Opera for everyone.




Bringing free world-class opera to Portlanders since 2003.

Thank you

for attending our August 2023 production of

RIGOLETTO!


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WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED the experience of OPERA IN THE PARK Portland, the voices, the music, the setting, sharing it all with your friends and family on a warm summer evening.

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We love bringing this magical experience to our community. It is truly a labor of love to present the finest caliber of opera free to the public.

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We invite you to join us in our pursuit!

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Since 2003, independent nonprofit Opera in the Park Portland (formerly known as Portland SummerFest)
has brought some of the world’s most extraordinary singers to PDX to sing for you in the natural beauty of
Washington Park — in an outdoor operatic concert free and open to the public,
Opera in the Park
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Through the generous support of individual donors and arts & cultural foundations,
we are extremely proud of our mission to make live world-class opera accessible to everyone.
Together, we will continue to enrich our community with the magic of great opera.
Your contribution means so much to us. Thank you!

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Opera in the Park Portland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.


Opera in the Park is brought to you in part through the generosity of
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OFFICIAL MEDIA SPONSOR

All Classical Radio is Portland, Oregon’s classical radio station. Established in 1983, All Classical Radio’s mission is to advance knowledge of and appreciation for classical music; to build and sustain culturally vibrant local and global communities around this art form; to reflect the spirit of the Pacific Northwest; and to foster integrity, quality, and innovation in all that we do.



Opera in the Park Portland (formerly known as Portland SummerFest) has brought free opera to more than 50,000 Oregonians since the first performance of The Barber of Seville in 2003. It repeatedly draws the largest crowds of the Washington Park Summer Concert Series, attracting audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

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Our Partners

Portland SummerFest is made possible by the generous financial and logistical support of our sponsors and partners.

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James McQuillen, The Oregonian
SummerFest’s Opera in the Park program is a treasure. For opera to live as a popular art form, it needs to belong in parks as much as it does in opera houses.
James McQuillen, The Oregonian

Bringing world-class talent to all Portlanders.

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Guest Artists

Every year, Opera in the Park brings together acclaimed national, international and regional opera artists to Portland for an evening of music unlike any other.

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Artistic Director & Conductor

Opera in the Park is under the expert and experienced creative direction of conductor Keith Clark.

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Orchestra & Chorus

Opera in the Park is honored to be accompanied by talented musicians from Oregon and Southwest Washington.


Access to the arts has a huge impact on our community

Portland SummerFest’s mission is to enrich the life of every Portlander by providing professional opera performances of high artistic quality to the public free of charge. We believe the arts can bridge economic and cultural differences and improve people’s lives in many important ways.

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The arts bring people together.

Free arts programs such as Opera in the Park bring together people who might not come into contact with each other on a day-to-day basis.

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The arts help students succeed.

Access to arts programs, even as an audience member, helps foster creativity and self-expression in our kids. This leads to better performance in school, reduced delinquency, and an increased sense of self-esteem.

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The arts boost the economy.

Arts events help attract tourists, new residents, and businesses alike. They also create jobs and give local businesses a place to advertise. Access to the arts helps keep money in the Portland business community.

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The arts improve one’s health.

Attending arts events reduces stress, enhances our ability to communicate with others, and exposes us to new ideas. Events such as Opera in the Park encourage us to be more creative and find more enjoyment in our daily life.

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Opera in the Park exists because of your support.

Please donate today to ensure this wonderful Portland tradition is around for years to come.

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Banner Photo: Andie Petkus Photography

Your support helps bring world-class opera to Portland every year free-of-charge.

Please help keep this wonderful Portland tradition alive by supporting us on a level that's right for you.

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