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Graphic illustration of Carmen in a red dress twisted around the stem of a red rose. In the background, there are people dancing and mingling on top of the horns of a bull.

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:30PM

Carmen Encounter

One Night Only
Recommended for ages 21 and over

Overview

Part opera, part party.

Welcome to Seville, where the air is hot and the music is hotter. Experience part of Bizet’s Carmen on stage, then immerse yourself in the streets of Spain in a transformed Opera House. You will not want to miss this unique evening—part opera, part party.

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The Evening

Doors open to the themed lobby spaces at 6:30pm.

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Photos from 2023 Elixir Encounter

  • Scene from San Francisco Opera's Elixir Encounter featuring a man in a hat and plaid jacket purchasing tea potions from a merchant.
  • A female performer in a white bodysuit perched inside a crescent moon.
  • Opera volunteer handing out flowers to guests
  • Opera performer walking through crowd conversing with patrons.
  • Two cabaret women performing on stage
  • Patrons at a blackjack table