What is Pop-Up Opera?

The Pop-Up Opera Summer Season is about to launch, and people across the state are excited about OperaDelaware's accessible and approachable programming that welcomes opera superfans and newcomers alike to experience the arts!

What is Pop-Up Opera?

Some folks are hesitant to go to the opera (or the symphony, ballet, theater) for the first time. So, what if we bring the theater to you? The Pop-Up Opera program started during the pandemic, and with more than 150 performances since 2020, we've reached thousands of Delaware residents with our state-of-the-art portable OPERA STAGE.

Pop-Up Opera is an experience like no other. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll learn, and our community with grow. Participate in TRIVIA to win prizes, meet the artists and hear their tremendous talent up close, and maybe you'll catch a flying OperaDelaware t-shirt out of our t-shirt cannon!

Opera fans of all ages are welcome. whether you’ve seen dozens of operas or this is your first experience, we’ve got you covered this summer with pop-up opera.

Soprano Toni Marie Palmertree (OperaDelaware credits: Countess Almaviva, le nozze di figaro 2022; a valentine cabaret, 2023) - OperaDelaware brings top-tier talent to you!

Got little ones? It's never too early to experience opera, especially in bite-sized, approachable, casual events! Let your little ones play in our BUBBLE MACHINES while they hear the music of Puccini, Mozart, and more!

Where can YOU find the OperaDelaware Mobile STAGE this summer? Visit the Pop-Up Opera page for our schedule and info on booking a Pop-Up performance yourself. Our next performance will be at Point-to-Point on Sunday, May 7, 2023!

Interested in giving back?

You can sponsor a Pop-Up Opera performance at a school, service organization, library, or community event! Learn more HERE