Tickets are now on sale for The Atlanta Opera’s NOW Festival, returning June 12–14, 2026. Celebrating its fifth year, the festival highlights bold, contemporary storytelling and emerging voices in opera through new works and performances.

This year’s festival features the world premiere of Water Memory (Jala Smirti), a chamber opera exploring how artificial intelligence can support individuals living with dementia and provide assistance for aging parents. The festival also includes the 96-Hour Opera Project, a signature competition showcasing newly created opera scenes by emerging artists.

Events will take place across multiple Atlanta venues, including the Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech and the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College. Performances include the premiere of Water Memory on June 12, the competition showcase on June 13, and an encore performance on June 14.

Tickets start at $35, with festival passes available for $50. The NOW Festival continues to foster innovation in opera while mentoring the next generation of artists.