The new deal is in addition to Pay What You Wish tickets and $16 tickets for other full-time students, enhancing opera’s accessibility for allCINCINNATI (June 25, 2025)—Cincinnati Opera is proud to announce a new student access initiative designed to welcome and inspire the next generation of opera lovers. Thanks to a generous donation, students entering grades 7–12 (including 2025 high school graduates) are invited to attend select performances during the company’s 2025 Summer Festival free of charge.
Eligible students may reserve up to two free tickets per person in any available seating area for the following performances at Music Hall:
Tosca
Music by Giacomo Puccini
Libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa
- Thursday, June 26 at 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Fiddler on the Roof
Music by Jerry Bock
Lyrics by Sheldon Harnick
Book by Joseph Stein
- Friday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, July 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets can be reserved as follows:
- Online at cincinnatiopera.org
- By phone at 513-241-2742 (Monday–Friday, 12:00–5:00 p.m.)
- In person at the Cincinnati Opera Box Office at Music Hall, 1243 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Free tickets are available for a limited time, so early purchase is encouraged. Proof of eligibility is required at the time of ticket pickup.
Expanded Access for All Audiences
In addition to the free ticket initiative for middle and high school students, Cincinnati Opera continues its commitment to accessibility with the following offers:
$16 Student Tickets:
All full-time students, including those in college and graduate school, may purchase up to two tickets for $16 each during the week of a performance, subject to availability. Students may purchase in person, online, or via phone, and a valid student ID is required for pickup.
Pay What You Wish Tickets:
Cincinnati Opera’s recently launched Pay What You Wish (PWYW) program allows audience members to name their own ticket price for select performances. PWYW tickets are available starting at 12:01 a.m. the day of the show for select performances and continue until 5:00 p.m. Guests may purchase in person, online, or via phone and pay any price starting at $16 per ticket. (The recommended price is $55 per ticket.) There is a limit of four tickets per household.
For more information on these accessibility initiatives and how to order, visit cincinnatiopera.org/tickets/ways-to-save.
Cincinnati Opera opened its 2025 Summer Festival on June 12 and 14 with Giuseppe Verdi’s heartbreaking tragedy Rigoletto. The season continues this week with Giacomo Puccini’s gripping tale of love, betrayal, and political intrigue, Tosca (June 26 and 28; 7:30 p.m.; Music Hall). In July, Cincinnati Opera continues its series of intimate, artist-curated concerts, Studio Sessions (July 10 and 17; 8:00 p.m.; Music Hall’s Wilks Studio), and concludes the 2025 season with a brand-new production of one of the most beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof (July 23, 25, 26, 7:30 p.m.; July 27, 3:00 p.m.; Music Hall). For information, visit cincinnatiopera.org.
About Cincinnati Opera
Cincinnati Opera’s mission is to enrich and connect our community through diverse opera experiences. Founded in 1920 and the second-oldest opera company in the nation, Cincinnati Opera presents a thrilling season of grand opera every summer and engaging programs throughout the year. The company’s repertoire includes beloved classics and contemporary masterworks brought to life by some of the world’s most dynamic performers and creative artists.
Cincinnati Opera is supported by the generosity of tens of thousands of contributors to the ArtsWave Community Campaign. This project was supported in part by the Ohio Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Ohio and the National Endowment for the Arts. Cincinnati Opera also receives general season support from The Louise Dieterle Nippert Musical Arts Fund and the Harry T. Wilks Family Foundation, along with general season and project support from many other generous individuals, corporations, and foundations. Cincinnati Opera is a member of OPERA America.
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