Union Avenue Opera

Big Impact. Bold Artistry. Unforgettable Opera. Made in St. Louis.

Union Avenue Opera (UAO) is where world-class opera meets community impact. Now in its 32nd Festival Season, UAO brings fully staged productions to life on a budget just over $600,000, proving that passion, creativity, and local support can achieve extraordinary results.

This summer’s lineup has something for everyone:

Fiddler on the Roof (July 3, 5m, 10, 11)
A timeless story of family, tradition, and resilience that continues to resonate across generations.

L’elisir d’amore (July 24, 25, 31, August 1)
A charming and romantic comedy filled with warmth, humor, and some of opera’s most beloved music.

Samson et Dalila (August 14, 15, 21, 22)
A sweeping, dramatic masterpiece that delivers powerful vocals and unforgettable spectacle.

Your support does more than put productions on stage. It fuels a thriving local arts economy—employing over 140 artists and professionals, nearly 90% from our region—and helps train the next generation through UAO’s CRESCENDO! program, which provides free opportunities for emerging artists and has already launched over 100 careers.

UAO makes opera accessible, intimate, and deeply connected to the community—but it only happens with your support.

On Give STL Day, your gift makes the difference.
Help us create unforgettable performances, support local artists, and keep the arts alive in St. Louis.

Give today. Be part of the story.