About this Event
In partnership with , enjoy world-class performances from Sarasota Opera’s 2025 Winter Festival for FREE at The Bay!
For a limited time only, these exclusive in-park viewings on the stadium-quality LED screen will feature professionally produced and filmed versions of each opera performed inside the historic Sarasota Opera House during the recently-completed season.
Plus! Members from the will kick off this event showcasing their impressive musical talents and skills.
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 kids and grandkids to this captivating genre of performing artistry.
About Pagliacci
The “Pagliacci” (clown) tries to go on with the show, but his real-life humiliation and despair lead to a grim climax.
Other Opera at The Bay Events (click on each to learn more)
- Sun, April 27 | 12:00-1:30pm |
- Sat, May 17 | 7:00-9:30pm |
Buon appetito!
Come Hungry and Thirsty! Enjoy watching opera over Brunch with delicious food and beverage (including Italian wine!) at The Nest Café and authentic Italian comfort food from Buonissimo Mobile Italian Kitchen.
About
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 66th Season of bringing world-class opera to Florida’s Gulf Coast.
About
Sarasota Youth Opera is a national model for opera education, and the only program in the United States that presents an annual fully staged Youth Opera production with professional orchestra, sets, and costumes, where our young singers are given a chance to shine.
About
After losing Le Colonne, a beloved Italian restaurant on St. Armands Circle, to catastrophic damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the family pooled together resources to launch Buonissimo, a food truck bringing their tradition of delicious Italian comfort food to the community.
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 public parking is located along Blvd of the Arts, Van Wezel Way, in front of the Van Wezel, and in front of the Blue Pagoda (655 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota). Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas.
Some events attract large crowds: Arrive early, be kind, and please be patient.
Keep pets on a leash.
In the event of inclement weather, this event will be CANCELLED. Cancellations will be posted on Facebook, Eventbrite and on The Bay website approximately an hour before start time as the weather changes quickly.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Oval at The Bay, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, United States
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