater into a world class live performing arts theater. Don’t miss this extraordinary musical experience!

2026 PROGRAM PLAN:
1st Set – Tribute celebrating 150th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini
2nd Set – Tribute celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s 270th

2026 SINGERS:
Featured is Richard Alexandre Rittelmann, Baritone, from the Opéra National de Paris, France who will perform operetta selections with coloratura soprano Shawnette Sulker, lyric soprano Raeeka Yaghmai, mezzo soprano Deborah Rosengaus, lyric tenor Vicente Alvarz (from Chile), and more, accompanied by pianist and music director, Alex Katsman.
See videos of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 artists >

WHEN: 4 pm to 6 pm, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
WHERE: Hamilton Amphitheater Park located at 500-598 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949

WHO’S INVITED: Everyone! This charitable event will also have “Opera Italian” cuisine menu for sale from C’era Una Volta Kitchen & Catering and activities for children including opera trivia, prizes, games, face painting, and of course, a magical performance with free admission (a $20 donation ticket helps fund this annual event)

RSVP & DONATION TICKETING OPTIONS:

Reserve your spot. ON EVENTBRITE > https://hamilton-opera-2026.eventbrite.com

RAFFLE FUN:
Tickets to the SF Opera, SF Ballet, and more will be raffled during intermission.
(Hamilton Arts Foundation is compliant with the California Department of Justice Registrar of Charities for raffling, #CT0300696 and #RF0018179)

PARKING: Please park at the Hamilton Theater parking lot and the Hamilton Landing hangers parking lots.
Parking Info Handout >

5 STAR REVIEWS:
“Last year’s event was amazing! I thought I did not like opera, and now I am a big fan. I definitely won’t miss this event.” ~ Mike, Hamilton Resident

SUPPORT US:
Donations, community pledges, & sponsorships are tax deductible. Hamilton Arts Foundation is a 501(c)3, #88-3063714.

HELP US MAKE PROGRAMS LIKE THIS POSSIBLE:  https://www.hamiltonartsfoundation.org/donate

HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SEPT. 12TH!

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.