Teatro Lirico D’Europa Carmen – Opera

Join us for Teatro Lirico D’Europa Carmen – Opera.

Set in Seville around the year 1830, Carmen tells a passionate story of love, jealousy, and betrayal. The opera follows Don José, a soldier who is seduced by the fiery gypsy factory-girl Carmen. Drawn away from his duty and his devoted sweetheart Micaëla, Don José allows Carmen to escape custody. Consumed by desire, he abandons his military post and joins the band of smugglers with whom Carmen is associated. As Carmen’s affections shift to the dashing bullfighter Escamillo, Don José’s jealousy spirals into obsession. In the gripping final act, outside the bullring in Seville, Carmen arrives on Escamillo’s arm—only to be stabbed to death by the heartbroken Don José, who has been waiting for her.

Carmen is Georges Bizet’s most celebrated opera. Its exotic Spanish setting and bold realism were groundbreaking at the time of its premiere, though controversial to many early audiences. Viewers were shocked by the provocative character of Carmen, the cigarette factory girls and their smoking, and the depiction of murder onstage.

Despite initial criticism, Carmen has become one of the most beloved works in the operatic repertoire. The score features numerous iconic pieces, including Carmen’s sultry Habanera and Séguidilla, Escamillo’s rousing Toreador Song, Don José’s heartfelt aria La fleur que tu m'avais jetée (“The flower that you threw me”), and Micaëla’s moving Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante (“I say that nothing frightens me”).

Teatro Lirico D’Europa presents a full-scale production of Carmen, featuring traditional European-designed sets and costumes, an international cast, and vibrant dancers. The opera will be performed in the original French with English supertitles

Meetup Discounted Ticket Price: $35.89 (Full price for PL B ticket is $59.75, a $23.86 savings) Our seats are reserved in the 2nd Orchestra center, rows FF-GG.

The Meetup tickets are limited to 30 tickets or expire at 11 a.m. day of show or while supplies last. Meetup discount is not valid for previously purchased tickets.

Pre-show networking meetup table will be located in the hallway on the left after entering the front doors before the Artist Series Will Call office. Your ticket will be mobile unless you select another delivery method.

Otherwise I will see you in our seats. We are siting together. The show run time is TBD.

Interested? RSVP "yes" to this event, and follow these instructions for purchasing your ticket(s) online:

1. To expedite your ticket purchase process, make sure you have your FSCJ Artist Series online account log-in info handy (email address and password). If you need to create an account, go to www.fscjartistseries.org and click on create account in the upper right corner otherwise you will be prompt to create an account during the ticket purchase process. Just remember this process is timed and your ticket(s) will be released after allotted time. If your time runs out, you will need to select your ticket(s) and add to cart again when you are ready.
2. Using one of the following browsers on your computer - Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge - go to https://shop.fscjartistseries.org/carmen/02-01-2026?promo=meetup
3. The promo code: "MEETUP” should appear in the top right corner of the screen.
4. Confirm the performance is “Sunday, 2/01 at 3:00 PM”.
5. Click on the section labeled "ORCHESTRA 2.”
6. Select the seat(s) you want from the available blue seats on the map, choose the ticket type "Group Meetup" and click the “ADD TO CART” button.
7. The next screen asks you to choose ticket type if you want to add parking. If so, click the “Add to Cart” button or if you don't need parking, select “View Cart.” Please note: Parking is located in the VyStar Tower Parking Garage located at 37 Hogan St., Jacksonville, FL 32202 and available online until 3 days prior to show date.
8. The next screen shows your cart. Click “Check Out.”
9. Log in to your account with your email and password. Click "Login".
10. Mobile will be your primary ticket delivery method unless you select a different method such as: Mail or Will Call by updating your delivery information. Click “Save Changes.” If you choose Will Call, for your convenience, you can pick them up from our Meetup table before the show. Any unpicked up tickets by 5 minutes to showtime will be returned to the Will Call office.
11. Click “ACCEPT & CONTINUE". Then enter payment information and click "Complete Order"!

Need help? Call Cindy at (904) 357-8935 between 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday, and I can walk you through it!