This opera season, The Inn of The Five Graces, a boutique Relais & Châteaux resort located in the heart of Santa Fe, invites travelers to experience one of Santa Fe’s most celebrated traditions through The Grand Aria, a two-night package designed to pair the magic of Santa Fe Opera with The Inn of The Five Graces’s signature warmth, artistry, and hospitality.
Created for opera and culture aficionados, The Grand Aria package transforms an evening at the opera into a seamless, elevated escape, blending world-class performance with exceptional food, wine, and accommodation in the heart of Santa Fe. The 2026 opera season begins July 3, featuring a mix of classic masterpieces, rare works, and American premieres that make this a season not to be missed.
The experience begins before the curtain rises, with preferred tailgate parking at the opera and a gourmet tailgating basket featuring Vara New Mexico sparkling wine alongside an artisanal charcuterie spread. Guests also enjoy exclusive access to the private Opera Club both pre-show and at intermission, an ideal setting to relax, connect, and savor the evening.
Set against the breathtaking high desert of northern New Mexico, the Santa Fe Opera is celebrated not just for its world-class productions, but for its spectacular open-air Crosby Theatre, where sweeping views of the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains provide a dramatic natural backdrop for every performance. Founded in 1957, the company has premiered numerous operas and nurtured generations of singers and technical artists through its renowned apprentice programs. Known for its relaxed, social atmosphere, including tailgating on the grounds and open-air picnics, the Opera seamlessly blends artistic excellence with the unique beauty and culture of Santa Fe, making each evening a memorable celebration of music, nature, and community.
As part of the Grand Aria Package, guests enjoy 15% off select opera tickets, ensuring access to these world-class performances in one of the country’s most distinctive open-air venues. Highlights of the 2026 season include:
Puccini’s Madama Butterfly – The emotional, beloved classic opening the season.
Mozart’s The Magic Flute – A new production filled with enchantment and imaginative staging.
Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin – A revival of the deeply emotional tale of love, regret, and nostalgia.
Handel’s Rodelinda – A Baroque rarity full of political intrigue and dramatic passion.
Tobias Picker’s Lili Elbe – The American premiere telling the courageous, true story of one of the first individuals to undergo gender-affirmation surgery.
At The Inn of The Five Graces, the experience continues with $100 resort credit, redeemable toward rejuvenating spa services or a memorable meal at the iconic Pink Adobe, extending the indulgence well beyond the final aria.
Created for discerning guests, the Grand Aria package transforms an evening at the opera into a seamless, elevated escape, blending world-class performance with exceptional food, wine, and accommodation in the heart of Santa Fe.
The package must be booked a minimum of 14 days prior to arrival and is subject to availability. Blackout dates may apply.
Pricing for this two-night experience begins at $2,990.
To view the 2026 schedule for The Santa Fe Opera, visit santafeopera.org.
For more about The Inn of The Five Graces, visit fivegraces.com.
