Opera at The Bay Finale: The Barber of Seville

Schedule

Sat May 17 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

The Oval at The Bay | Sarasota, FL

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About this Event

In partnership with , enjoy world-class performances from Sarasota Opera’s 2025 Winter Festival for FREE at The Bay!

For a limited time only, these exclusive in-park viewings on the stadium-quality LED screen will feature professionally produced and filmed versions of each opera performed inside the historic Sarasota Opera House during the recently-completed season.

This not-to-miss series finale promises to offer some surprises to enhance the fun and experience of this final opera showing of the series.

So bring your friends and family to the park to watch the excitement and vibrance of opera within the beauty of this “One Park for All” along Sarasota Bay. Use this as an opportunity to introduce your kids and grandkids to this captivating genre of performing artistry.


About The Barber of Seville

Determined to win the heart of the beautiful Rosina, Count Almaviva enlists the help of Figaro, the barber of Seville, to steal her away from her guardian, Dr. Bartolo. This opera features some of opera's most delightful music and one of the most beloved comedic works.


Other Opera at The Bay Events (click on each to learn more)

  • Sun, April 27 | 12:00-1:30pm |
  • Sun, May 4 | 12:00-1:30pm | (including a live performance by the Sarasota Youth Opera)

Buon appetito!

Enjoy watching opera over with a delicious beverage (including Italian wine!) at The Nest Café, authenticate Italian comfort food from Buonissimo Mobile Italian Kitchen, and perhaps a sample of pizza from Origin Craft Beer & Pizza Café.


About

Sarasota Opera produces impassioned opera performances true to the vision of the composer, to entertain, enrich, educate, and inspire a life-long love of opera in our diverse and growing communities.

This is Sarasota Opera’s 66th Season of bringing world-class opera to Florida’s Gulf Coast.


About

After losing Le Colonne, a beloved Italian restaurant on St. Armands Circle, to catastrophic damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the family pooled together resources to launch Buonissimo, a food truck bringing their tradition of delicious Italian comfort food to the community.


Tips for an enjoyable visit:

PLEASE BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR TO ENSURE A COMFORTABLE SEAT.

The Bay park address is 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, FL 34236.

Free public parking is located along Blvd of the Arts, Van Wezel Way, in front of the Van Wezel, and in front of the Blue Pagoda (655 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota). Please avoid parking in designated Sarasota Orchestra parking areas.

Some events attract large crowds: Arrive early, be kind, and please be patient.

Keep pets on a leash.

In the event of inclement weather, this event will be CANCELLED. Cancellations will be posted on Facebook, Eventbrite and on The Bay website approximately an hour before start time as the weather changes quickly.

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Where is it happening?

The Oval at The Bay, 1055 Blvd of the Arts, Sarasota, United States

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