Madison Opera

Don't miss this beautiful evening sharing food, friendship, and music to celebrate 25 years of Opera in the Park.

Join us for a special Prelude Dinner to benefit Opera in the Park, held prior to the concert in the tent next to the stage.

The evening includes a cocktail hour; dinner with your choice of four entrees by Upstairs Downstairs Catering; complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks; VIP seating at the concert; complimentary light sticks, and an invitation to meet the artists at a post-concert reception.

Seats are $200 each or $1,550 for a table of eight. All proceeds benefit Opera in the Park!

Reserve your seat before July 1 by calling 608-238-8085 or by visiting www.madisonopera.org/prelude

Tomorrow, May 30, our Patron Services Manager, Bobby Goderich, will be singing in Children's Theater of Madison's Taste of Broadway! Have a fabulous performance and break a leg, Bobby!

In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Opera in the Park, we’re giving four lucky winners each a pair of tickets to the Prelude Dinner before the concert on July 18! Share your favorite OITP memory for a chance to win two tickets to the Prelude Dinner, including reserved seating right in front of the stage and a post-concert reception with the artists.

To enter, tell us about one or more of the following in 200 words or less:
• Your favorite Opera in the Park memory
• What's in your picnic basket
• The aria or song still stuck in your head
• How would you describe Opera in the Park to someone who has never been?
• What makes OITP uniquely “Madison”?
• Or anything else you love about this beloved summer tradition!

📸 Photos encouraged!

Submit by July 1, 2026 via:
📧 [email protected]
📲 DM us on Facebook or Instagram
📬 Or mail to 335 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI 53703

Winners will be notified by July 7, 2026.

Disclaimer: By submitting your entry, you grant Madison Opera the right to display, publish, or share your stories and photos publicly across our marketing channels, websites, and social media platforms.