Opera on the River

Experience the magic of St. Croix Valley Opera's Opera on the River 2023 Festival, returning to the picturesque banks of the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater! Join us for a month of festivities, including St. Croix Valley Opera's 3rd Annual Opera on the River Vocal Competition on July 8th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater, MN and a Performing Arts Fair on July 29th right in Lowell Park. The festival culminates with the Opera on the River Grand Concert on July 29th at 7:00 pm in the park as well, a free event open to all! Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets and enjoy an enchanting evening of music, featuring headliners soprano Mary Feminear, mezzo-soprano

Anne Marie Stanley, tenor Alex McKissick, and baritone Michael Adams. With live instrumentalists led by our returning conductor, Andrew Sun from MN Opera, experience an unforgettable journey through beloved opera and musical theater classics, culminating in a breathtaking finale under the sunset sky in Lowell Park on the banks of the beautiful St. Croix River! Don't miss your chance to hum your favorite tunes from the evening in the days and weeks following the festival! For an even more luxurious experience, upgrade to our VIP packages with prime seating, charcuterie boxes by That Girl Brie, and adjacent parking spots. Limited packages available - reserve yours today!