The Palmetto Opera

The mission of The Palmetto Opera is to promote and provide opera to the citizens of the greater Columbia region and South Carolina with the goal of enriching lives culturally and educationally and to encourage future generations of artists and audiences from the diverse communities that it serves.

Make a difference, support the opera today!

When you make a gift to The Palmetto Opera, you are supporting local musicians and making an impact on the arts in our state. Over the past 20 years, The Palmetto Opera has become a valuable stakeholder in bringing consistent high-quality opera performances to South Carolina. Your generosity will ensure that we can continue serving over 1,000 members of the arts community every year through a mainstage opera production, monthly concerts, and meaningful relationships with public schools and commercial businesses in Columbia, South Carolina. We provide continuous performance opportunities for local classical singers and boost opera's presence in South Carolina. Small or large, your contribution today will help make a difference in your arts community now.

Our operas and concerts feature highly acclaimed international opera soloists, local performers, and an orchestra with local musicians. Join The Palmetto Opera in January 2027 for W.A. Mozart's Don Giovanni!