La Dolce Vita 2023: A Night of Puccini

On Friday, May 19, 2023, 170 of Santa Barbara’s most passionate opera aficionados will gather at the elegant Montecito Club for La Dolce Vita – A Night of Puccini. This gala event will celebrate Opera Santa Barbara’s 29 years of presenting opera in all its many forms to enthusiastic audiences up and down the Central Coast.

This magical evening begins with a cocktail reception with panoramic ocean views, followed by a gourmet dinner in the magnificent ballroom featuring carefully-curated wines, and a sumptuous dessert buffet. Live performances of many of Puccini’s most beloved arias and duets by OSB artists will serenade guests throughout the evening. Dancing to a favorite Santa Barbara DJ will end the night on a lively note after our paddle raise.

All funds raised through sponsorships, donation, ticket sales and Stand Up for Opera will lay the groundwork for building Opera Santa Barbara’s exciting new 23-24 season of mainstage operas and free community concerts and educational programming serving more than 4,000 area Santa Barbara area residents and visitors.

See photos from last year’s event! LA DOLCE VITA 2022 PHOTO ALBUM