4th Annual Opera In The Amphitheater

OPERA ANYONE?

Experience world-class opera right here in our town! Fun for the Whole Family! Enjoy this free admission event (with a $20 donation ticket available) celebrating our passion for opera, featuring spectacular outdoor performances of famous arias and beloved opera songs at our amazing Hamilton Amphitheater. This special event aims to raise awareness about our campaign to renovate the historic Hamilton Theater into a world class live performing arts theater. Don't miss this extraordinary musical experience!

2026 PROGRAM PLAN:

1st Set - Tribute celebrating 150th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini

2nd Set - Tribute celebrating Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's 270th

2026 SINGERS:

Featured is Richard Alexandre Rittelmann, Baritone, from the Opéra National de Paris, France who will perform operetta selections with coloratura soprano Shawnette Sulker, lyric soprano Raeeka Yaghmai, mezzo soprano Deborah Rosengaus, lyric tenor Lucas Levy (from New York), and more, accompanied by pianist and music director, Alex Katsman.

See videos of the 2023, 2024 and 2025 artists >

WHEN: 4 pm to 6 pm, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026

WHERE: Hamilton Amphitheater located at 500-598 Hamilton Pkwy, Novato, CA 94949

WHO'S INVITED: Everyone! This charitable event will also have "Opera Italian" cuisine menu for sale from C'era Una Volta Kitchen & Catering and activities for children including opera trivia, prizes, games, face painting, and of course, a magical performance with free admission (a $20 donation ticket helps fund this annual event)

RSVP & DONATION TICKETING OPTIONS:

ON EVENTBRITE > https://hamilton-opera-2026.eventbrite.com

SOUND CHECK: You're invited to watch! Sound check will also be from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, then the performance including one 20 minute intermission will be from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

RAFFLE FUN:

Tickets to the SF Opera, SF Ballet, and more will be raffled during intermission.

(Hamilton Arts Foundation is compliant with the California Department of Justice Registrar of Charities for raffling, #CT0300696 and #RF0018179)

PARKING: Please park at the Hamilton Theater parking lot and the Hamilton Landing hangers parking lots. 

Parking Info Handout > https://www.savehamiltontheater.org/_files/ugd/979cce_c747e82ae19e4a97ab1f33e58a451ecb.pdf

5 STAR REVIEW:

“Last year’s event was amazing! I thought I did not like opera, and now I am a big fan. I definitely won’t miss this event.” ~ Mike, Hamilton Resident

SPONSORS: 

Thanks to Hamilton Field History Museum, Grimani Systems (for sound), Kentfield & Ross Living, Novato Park & Recreation, SF Opera, SF Ballet, and so many more. If you are interested in sponsoring our event, please contact us. 

HELP US MAKE PROGRAMS LIKE THIS POSSIBLE: https://www.savehamiltontheater.org/donate

New website forthcoming 6/1/2026: https://www.hamiltonartsfoundation.org/donate

Hamilton Arts Foundation is a 501(c)3, #88-3063714.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ON SEPT. 12TH!

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