TRAVEL WITH PIEDMONT OPERA
Several times a year, Piedmont Opera organizes opportunities for our patrons to experience opera in other parts of the country. Our group tours are extensively planned vacations that offer world-class food, entertainment and fellowship with other opera lovers.
Piedmont Opera's Santa Barbara Opera Escape
April 22–26, 2027
CURRENTLY WE HAVE SPACE FOR ONE SINGLE OR ONE DOUBLE.
Join us for an unforgettable long weekend in the heart of California's Riviera, where world-class opera, coastal elegance, and curated experiences come together for an exceptional getaway.
We'll be staying at the luxurious Kimpton Canary Hotel, just steps from Santa Barbara's charming State Street, fine dining, galleries, and boutiques. Our journey centers around a special performance of Riders of the Purple Sage at the historic Lobero Theatre, but this is far more than an opera weekend.
The Lobero Theatre is a historic performing arts theater in Santa Barbara, California. Founded in 1873 by José Lobero, it is California's oldest continuously operating theater.[1]The original opera house was replaced in 1924 by the present theater, designed by George Washington Smith and Lutah Maria Riggs in the Spanish Colonial Revival style.
Throughout its history, the Lobero has served as a center for theater, music, film, and civic events in Santa Barbara. Performers appearing at the theater have included Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Igor Stravinsky, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Paul Robeson, Marian Anderson, Dave Brubeck, and Bing Crosby. In 2023, Architectural Digest included the theater on its list of the world's eleven most beautiful theaters.
As always, we've arranged exclusive experiences that aren't available to the general public. With Piedmont Opera's acclaimed conductor Joey Mechavich leading the production, we'll enjoy unique behind-the-scenes access and special opportunities that will make this trip truly one of a kind. Additional VIP events and private experiences will be announced as they are confirmed.
Beyond the performance, you'll have time to savor Santa Barbara at your own pace—whether that's strolling the waterfront, exploring art museums, enjoying local wine, shopping along State Street, or joining optional whale watching and wine country excursions.
Every detail has been thoughtfully planned so you can simply relax, indulge, and enjoy exceptional music in exceptional company.
Space will be limited for this intimate group experience. We hope you'll join us for a sophisticated escape filled with beautiful scenery, outstanding opera, exclusive access, and unforgettable memories.
Included: Hotel stays, transportation, breakfast daily, Champagne brunch, group dinner after the opera, opera tickets, exclusive meet and greets with cast and crew, tips, baggage and taxes. Piedmont Opera's Mariedith Appanaitis will escort the trip from Charlotte to Santa Barbara. Included in the price is transportation to and from Winston-Salem to the Charlotte airport. We will fly as a group. I will be pricing group air are once we know how many travelers will be on the trip. We need 12 people for the trip to travel. We will be flying from Charlotte, connecting in Phoenix, and on to Santa Barbara.
Cost for a double room: $3,500
Single supplement is $800