Opera on the Lake
FAQ
What should I wear?
You can dress up or you can come casual! Jeans are great. Suits and dresses are great. Whatever makes you feel most comfortable or your most fabulous!
What time should I arrive?
Arrive with enough time to comfortably find a seat and perhaps look over your program (15 minutes). We will also be conducting a voluntary before and after survey, which may take a brief moment to fill out.
Dock and Paddle which is also part of the Pavilion offers food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) so you may also want to budget extra minute to grab your favorite drink/food before the show.
Can I buy my ticket(s) at the venue?
Of course! Walk-ups at the venue are always welcome, in fact, many people who were once casual passerbys (who heard the music while walking in the park and bought a ticket) are now some of our biggest supporters.
What is the best way to get to the venue?
Please find thorough driving and parking directions for the venue by clicking the button below.
How long will the performance be, and are there intermissions?
The performance will be 1.5 hours long with a 15 minute intermission roughly halfway through. There are accessible bathrooms at the venue.
Are there concessions available during intermission?
Yes! Dock & Paddle is also located in the Pavilion. Feel free to grab drinks and food to enjoy while you watch the show.
If you’d like to check out the menu beforehand, click below.
Can I take photos or videos during the performance?
Yes, but no more than a minute or two at a time. Please feel free to post your video on social media and tag us @opera_on_the_lake! Selfies are also encouraged :)
When is it appropriate to applaud?
Applause is welcome at the end of each musical number, and especially at the end of the concert. It is also custom to applaud the conductor when he takes his place in front of the orchestra at the very beginning of the performance.
Will the concert be sung in a foreign language, and will there be subtitles or supertitles?
The performance will be sung in German, but there will be translations available via supertitles.
Are there program notes or a guide provided at the venue?
Yes, after entering the venue you will receive a printed program with information on the pieces, artists and creative team. If you are interested in advertising via our program, please reach out to us via our contact form.
Are there any recommended resources for learning more about the concert’s music and its history?
Yes, feel free to learn more by clicking the link below.
Do I need to bring my own chair or does the venue have seating?
The venue has ample seating so no need to bring your own chair(s).
Is there assigned seating or is it general admission/seating?
There is no assigned seating, but trust us, there isn’t a bad seat in the house!
Is the venue open air or covered?
The venue is completely covered.
Can I bring my dog(s)?
We love dogs at Opera on the Lake, but unfortunately, they are not allowed at the venue.