A message from Edmonton Opera:
Fresh off the success of Bravi! with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, the Edmonton Opera 2025/26 season continues to honour the past while championing what's next.
"Opera has the unique ability to touch hearts and connect us through stories and music that are universal," Joel Ivany, artistic director of Edmonton Opera, said.
At the heart of the lineup is the world premiere of Indians on Vacation, a new opera blending wit, tenderness, and contemporary resonance. Composed by Ian Cusson, with a libretto by Royce Vavrek, this new Canadian work follows Bird and Mimi, an Indigenous couple on a European journey inspired by a trove of old postcards from Mimi's late Uncle Leroy, who absconded with a family heirloom a century ago. As the couple unravels the mystery of Uncle Leroy, Bird confronts his own inner demons. Performances run at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium on Feb. 5 and 7, 2026.
Later in the season, Wagner's Siegfried continues the Ring Cycle in Jonathan Dove's intimate arrangement — an unforgettable coming-of-age quest forged by fate and fire. The production features the return of Jaclyn Grossman as the heroine Brünnhilde, the debut of 2024 Rumbold Vocal Prize winners Alex Halliday and Elizabeth Polese as Fafner and Waldvogel, and the highly anticipated return of Dion Mazerolle, reprising his acclaimed role as Alberich. Performances run at the Maclab Theatre at the Citadel Theatre on May 25, 27, 29, and 31, 2026.
Also on the calendar: the 2025 Rumbold Vocal Prize Grand Finale on Nov. 21, 2025, spotlighting emerging Canadian voices as they compete for one of the country's top vocal awards. This year's finalists include Hanna Crawford, Queen Hezumuryango, Korin Thomas-Smith, and Duncan Stenhouse.
Edmonton Opera has sharpened its value this season: ticket prices are 20% lower across the board, with full-season subscribers saving an additional 20%. For flexibility, you can build a mini-season with the Compose Your Own option — saving 10% on a mix that can include the Rumbold Vocal Prize, Indians on Vacation, and Siegfried (with an add-on option for Messiah at the Market) — or choose the Opera Duo Package to see Indians on Vacation and Siegfried for as low as $99, saving up to 20% versus single tickets.
This season is about legacy — voices that shaped us, stories we carry forward, and artists defining what's next. Explore special pricing and secure your seats today.