Vancouver Opera's 2019 La Traviata. Photo by Tim Matheson

Our Mission

The purposes of the Vancouver Opera Guild are to stimulate interest and participation in, and otherwise encourage and support the continuation and growth of opera in Vancouver, Canada, and to provide financial support, including scholarships, bursaries, and awards, to young people pursuing a career in opera.


Announcements

  • 2026 Spring Luncheon

    Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Time: 11:15am – 3:00pm Location: Royal Vancouver Yacht Club Address: 3811 Point Grey Road, Vancouver Cost: $150 per person, with tax receipt and a complimentary glass of bubbly! SAVE THE DATE for Vancouver Opera Guild’s annual holiday luncheon! Please register and pay online via the below form. Deadline to register…

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  • 2026 Career Development Grant for Singers – $7,000

    Each June, the Vancouver Opera Guild presents a Career Development Grant to a person involved in the field of opera. The purpose of the Career Development Grant is to assist young singers who are preparing for a career in the performance area of opera or those involved in the technical or production areas of opera…

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  • Tour in May 2026 – Europe Operas

    Go to Tours to read details. Tour to Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Berlin May 16 – 28, 2026 Featuring the following operas: Visit Tours page for info on all upcoming tours including Montreal & Toronto!

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  • Tour in October 2026 – Italy Operas

    ITALY – From Apulia to Milan, featuring opera at the Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, the Teatro Costanzi in Rome, Teatro Regio in Parma and Teatro alla Scala in Milan plus concerts in Rome’s Basilica di San Vitale, Lucca’s San Giovanni Church and Parma’s Palazzo Ducale. October 17 – 29, 2026 Featuring the following operas /…

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Upcoming Tours

COPENHAGEN, HAMBURG & BERLIN – SOLD OUT!

May 16 – 28, 2026

Featuring operas by Mozart, Rossini, and Verdi

ITALY TOUR – SOLD OUT!

October 17 – 29, 2026

Featuring operas by Verdi, Rossini, and Puccini