Canadian Opera Company
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The COC is the largest producer of opera in Canada ✨
With many winter performances of RIGOLETTO & THE BARBER OF SEVILLE selling out, Rush Ticket availability may be unavailable. Here’s what you can expect from a Standing Room ticket.
Our winter productions are on the longer side, so be sure to check the run time and wear your most comfortable shoes!
Our winter productions are on the longer side, so be sure to check the run time and wear your most comfortable shoes!
January 20, 2026 at 5:04 PM
With many winter performances of RIGOLETTO & THE BARBER OF SEVILLE selling out, Rush Ticket availability may be unavailable. Here’s what you can expect from a Standing Room ticket.
Our winter productions are on the longer side, so be sure to check the run time and wear your most comfortable shoes!
Our winter productions are on the longer side, so be sure to check the run time and wear your most comfortable shoes!
Congratulations to COC Ensemble Studio Artist Ariana Maubach for her acceptance into San Francisco Opera’s 2026 Merola Opera Program! 🎉
We’re so proud to see Ariana representing Canada on this global stage. Brava! 👏
We’re so proud to see Ariana representing Canada on this global stage. Brava! 👏
January 20, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Congratulations to COC Ensemble Studio Artist Ariana Maubach for her acceptance into San Francisco Opera’s 2026 Merola Opera Program! 🎉
We’re so proud to see Ariana representing Canada on this global stage. Brava! 👏
We’re so proud to see Ariana representing Canada on this global stage. Brava! 👏
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The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Elena Howard-Scott. She will be making her @canadianopera.bsky.social mainstage debut as the Page in Verdi's Rigoletto from January 24th to February 14th. Read on to find out more.
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Artist of the Week 18 Qs for Elena Howard-Scott
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Elena Howard-Scott. She will be making her Canadian Opera Companymainstage debut as the Page in Verdi's Rigoletto from January 24th to February 14th. This we...
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January 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The Artist of the Week is Canadian soprano Elena Howard-Scott. She will be making her @canadianopera.bsky.social mainstage debut as the Page in Verdi's Rigoletto from January 24th to February 14th. Read on to find out more.
operacanada.ca/artist-of-th...
operacanada.ca/artist-of-th...
We are welcoming two new members to the COC Ensemble Studio! 🌟
🎶 Nikan Ingabire Kanate, soprano
🎶 Sarah Caulfield, soprano
Join us in welcoming these exceptional artists, as they join five returning Ensemble Studio artists entering their second year of the program! ✨
🎶 Nikan Ingabire Kanate, soprano
🎶 Sarah Caulfield, soprano
Join us in welcoming these exceptional artists, as they join five returning Ensemble Studio artists entering their second year of the program! ✨
January 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
We are welcoming two new members to the COC Ensemble Studio! 🌟
🎶 Nikan Ingabire Kanate, soprano
🎶 Sarah Caulfield, soprano
Join us in welcoming these exceptional artists, as they join five returning Ensemble Studio artists entering their second year of the program! ✨
🎶 Nikan Ingabire Kanate, soprano
🎶 Sarah Caulfield, soprano
Join us in welcoming these exceptional artists, as they join five returning Ensemble Studio artists entering their second year of the program! ✨
Joining us for an opera this winter? Here are a few tips to make your journey here smooth!
January 7, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Joining us for an opera this winter? Here are a few tips to make your journey here smooth!
Registration is now open for Opera Lab: The Art of the Theatre!
Young adults are invited to explore stage movement and storytelling, work on a dramatic opera scene, and dive into the world of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO.
👉 More details: coc.ca/Opera-Lab
Young adults are invited to explore stage movement and storytelling, work on a dramatic opera scene, and dive into the world of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO.
👉 More details: coc.ca/Opera-Lab
January 7, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Registration is now open for Opera Lab: The Art of the Theatre!
Young adults are invited to explore stage movement and storytelling, work on a dramatic opera scene, and dive into the world of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO.
👉 More details: coc.ca/Opera-Lab
Young adults are invited to explore stage movement and storytelling, work on a dramatic opera scene, and dive into the world of Verdi’s RIGOLETTO.
👉 More details: coc.ca/Opera-Lab
Every seat tells a story.
A named seat is the perfect gift for the arts lover in your life! Order by Dec 18 to receive a digital certificate in time for the holidays.
Act fast. coc.ca/Name-A-Seat
📸: Gaetz Photography (2)
A named seat is the perfect gift for the arts lover in your life! Order by Dec 18 to receive a digital certificate in time for the holidays.
Act fast. coc.ca/Name-A-Seat
📸: Gaetz Photography (2)
December 9, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Every seat tells a story.
A named seat is the perfect gift for the arts lover in your life! Order by Dec 18 to receive a digital certificate in time for the holidays.
Act fast. coc.ca/Name-A-Seat
📸: Gaetz Photography (2)
A named seat is the perfect gift for the arts lover in your life! Order by Dec 18 to receive a digital certificate in time for the holidays.
Act fast. coc.ca/Name-A-Seat
📸: Gaetz Photography (2)
Here's a first glimpse at 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE.
This bold contemporary opera is inspired by journalist Nellie Bly's daring 1887 exposé of patient abuse at the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island in New York City.
See this compelling work: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
This bold contemporary opera is inspired by journalist Nellie Bly's daring 1887 exposé of patient abuse at the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island in New York City.
See this compelling work: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
December 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Here's a first glimpse at 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE.
This bold contemporary opera is inspired by journalist Nellie Bly's daring 1887 exposé of patient abuse at the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island in New York City.
See this compelling work: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
This bold contemporary opera is inspired by journalist Nellie Bly's daring 1887 exposé of patient abuse at the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island in New York City.
See this compelling work: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
Make gift-giving effortless this year with a Canadian Opera Company gift certificate! 🎁
Treat the opera lover in your life to an unforgettable experience in our iconic downtown venue.
Find out more: coc.ca/gift-certificates
Treat the opera lover in your life to an unforgettable experience in our iconic downtown venue.
Find out more: coc.ca/gift-certificates
December 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Make gift-giving effortless this year with a Canadian Opera Company gift certificate! 🎁
Treat the opera lover in your life to an unforgettable experience in our iconic downtown venue.
Find out more: coc.ca/gift-certificates
Treat the opera lover in your life to an unforgettable experience in our iconic downtown venue.
Find out more: coc.ca/gift-certificates
December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Holiday cheer is back at Union Station with a free concert! 🚂
🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.
🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.
December 3, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Holiday cheer is back at Union Station with a free concert! 🚂
🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.
🎄 Dec 18 · 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Join us in the West Wing for an enchanting hour of song, visual art, and dance in partnership with Union Station Opera Express.
Take a closer look at the art in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts lobby.
✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada.
✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada.
✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
December 3, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Take a closer look at the art in the Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts lobby.
✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada.
✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
✨ Daedalus and Icarus by William McElcheran, generously donated by DuPont Canada.
✨ A Meditation on Plastic by Douglas Coupland, courtesy of the artist and Daniel Faria Gallery, Toronto.
Tickets are now on sale for 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE—a bold contemporary opera inspired by journalist Nellie Bly’s daring 1887 explosé of patient abuse at the Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island in New York City.
Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
December 3, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Tickets are now on sale for 10 DAYS IN A MADHOUSE—a bold contemporary opera inspired by journalist Nellie Bly’s daring 1887 explosé of patient abuse at the Women’s Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell’s Island in New York City.
Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
Tickets: am.ticketmaster.com/tolive/10day...
Want to try opera but not sure you'll understand it? Surtitles make it easy.
Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
November 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Want to try opera but not sure you'll understand it? Surtitles make it easy.
Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
Experience it yourself this winter with RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE.
Save up to 30% on your 3-opera subscription package this Black Friday!
Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle...
Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!
Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle...
Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!
November 26, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Save up to 30% on your 3-opera subscription package this Black Friday!
Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle...
Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!
Use this link to unlock your Black Friday savings: my.coc.ca/packages/fle...
Offer only lasts until Sunday at midnight so act fast while seats remain!
RIGOLETTO’s powerhouse sibling duo is ready to take the stage!
🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile)
🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena)
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile)
🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena)
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
November 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
RIGOLETTO’s powerhouse sibling duo is ready to take the stage!
🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile)
🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena)
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
🎶 Peixin Chen (Sparafucile)
🎶 Zoie Reams (Maddalena)
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
Have you heard of our Opera Under 30 Plus tickets?
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Have you heard of our Opera Under 30 Plus tickets?
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
If you're under the age of 30, you're eligible for a huge discount! For just $35, your ticket gets you the chance to have your seats upgraded for free if there is availability the night of your performances.
More Info: coc.ca/opera-under-30
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome maestra Daniela Candillari to the COC podium this winter for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership.
Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber
🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership.
Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber
November 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome maestra Daniela Candillari to the COC podium this winter for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership.
Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber
🎵 Principal Conductor at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis since 2022, Candillari is celebrated for her dynamic artistry and insightful leadership.
Catch her on the podium: coc.ca/Barber
Fell in love with opera this fall through our Opera Under 30 tickets? Keep the magic going with an Opera Under 30 Subscription!
Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe
Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe
November 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Fell in love with opera this fall through our Opera Under 30 tickets? Keep the magic going with an Opera Under 30 Subscription!
Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe
Treat yourself to more unforgettable nights at the opera this winter and spring at a price that keeps you coming back. coc.ca/subscribe
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Season 4, episode 3 of Opera Glasses is available now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...
Opera Glasses, s04e03 – Nikan Ingabire Kanate: Rising Soprano with Two Big Wins
YouTube video by Opera Canada
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November 25, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Season 4, episode 3 of Opera Glasses is available now!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqs3...
RIGOLETTO’s conductor–director duo is one you won’t want to miss!
🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor
🎶 Christopher Alden — Director
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor
🎶 Christopher Alden — Director
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
RIGOLETTO’s conductor–director duo is one you won’t want to miss!
🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor
🎶 Christopher Alden — Director
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
🎶 Johannes Debus — Conductor
🎶 Christopher Alden — Director
Join us when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
We are delighted to welcome Luca Pisaroni back to our stage for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today.
Tickets: coc.ca/Barber
🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today.
Tickets: coc.ca/Barber
November 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
We are delighted to welcome Luca Pisaroni back to our stage for THE BARBER OF SEVILLE!
🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today.
Tickets: coc.ca/Barber
🎵 Luca Pisaroni as Basilio
Italian bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni has established himself as one of the most charismatic and versatile singers performing today.
Tickets: coc.ca/Barber
Don’t miss out this winter!
Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price!
More info: coc.ca/subscribe
Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price!
More info: coc.ca/subscribe
November 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Don’t miss out this winter!
Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price!
More info: coc.ca/subscribe
Our winter operas, RIGOLETTO and THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, are sure to sell out fast. Secure your seats with a 3-Opera Subscription Package, and enjoy both winter shows plus your choice of a spring production, all at a great price!
More info: coc.ca/subscribe
Three current Ensemble Studio artists will take the stage in RIGOLETTO this winter!
✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page)
✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano)
✨ Nick Murphy (Usher)
See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
📸: Gaetz Photography
✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page)
✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano)
✨ Nick Murphy (Usher)
See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
📸: Gaetz Photography
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Three current Ensemble Studio artists will take the stage in RIGOLETTO this winter!
✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page)
✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano)
✨ Nick Murphy (Usher)
See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
📸: Gaetz Photography
✨ Emily Rocha (Countess Ceprano & Page)
✨ Duncan Stenhouse (Count Ceprano)
✨ Nick Murphy (Usher)
See these three shine on the main stage when RIGOLETTO opens January 24! coc.ca/Rigoletto
📸: Gaetz Photography