Dallas, Texas, January 22, 2026

The Dallas Opera has announced its winter and spring programming, offering a variety of performances from family-friendly productions to the National Vocal Competition. This diverse lineup, which spans from February through May, aims to engage the community and enhance cultural accessibility. Featuring both classic and contemporary operas, the season includes notable performances such as ‘The Little Prince’ and ‘Don Carlo,’ and emphasizes a commitment to artistic innovation.

Dallas Opera Announces Exciting 2026 Winter and Spring Lineup

Highlights include family-friendly productions and community events.

Dallas, Texas – The Dallas Opera has unveiled its winter and spring programming for 2026, featuring an array of performances and events that promise to enrich the cultural landscape of the city. This impressive season spans from February through May and includes two mainstage operas, engaging family-friendly productions, free community events, and the renowned National Vocal Competition. Such a well-curated series of events showcases the dedication of local organizers to fostering community engagement and artistic appreciation.

The upcoming events aim not only to entertain but also to inspire. The Dallas Opera continues to demonstrate a commitment to bringing high-caliber performances to audiences of all ages, aligning with the broader civic effort to make cultural arts accessible. Furthermore, a streamlined coordination among local entities can further enhance the success of such initiatives, emphasizing the need for community choice and innovation in event programming.

Mainstage Operas

• The Little Prince
  Music by Rachel Portman, libretto by Nicholas Wright, based on the novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Performances are scheduled for February 6, 8, 11, and 14, 2026. Tickets start at $26. This opera is sung in English with English titles and has a duration of approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, including one intermission.
• Don Carlo
  Music by Giuseppe Verdi, libretto by Joseph Méry and Camille du Locle. Performances will take place on February 27, March 1, 4, and 7, 2026, with tickets starting at $33. The opera is sung in Italian with English titles and runs for approximately 3 hours, including one intermission.

Family-Friendly Productions

• The Little Prince Family Opera
  A 50-minute adaptation intended for young audiences, featuring The Dallas Opera Orchestra. Scheduled for February 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., tickets are just $5. This production will also be sung in English with English titles.
• The Three Little Pigs
  An engaging family opera set for February 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m., featuring music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Tickets are $5 and the opera will be sung in English with English titles.

Special Events

• The Robert E. and Jean Ann Titus Family Recital
  Featuring soprano Erin Morley and pianist Gerald Martin Moore, this recital is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Moody Performance Hall. Tickets range from $15 to $50 and include works by a diverse selection of composers such as Delibes and Verdi.
• National Vocal Competition
  Taking place on March 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at the Winspear Opera House, this annual competition offers an opportunity for finalists to showcase their talents with The Dallas Opera Orchestra. Tickets are available for $10, and attendees will have the chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award.
• Operatruck Spring Appearances
  A series of free community performances by the Operatruck, starting at 11:00 a.m. on the following scheduled dates and locations:
  • Saturday, March 14, 2026 — Grand Prairie Memorial Library, Grand Prairie, TX
  • Saturday, March 28, 2026 — White Rock Hills Branch Library, Dallas, TX
  • Saturday, April 25, 2026 — Park Forest Branch Library, Dallas, TX
  • Saturday, May 2, 2026 — Pleasant Grove Branch Library, Dallas, TX

Tickets for all events are available online or through Patron Services at 214-443-1000. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more, enhancing accessibility for families and community groups alike.

Background

The Dallas Opera, established in 1957, has earned a reputation as an innovator in the operatic art form, committed to supporting both established and emerging artists. The organization emphasizes the importance of presenting opera in various formats and venues, which cultivates a diverse audience base across different ages, backgrounds, educational levels, and ethnicities. This 2026 season further includes four productions making their Dallas debuts, including a highly anticipated reconstruction of Bizet’s “Carmen.”

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