KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
Everything you need to enjoy the show before, during, and after
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DATE & TIME: Saturday, April 26th. Cathedral doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the performance starts at 7:30 p.m.
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- The University of Tulsa’s Dr. Kim Childs will give a free, informative pre-show talk at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall downstairs. Upon arrival, follow signs through the courtyard. You will not be able to enter through the church. Doors for the talk will open at 6:20 p.m.
- Enjoy a stained glass demonstration by local artist Mandy Pelotte and purchase $5 raffle tickets to win her 11×17 interpretation of Laura Sage’s Stabat Mater art.
- Visit The Tristesse Grief Center’s table to learn more about their work supporting individuals and families through grief and healing.
- In case of rain, all pre-show activities will take place downstairs.
- Please note: A mass will be held in the cathedral from 5:00-6:00 p.m., and seating for our performance will not open until 7:00 p.m. There is no waiting area or seating available at the cathedral entrance, and space outside is limited. If you arrive early, especially in case of rain, you will be directed to the Fellowship Hall.
LENGTH: 80 minutes with no intermission.
LOCATION: Holy Family Cathedral | 820 South Boulder Avenue West
DIRECTIONS: Holy Family Cathedral is located at 820 South Boulder Ave W, Tulsa, OK 74119, and is accessible from the Broken Arrow Expressway, Interstate 244, US-75, and Riverside Drive. Enter the cathedral on Boulder Ave. The entrance to the Fellowship Hall is on Boulder Ave through the courtyard, then entering through the double doors and taking either the elevator or the stairs down to the lower level. Look for Tulsa Opera signage.
PARKING:
Holy Family Cathedral does not have valet parking. The ADA-accessible entrance is available through the courtyard entrance. Free parking is available in the lot across the street from Holy Family Cathedral at Boulder and 9th. Street parking is free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends on all downtown Tulsa streets.
FOOD & DRINK:
Concessions will not be available at this venue, and outside food and beverages are prohibited inside the cathedral. Lidded water bottles are allowed.
There are many restaurants within a short distance of Holy Family Cathedral, including:
Boston Title & Abstract
The Vault Restaurant
Elote Cafe
Roppongi
LATE SEATING POLICY: Late seating is at the discretion of the ushers. If you arrive after the performance begins, you may be asked to wait to enter until an appropriate moment to minimize disruption to your fellow patrons and the artists on stage.
BE A TULSA OPERA HERO — DONATE YOUR UNUSED TICKETS!
If you know you won’t be able to make it to a show and can’t find a friend you’d like to gift with the beauty of opera, please consider making a quick phone call to our box office and donating your tickets back to the opera. We’ll be able to sell them to someone else, and you’ll not only help us out and make it possible for someone else to enjoy the show, but you can write off your donation on your taxes. To donate your unused tickets back to the opera, call our Box Office at 918.582.3133.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW
DO I HAVE TO DRESS UP?
Opera in 2025 is “come as you are.” Sure, you’ll see some fancy outfits, especially on opening night, and if that’s your vibe, have fun with it! Otherwise, just wear what makes you feel good. In Tulsa, you’ll see everything from ballgowns to cowboy boots.
WILL I UNDERSTAND WHAT THE PERFORMERS ARE SINGING?
You don’t need to speak a foreign language to enjoy the opera! Translations will be provided in your program book. This performance is entirely sung in Latin.
WHAT IF I NEED HELP WITH MY TICKETS?
You can call our box office at (918) 582-3133 from Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. On the day of the performance, you can also visit the Box Office at the theater starting at 6:30 p.m.
I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS!
Find more helpful information here, or contact us at (918) 582-3133 Monday-Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.