Patron Opera Travel
OPERA America’s Patron Opera Travel offers trips around the world to see new and interesting productions in the company of fellow opera lovers.
The annual roster of travel opportunities includes long weekends of performances in North America and extended trips to international festivals. They provide opportunities to make new friends, renew acquaintances, and exchange ideas and passions with opera trustees and patrons from across the country.
The Patron Opera Travel program is offered as a benefit to OPERA America donors who make annual gifts of $500 or more.
Upcoming Travel Opportunities
WEEKEND TRAVEL (For donors of $500+)
National Trustee Week
New York City | March 10-14, 2027
OPERA America invites its Patron Circle ($500+) members, trustees from opera companies across the country, and guests to come together in New York City for National Trustee Week 2027. The multiday symposium is for opera company board members to develop deeper understanding of the most pressing governance challenges and opportunities in the field of opera and will include: National Trustee Forum in New York City OPERA America Salutes awards dinner, Outings and Performances in New York City.
WEEKEND TRAVEL (For donors of $500+)
Opera Conference 2027
Milwaukee | May 12-14, 2027
OPERA America and The Florentine Opera invite administrators, trustees, artists, and advocates to the largest annual conference about the creation, production, and enjoyment of opera. Join us for three days of networking, panels, presentations, and performances in Milwaukee! Learn more at Opera Conference.
Past Travel Opportunities
EXTENDED TRAVEL (For donors of $1,000+)
Nordic Stages
Copenhagen, Gothenburg, and Oslo | September 15‒25, 2026
OPERA America invites you to experience opera in three Scandinavian cultural capitals. Over ten days, join us as we attend five performances in three of Scandinavia's most exquisite opera houses, all the while visiting cultural institutions, sampling culinary traditions, and appreciating natural wonders along the way.
For more information, contact us at Membership@operaamerica.org or 646.699.5248.














