First Coast Opera Presents CARMEN
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 7:30 PM - Sunday, January 4, 2026 5:00 PM (EST)
Description
Passion ignites this holiday season as First Coast Opera brings Bizet's CARMEN to life in its grandest production in 26 years. From the allure of the "Habanera" to the triumphant "Toreador Song," the drama and unforgettable melodies have captivated audiences for generations. General & Artistic Director Curtis Tucker conducts and Mark Freiman directs as more than 80 artists unite in this fully-staged production with orchestra, chorus, and children's chorus.
🪠$20 student tickets
🪠Group rates available for 10 or more
🪠Sung in French with projected English supertitles
🪠Pre-show talk
MAKE IT A NIGHT TO REMEMBER
🥂 New Year's Eve
Stroll among three million sparkling lights before the performance, enjoy the complimentary champagne in the lobby, and experience the passion of CARMEN live on stage.
✨Nights of Lights
Begin with a matinee performance, savor dinner at one of St. Augustine's acclaimed restaurants, and conclude your evening immersed in the city’s illuminated streets, plazas, and waterfront.
Student tickets $20
Group rates available
Wednesday, December 31 at 7:30pm
Friday, January 2 at 2:00pm
Sunday, January 4 at 2:00pm