DONOR BENEFITS

Champagne Reception at the 50th Anniversary Concert. Photo by Ryan Heatherington-Keys.

Donors are the foundation of Calgary Opera. Your support is at the heart of every performance, event, and program.  

When you make a donation to Calgary Opera, you are bringing our community together to delight in timeless stories and find solace in our shared humanity. You are giving children the opportunity to embrace their creativity and find their voice. You are giving the next generation of Canadian artists the opportunities and support they need to thrive. You are building a strong, vibrant community. 

By donating today, you are bringing world-class performances, singular learning experiences, and endless opportunities to find belonging and friendship to people across Southern Alberta. Thank you for being part of our opera family. 

FRIENDS CIRCLE

Your donation directly supports artistic excellence on stage, leading education programs, and innovative community collaborations.

Supporting Friend | $100 - $249

  • A charitable tax receipt.

  • Invitation to attend the Annual General Meeting.

  • Recognition in all Jubilee Auditorium production programs.

Contributing Friend | $250 - $499

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • 2 tickets to 1 Jubilee Auditorium dress rehearsal

Sustaining Friend | $500 - $1,499

IMPRESARIO CIRCLE

Impresario Circle Patrons can take advantage of our exclusive series of events. To purchase tickets or RSVP, please contact Anne Long at along@calgaryopera.com, or call 403-802-3409.

Impresario Circle Patrons enjoy all Friends Circle benefits, plus:

Core | $1,500 - $1,999

  • Complimentary parking at Jubilee Auditorium for Calgary Opera performances

  • Access to the Impresario Donor Lounge

  • Complimentary coat check at Jubilee Auditorium performances

  • Opportunity to purchase tickets to exclusive Prelude events

  • Front of line personalized ticket service for all Calgary Opera events

or call 403-802-3409

Bronze | $2,000 - $2,999

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • VIP Benefits at participating Canadian opera companies

  • Invitation to Let’s Create An Opera school performance

or call 403-802-3409

Silver | $3,000 - $5,999

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • Special invitation to Sitzprobe

  • Sit in the Pit for one act (upon request)

  • 2 tickets to Opening Night Reception

or call 403-802-3409

Gold | $6,000 - $10,999

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • Invitations to Around the Piano (an intimate deep dive into each opera’s music, hosted by Artistic Director Jonathan Brandani. Exclusive to Gold Level and above, 3 events per season)

Platinum | $11,000 - $24,999

or call 403-802-3409

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • Reserved front door parking at the Jubilee Auditorium for all Calgary Opera performances

  • Private performance by a McPhee Artist (upon request)

or call 403-802-3409

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE

Artistic Director’s Circle Patrons receive several opportunities each season to mingle with singers, conductors, and directors, along with other exclusive events, including all Friends Circle and Impresario Circle benefits, plus:

Artistic Director’s Circle | $25,000+

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to the pre-production artist meet and greet and design presentation

  • Reserved front door parking

  • A personal update with the Artistic Director or General Director

For more information about experiences and benefits available through the Impresario program, please contact 

Gary Fredrich-Dunne, Director of Development
403-802-3410
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