FCO News

First Coast Opera opens its 27th season with Something’s Brewing, a fast-paced, witty double bill featuring unforgettable characters, comic complications and a few surprises.

Make it a night to remember. Stroll beneath the glowing lights before the performance, experience the romantic comedy of THE ELIXIR OF LOVE live on stage, and toast the New Year in America's oldest city.

Featuring a new opera experience at Ancient City Farmstead, the return of a New Year's Eve tradition, and free tickets for young audiences.

First Coast Opera invites the community to experience a one-of-a-kind musical celebration of America's national pastime on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM at The Waterworks (184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084) as part of the Romanza Festivale of Music & The Arts.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2026 Contact: Ginger Lindberg, ginger@firstcoastopera.org St. Augustine, FL — First Coast Opera continues its season with two events — a Valentine's Day fundraiser and Gilbert and Sullivan's The Mikado. Find details and tickets at firstcoastopera.org or call 904-417-5555. Sips & Serenades Join First Coast Opera on Saturday, February 14 for an intimate and elegant evening in support of the opera at the stunning home of Faith Tiberio Dougherty

We're thrilled to share that FCO has been named a 2026 Arts For All Grant recipient. This project is sponsored in part by the St. Johns Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Opera meets America’s favorite pastime on Friday, June 27 at the Jumbo Shrimp game - and we want you in the stands.

Saint Augustine, FL, November 8, 2023 – First Coast Opera, Inc. (FCO) today announced it received a $10,000 grant from Truist Foundation to expand accessibility initiatives and the reach of its programs. According to FCO General Director Curtis Tucker, “making opera accessible to all people is an essential goal for First Coast Opera, and we are grateful to the Truist Foundation for partnering with us to enrich our community.” With this grant, FCO will offer expanded service

Greetings Music Lovers! It’s my great pleasure to donate one of my paintings for the purpose of raising funds for First Coast Opera, a most worthy endeavor that brings the joy of opera to all of us in northeast Florida. My journey as a visual artist started as a child in New England and early years into adulthood in Southern California. After getting a Master’s degree in painting and drawing I traveled to Europe and lived in Greece, on the island of Rhodes for two years befor