Name: Carmen
Start: 2026-05-02T19:30:00-07:00
End: 2026-05-02T20:30:00-07:00
Location: Carmen

Partner

Seattle Opera
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Venue

McCaw Hall
321 Mercer Street, Lower Queen Anne, Seattle

Music by Georges Bizet
Libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy

Love hurts. Lust kills. The irresistible Carmen captivates the eyes of every man she meets, including the lovesick soldier Don José. As he forsakes his military duty, his fiancée, and the law, his admiration becomes uncontrollable obsession and Carmen leaves him for prestige and freedom. Bizet's famous music accompanies a lethal dance of lust, love, and survival that only stops when the struggle for freedom ends.

"Three acts of exquisite earworms and engaging action”

– The Seattle Times

Hours

Administrative Ticket Office

Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

206.389.7676

Age Recommendation

Movie-style rating of PG-13 for:

Onstage fighting, violence, and graphic murder/suicide
Depictions of domestic violence and sexual assault—please be advised that the content in this production may be triggering for some audience members.
Live gunshots off stage. Gunshots occur in Act 1 and Act 3.
Themes of sex and seduction
Representation of cigarette smoking
Representation of bullfighting

Audiences love the catchy tunes, strong characters, easy-to-follow plot, and colorful setting of Carmen. However, there are themes of sex and onstage depictions of violence in this hugely popular opera.

Admission

Guest tickets cost $0.00.

Box Office Info

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall Box Office (In-person only; no phones.)

This Box Office is open ONLY on performance days, beginning 90 minutes prior to the performance start time.

TeenTix are subject to availability and often limited. We strongly recommend calling the Administrative Ticket Office in advance to inquire if there are TeenTix available for a given performance.

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Equity Statement

"Seattle Opera cares deeply about eradicating institutional racism and engaging with our community in a way that centers social impact within our art form and beyond. We believe in being leaders in racial equity work among our opera peers nationally, while keeping an open mind to learning and growing in areas where our company needs improvement."

For more information about Seattle Opera's commitment to equity and racial justice, view their full equity statement.