Cincinnati Opera

Experience the grandeur and passion of Cincinnati Opera, one of America's oldest and most celebrated opera companies, performing at the breathtaking Springer Auditorium inside Cincinnati Music Hall — a National Historic Landmark renowned for its soaring Gothic Revival architecture and near-perfect acoustics. Each performance is a masterclass in storytelling, where world-class voices, lush orchestration, and stunning stagecraft converge to create moments of unforgettable emotional power. This season, Cincinnati Opera stages Richard Strauss's scandalous and mesmerizing masterpiece, Salome, on Thursday, June 18, 2026. This one-night event promises a visceral and electrifying evening as the infamous Biblical princess demands the head of John the Baptist in one of opera's most daring and dramatically intense works. Featuring a powerhouse cast and the full Cincinnati Opera orchestra, this production brings Strauss's lush, chromatic score to thrilling life in a setting that amplifies every haunting note. Whether you are a lifelong opera devotee or discovering the art form for the first time, an evening with Cincinnati Opera offers far more than a concert — it is an immersive cultural event that lingers long after the final curtain falls. Arrive early to soak in the magnificence of Music Hall, mingle with fellow arts enthusiasts, and prepare to be transported by a performance of extraordinary artistry.