THE OPERA BALL
A Masked Ball
Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Time
7:00 - 11:00 PM
Location
The Engineers Club
11 West Mount Vernon Place
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attire
Black tie encouraged. Masks welcome.
Tickets & Tables
What to Expect
7 to 8 PM - Cocktails in the atrium with live piano setting the tone for the night
8 to 11 PM - DJ 5Starr keeps the dance floor alive
One unforgettable moment
A live collaboration between the DJ and an opera singer, blending classical voice with modern beats
Throughout the evening
Dancing the night away
An aria auction
Four bars across the venue, including specialty tequila and bourbon bars
A custom cocktail created for the night by Brendan Dorr of Dutch Courage
A silent auction hosted fully online so the party never stops
Only 240 tickets are available.
Baltimore’s winter party, reimagined.
The Opera Ball steps into a bold new chapter as a Masked Ball, inspired by the Carnival traditions woven through Lucrezia Borgia. This is a high-glam, lively night built for dancing, mingling, and celebration. Masks are optional. And if you change your mind about joining the masquerade when you get to the Ball, we'll have some on hand for you.
There is no seated dinner at the Opera Ball. This night belongs to movement, music, and the joy of being together. (If you’re interested in a seated dinner, please scroll down the page to learn more about our Gilded Age Dinner.)
✨ Tickets
Individual Ticket: $200
Includes full access to the evening’s festivities, light fare, open bar, and entertainment.
💫 Tables
Reserve a full table for you and your guests.
Table of 8: $2,500
Includes guaranteed seating, recognition in event materials, and a premium guest experience.
Thank you to our 2026 sponsors
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:
B'more... U Mentoring Scholarship
University of Maryland Medical System
Univest Financial
Sponsorship
Support Opera Baltimore and gain high-profile visibility throughout our event and season. If any of the following sponsorship opportunities are interesting to you or your company/organization, please be in touch with Catrin Davies.
$2,500
Includes 2 tickets, name recognition on website and event signage.$5,000
Includes 1 table, logo on all digital and print materials, sponsorship of a featured element (e.g. sushi bar), and event signage.$10,000
All of the above, plus a full-page ad in the 2026 staged production program.$15,000
All of the above, plus a half-page ad in both 2026–27 concert opera programs.$25,000
All of the above, plus underwriting credit and a short live performance at a company event.
Looking for a Seated Dinner?
If you’ve joined us in past years and are searching for the formal, seated dinner traditionally part of our Gala, that experience now lives in a separate event.
The Gilded Age Dinner
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
7:15 PM | The Engineers Club
$500 per person | Limited to 30 guests
The Gilded Age Dinner is an intimate, chef-driven evening centered on conversation and connection. Guests gather around a communal table with Opera Baltimore artists and leadership for a seated dinner designed for deeper engagement and meaningful support.
This event is ideal for donors interested in investing at the Sustainer level and above and for those who value a quieter, more personal experience.
The Opera Ball does not include a seated dinner.
If dining at the table is what you’re seeking, the Gilded Age Dinner is the right evening for you.
About Opera Baltimore
Opera Baltimore creates a thrilling, meaningful shared experience between our artists and audiences. Our vision to Build Community through Opera takes us from the traditional opera stage to outdoor venues, from pre-schools to retirement communities, from church lawns to libraries. Founded in 2009 as Baltimore Concert Opera, the company was renamed Opera Baltimore in 2022, establishing a new commitment to expanded offerings which include fully-staged opera in addition to our already successful concert operas, audience development, civic practice and education programs.
