Presented in partnership with local congregations, performances take place June 3, 4, and 5, blending opera, gospel, and jazz to create an inspiring celebration of music and community.
Members of the Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church choir sing at Opera Goes to Church! in 2024. Photo by Philip Groshong.
CINCINNATI (March 19, 2025)—Cincinnati Opera is delighted to announce the return of its popular performance series, Opera Goes to Church!, coming to area churches this June. Presented in partnership with three local congregations—Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church, Southern Baptist Church, and New Jerusalem Baptist Church—Opera Goes to Church! blends gospel, jazz, and classical music to create a one-of-a-kind, dynamic community concert experience. Performances will feature acclaimed opera artists, inspiring congregational choirs, local musicians, and more. See below for details.
Cincinnati Opera presents
OPERA GOES TO CHURCH!
What:
Experience an unforgettable musical journey with Opera Goes to Church!, a powerful fusion of gospel, jazz, and classical music presented in partnership with local congregations. This uplifting 90-minute concert hosted by WLWT-TV’s Courtis Fuller features world-renowned opera singers, dynamic church choirs, and exceptional local musicians, creating an inspiring community celebration of the transformative power of music.
When and Where:
June 3, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church
9991 Wayne Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45215
June 4, 2025, at 7 p.m.
Southern Baptist Church
3556 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45229
June 5, 2025, at 7 p.m.
New Jerusalem Baptist Church
26 West North Bend Road, Cincinnati, OH 45216
Tickets:
Free; limit two (2) per household. A $2.50 per ticket processing fee will be applied. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.cincinnatiopera.org or by calling the Cincinnati Opera Box Office at 513-241-2742.
Media Contact:
Katie Syroney
Director of Communications
ksyroney@cincinnatiopera.org / 513-768-5526