OPERA IN THE PARK Portland, invites you to experience the magic of live opera in the heart of our city! On Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM, we return to the beautiful Peninsula Park for a FREE outdoor performance of Georges Bizet’s CARMEN—one of the most passionate and enduring operas of all time. The best part for families is that you can hear it all from the playground!
Set on a grand stage in front of the park’s historic gazebo, this open-air concert features a star-studded cast, and a full orchestra and chorus, conducted by Maestro Nicholas Fox. This year our performance will also feature dancers from Espacio Flamenco.
CAST
Carmen – Sandra Piques Eddy
Don José – Lawrence Barasa
Escamillo – Luis Ledesma
Micaëla – Aubry Ballarò
Zuniga / Moralès / Dancaïre – Quinton Gardener
Frasquita – Jocelyn Claire Thomas
Mercédès – Anna Jablonski
Remendado – John Boelling
Come early, bring a blanket or lawn chair, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music, drama, and community!
Whether you’re a lifelong opera fan or attending for the first time, CARMEN is the perfect embodiment of the power of opera—with sweeping melodies, unforgettable characters, and a story that’s as gripping today as it was 150 years ago.
Admission is Free, and All are Welcome!
