your Visit

Welcome to Opera Baltimore!

We can’t wait to see you! Whether it is your first time visiting, or you’ve been with us before, we have all of the information you need to plan your visit. Should your question not be answered here, please email info@operabaltimore.org or give our office a call at 443.445.0226 and we will be happy to answer any other inquiries you may have!

Directions and parking

Opera Baltimore’s performances will take place in two venues this season.

  • ADDRESS
    11 West Mount Vernon Place
    Baltimore, MD 21201

    PARKING

    Our venue is located in the picturesque Mount Vernon neighborhood of Baltimore City.  There are several options for parking nearby:

    • Street Parking - 2-hour and metered street parking surround the Club, please be very careful when reading appropriate signage. Street parking is usually free on Sunday.

    • Several Inexpensive Parking Garages are within a 5-minute walk. Check out this site for up to date prices and hours: http://baltimore.bestparking.com. Many patrons have successfully used the indoor parking garage adjacent to the Baltimore Basilica: LAZ Parking at 15 W. Franklin St., Baltimore MD, 21201. Usually this costs just $5 for Friday evening or Sunday afternoon; however, we do not officially endorse any garage. Thirsty Thursday patrons should note that the Franklin St. garage requires you to use the yellow token you receive upon entry to access the garage after hours. Please be sure that the garage of your choice does not close before the end of the performance.

    • Opera Baltimore is no longer offering valet parking. Valet parking is available at the Revival Hotel across the street.

    TRANSPORTATION

    The Engineers Club is conveniently located near MTA bus lines and the Centre Street Light Rail stop. We are also just steps away from the free Charm City Circulator Bus route (stop 307) on the Purple Line - it is easy and efficient!  Please check public transportation schedules for details and operation hours.

  • ADDRESS

    • 7900 Stephens Ave
      Towson, MD 21252

    PARKING

    Stephens Hall is located on Towson University’s beautiful campus.  We recommend the following parking option:

    • Visitors may park in the Glen Garage for FREE after 3pm on Fridays and all day on Sundays. You can access the garage from Cross Campus Drive, off of York Road. Alternatively, you can turn onto Stephens Ave from York Road itself, but there is no light on this intersection.

    • Here is a short video showing the 5 minute walk from the garage to to Stephens Hall.

    • If you prefer to avoid stairs, you may opt for a slightly longer route, going walking right out of the garage and circumventing the Science building.

    • If you have accessibility needs, please call us so we may accommodate your safe and comfortable entrance to the building.

    TRANSPORTATION

    Five MTA bus stops are located on or near the university and host three bus lines that provide weekday service to the Inner Harbor, University of Maryland Transit Center, Lutherville Light Rail, Fox Ridge and Franklin Square. The 3, 8 and 55 lines are available for a one-way fare of $1.90; a one-day pass can be purchased for $4.40. Riders must use exact change.

Each of our performance venues has accessible entrances, exits, and seating areas. Upon arrival at either venue, please call if you need assistance - 443.445.0226.

STEPHENS HALL:

The accessible entrance to Stephens Hall Theater is at the rear of the building. From York Road, take Glen Drive around to the back of the building. Enter the rear door which goes to the lower level across from the elevator, which takes guests right to the entrance to the theater. Please see the map below. The blue line shows directions to the accessible entrance, and the magenta line shows directions to Glen Garage.

ENGINEERS CLUB:

The accessible entrance to the Engineers Club is on the street Peabody Mews behind the building.
The map with the pinned location is below. ENGINEERS CLUB.

AccessibilitY

Once you arrive at the accessible entrance, please call us at 443.445.0226 so that we can let you in. This is a drop off location only.

Through generous support from the Elaine Mintzes Estate Trust we are able to offer a limited number of tickets at a 20% discount for seniors and those with visual impairment. Simply call our office at 443.445.0226 to request your discounted ticket.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    • Single tickets and subscription sales are available online, via email to subscriptions@operabaltimore.org, and via phone 443.445.0226.

    • Subscriptions to all three operas can be purchased for a 10% discount by calling our office at 443.445.0226.

    • Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more, call our office to inquire.

    • Opera Baltimore is proud to participate in Opera America's Opera Passport program. You can receive a 10% discount off full-priced tickets for all mainstage and concert productions. TO REDEEM: Call the box office at 443.445.0226 and mention code OBPASSPORT10.

    • Our Pay Opera Forward program provides free tickets to those who cannot afford one. One ticket per person. To request a ticket through this program, please fill out THIS FORM. Requests will be processed beginning one month prior to the performance, as inventory allows.

    • Through generous support from the Elaine Mintzes Estate Trust we are able to offer a limited number of tickets at a 20% discount for seniors and those with visual impairment. Simply call our office at 443.445.0226 to request your discounted ticket.

  • All concert opera performances will take place at the Engineers Club in Mount Vernon. Our fully staged production will be performed with orchestra at Stephens Hall at Towson University. The Engineers Club is located at 11 West Mount Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD 21201.

    Stephens Hall Theatre is a large historic theatre on the campus of Towson University, located on the 7900 block of York Rd, Towson, MD 21252.

  • You will receive your electronic tickets immediately upon purchase to your email. There is no need to present a paper copy of your ticket at an event; simply show the usher the ticket on your phone. Should you want a printed copy of your tickets, a $2.00 delivery fee will be charged. Please email info@operabaltimore.org.

  • Opera Baltimore welcomes children over the age of 6 to our fully-staged and concert opera productions who are able to sit quietly through a performance. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children and adults who disrupt the performance will be asked to leave at the discretion of the House Manager.

  • For safety and accessibility reasons, strollers are not permitted inside our venues unless specified in the event information. Some events, like our Children's Opera, may welcome strollers, but for our fully-staged and concert opera productions, we encourage families to plan accordingly. Thank you for helping us create a safe and comfortable environment for all guests.

  • Masks are always encouraged for those concerned about their health. Additionally, the Engineers Club has made improvements to the air filtration system to assure all precautions are being taken to protect guests to the greatest extent possible.

  • Masks are encouraged for all those concerned about their health.

  • Each of our performance venues has accessible entrances, exits, and seating areas. These are designated as such on seating maps upon purchasing tickets. Should you have questions about accessibility or should you need assistance upon your arrival to the venue, please email info@operabaltimore.org or call 443.445.0226 at least TWO days in advance of the performance.

  • Yes. Programs will be available both digitally and in print this season. If you are interested in advertising with us, please email info@operabaltimore.org.

  • There will be cash bar service available at all performances in the Engineers Club this season.

    For performances at Stephens Hall Theatre, there will be wine, beer, and concessions available for purchase 1 hour before curtain and during intermissions on the first floor of the building.

  • If you are unable to use your ticket, you may return it as a donation to the company, assign it to another guest, or exchange it for a later performance for a fee (unless you are subscriber). Please email info@operabaltimore.org or call our office at 443.445.0226 at least two hours before the start of performance if you need to exchange or donate your tickets, after which they may be forfeited.

  • If you become ill, test positive, or show symptoms of COVID-19 within 14 days preceding the performance date, we ask that you do not attend and contact us for options.