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 Main Stage production programs.

Contributing Friend | $250 - $499

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to attend the Season Launch Event.

Advancing Friend | $500 - $999

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • One single-use pass for two people to the Impresario Donor Lounge for 1 performance.

Sustaining Friend | $1,000 - $1,499

IMPRESARIO CIRCLE

Impresario Circle Patrons enjoy all Friends Circle benefits, plus:

Bronze | $1,500 - $2,499

  • One additional pair of complimentary tickets to a Spotlight events (for a total of two pairs of tickets)

  • Access to tickets to Prelude (exclusive to Impresario donors, three held each season)

  • Complimentary coat check at Main Stage performances

  • Access to the Impresario Donor Lounge at Main Stage performances

  • Complimentary parking at the Jubilee Auditorium for Main Stage performances.

  •  Invitation to post-show receptions after Main Stage productions.

or call 403-802-3409

Silver | $2,500 - $5,999

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • Invitation to attend a Let’s Create an Opera performance

  • Reserved or preferred seating at Calgary Opera events at the Mamdani Opera Center (by request).

or call 403-802-3409

Gold | $6,000 - $9,999

All of the above benefits, plus

  • Pair of tickets to all Spotlight events

  • Invitations to Around the Piano (exclusive to Gold Level and above, three held per season)

or call 403-802-3409

Platinum | $10,000 - $24,999

All of the above benefits, plus

  • Reserved complimentary parking at the Jubilee Auditorium

  • Opportunity to join a behind-the-scenes backstage tour (one held per season).

  • Concierge ticket services with select other opera companies (as available, on 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
Email

All of the above benefits, plus:

  • One additional single-use pass for two people to the Impresario Donor Lounge for a total of 2 performances.

  • Two complimentary tickets to a Spotlight event (upon request).