Opera in the Outfield

Celebrate the 14th season of free opera broadcasts by joining the Washington National Opera at Nationals Park for Puccini’s Turnadot!

Date: Saturday, August 24, 2024

Time: Gates open at 4:30 p.m., Opera begins at 6:30 p.m.

The Washington Nationals Bag Policy will be in effect.

Opera in the Outfield is free for all ages! Seating will be available on the outfield grass and in the stands. Due to the field's popularity patrons wishing to sit in the outfield are required to pick up a wristband after they enter Nationals Park. The wristbands will be available on a first-come, first-served basis and distributed at the Family Picnic Area located on the left of Center Field Plaza when the gates open.

Opera synopsis: Color… pageantry… spectacle… there’s a reason why Turandot is at the top of the opera canon. Puccini’s final work mesmerizes with its sumptuous music, from the alluring overture to Prince Calaf’s passionate “Nessun Dorma,” one of the world’s most famous arias ever written. Grammy Award®–winning composer Christopher Tin, known for his film and video game soundtracks, and acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Susan Soon He Stanton offer a compelling new world premiere ending to Puccini’s final, unfinished work.

Here’s your chance to see WNO’s acclaimed production that sold out in May! When Turandot premiered to WNO audiences, the new ending was praised as “visually and vocally stunning” with “fresh energy and some truly extraordinary singing” (The Washington Post).

Performed in Italian with projected English titles
Music by Giacomo Puccini and Christopher Tin / Libretto by Giuseppe Adami, Renato Simoni, and Susan Soon He Stanton

Arrive early to Nationals Park to enjoy entertainment and activities including:

• National Anthem by a 2024 alum of the WNO Opera Institute
• Performances by local artists
• Photo opportunities for kids of all ages
• Chances to win prizes
• And more!

Parking: Drive-up parking will be available in Garage C for $25.

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