Opera Dining
Add to your experience with a variety of pre-opera dinners, tailgate picnics and opening night dinners!
Preview Dinners
Enjoy an opera-themed buffet dinner at our open-air cantina on the beautifully landscaped grounds. During dessert, a speaker will offer a brief introduction to the evening’s opera.
A Preview Dinner is a great way to kick off your night at the opera. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass or bottle.
Tailgate Picnics
Experience the fun of this Santa Fe Opera tradition – bring your own or enjoy one of our delicious Tailgate Picnics. Choose from a range of Sampler Tailgate Boxes and Dinner Tailgate Boxes.
Tailgate Picnics must be ordered by 3 PM two days in advance. Due to seasonality of fresh ingredients, menus vary slightly. Not offered on August 10 and 17, 2025. Seating availability on Twomey Terrace (adjacent to the Box Office) is limited and non-reserved.
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Opening Night Dinners
Join members of the creative team and other special guests for dinner at the Santa Fe Opera, curated by Four Seasons Resort Rancho Encantado. Performances are not included.
Refreshments
Desserts, snacks, wine, mixed drinks and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at several bars located throughout the opera before the performance and at intermission.
Twomey Terrace (adjacent to the Box Office) offers a wider selection of food and beverages, including espresso, cappuccino and latte.
A Truly Immersive Opera Experience
Expand your festivities through our special events. Celebrate with us and experience the magic that everyone is talking about.