Young Friends Nights
2026 Young Friends Passes are now on sale! Buy two or more shows to save $10 off every ticket. (Individual event tickets will go on sale on October 27.)
The Pirates of Penzance
The Light in the Piazza
The Light in the Piazza
A Streetcar Named Desire
Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet
A Streetcar Named Desire
The Pirates of Penzance
Young Friends Nights
Dinner. Drinks. Drama.
(All in the best way possible.)
Young Friends Nights are way more than just a ticket to the opera. They’re an all-inclusive arts experience built around a vibrant community of like-minded arts lovers age 45 and under. Enjoy a buffet dinner, open bar with themed cocktails, and a ticket to the show — all for one affordable price! You can also bundle two or more shows with a Young Friends Pass and save $10 per ticket.
After arriving in our beautiful gardens, you’ll find a dedicated tent area just for Young Friends. Mingle with your pals, romance your date, or network with other young professionals. When it comes to dinner, we’ve got you covered with a delicious buffet, family-style seating, and an open bar! Curious to learn more about the show? During dinner, an OTSL team member will give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes scoop on the opera you’re about to see.
Young Friends tickets start at $59 per event, or at just $49 with a Young Friends Pass!
Event information
All-Inclusive Tickets
$59-$79
No additional picnic purchase required.
Schedule
6 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Performance
Buffet Menus
View our 2026 Young Friends menus
Purchase Deadline
Young Friends ticket sales end the day before each event at 4 p.m. As dinner is included with your ticket, this helps us ensure that our catering numbers are correct.
Check out the Young Friends experience!
Want even better views of the action?
Every standard Young Friends ticket includes guaranteed seating in Section III of our theater. But if great views are your top priority, then you can upgrade for even better seating in Sections I or II!
Bundle two or more shows by building your own Young Friends Pass and you’ll also save $10 off every ticket you purchase.
| Section I | Section II | Section III | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Event | $79 | $69 | $59 | |
| Build a Pass | $69 | $59 | $49 |
2026 Young Friends Menus
GF = Gluten-free | DF = Dairy-free | VG = Vegan  |  V = Vegetarian
The Pirates of Penzance
May 23 & June 27
- Tossed Green Salad with Carrots, Tomatoes, and Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken with Red Wine Blueberry Sauce (GF/DF)
- Salmon Cake (GF/DF)
- Vegetable Confetti Rice with Cilantro and Maple Cider Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Black Bean and Corn Salad (GF/DF/VG)
- Potato Chips (GF/VG)
- Flourless Chocolate Cookies (GF)
- Mini Sugar Cookies
The Light in the Piazza
June 4 & June 10
- Italian Salad (GF/V)
- Crunchy Chicken with Sweet Chili Sauce (DF)
- Balsamic Glazed Pork Tenderloin Skewers with Basil Chimichurri (GF)
- Cheddar Ranch Potato Salad (GF/V)
- Mediterranean Chopped Salad (GF/DF/VG)
- Potato Chips (GF/VG)
- Brownie Bars
- Banana Oat Cookies (GF/VG)
A Streetcar Named Desire
June 11 & June 26
- Creamy Cole Slaw (GF/VG)
- Herb Marinated Chicken with Caper Mayonnaise (GF/DF)
- Salmon Cake (GF/DF)
- Black-Eyed Pea & Sweet Potato Salad with Smoked Shallot Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Curried Cauliflower (GF/VG)
- Potato Chips (GF/VG)
- Chocolate Flourless Cookie (GF)
- Gooey Butter Cake Minis
Romeo and Juliet
June 19 & June 21
- Summer Salad with Strawberries and Balsamic Vinaigrette (GF/DF/VG)
- Chicken Salad (GF)
- Beef Tenderloin Skewers (GF/DF)
- Roasted Green Bean Salad with Honey Dressing (GF/DF/V)
- Picnic Potato Salad (GF/DF/V)
- Potato Chips (GF/VG)
- Brownie Bites
- Banana Oat Cookie (GF/VG)
Young Friends Nights are made possible with generous support from media sponsor St. Louis Magazine and cocktail sponsor Spirits of St. Louis.
     
