San Diego Opera's 'Barber of Seville' Delights Audiences

The classic Rossini opera returns to the stage with strong vocal and comedic performances.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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San Diego Opera is presenting its 10th production of Gioachino Rossini's 'The Barber of Seville' this weekend, playing to a nearly full house at the 3,000-seat San Diego Civic Theatre on opening night Friday. The opera, which the company last produced in 2021, is considered one of the funniest in the repertoire, with a sheer perfection of score.

Why it matters

The Barber of Seville is a beloved classic that continues to draw audiences to the opera house. San Diego Opera's production highlights the company's commitment to presenting high-quality, crowd-pleasing works that showcase the artform's comedic and vocal talents.

The details

The Barber of Seville is Rossini's 1816 comic opera that tells the story of Count Almaviva's efforts to woo and win the hand of Rosina, who is kept under the watchful eye of her elderly guardian, Dr. Bartolo. The San Diego Opera production features strong vocal performances and comedic timing that bring the classic story to life.

  • San Diego Opera last produced The Barber of Seville in 2021.
  • The current production opened on Friday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Gioachino Rossini

The Italian composer who wrote the opera The Barber of Seville in 1816.

San Diego Opera

The opera company presenting the 10th production of The Barber of Seville at the San Diego Civic Theatre.

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The takeaway

San Diego Opera's production of the classic Rossini opera The Barber of Seville demonstrates the company's commitment to presenting high-quality, crowd-pleasing works that showcase the artform's comedic and vocal talents.