In our largest fundraiser of the year, we're celebrating the real MVPs of Opera; YOU, the fans! Opera fans were (and are) the original devotees, the enthusiasts, the ones chasing down singers with riotous praise, long-stemmed roses, and fevered adoration. Let’s get back to our roots, shall we? It’s time to celebrate with passion and flair like only a true opera lover can.

Operaganza offers a fresh twist on the company’s fall gala, featuring two events in one dazzling evening. Guests who purchase the Backstage Pass will receive admission to the Main Event (8 p.m. in the Hilton Netherland’s Pavilion): cocktails, desserts, dancing, and a live performance, including Cincinnati Opera singers going toe-to-toe, “battle of the bands”-style, with the 11-piece pop/rock/R&B ensemble, The Sly Band. Guests with the All-Access Pass will get the full VIP treatment—in addition to the Main Event, they’ll enjoy wine, a splendid dinner, and a one-of-a-kind live auction (5 p.m. in the Hilton’s Hall of Mirrors).

Attire is over-the-top fan fabulous: cocktail, costume, and couture are all encouraged.