Experience the magic of St. Croix Valley Opera's Opera on the River 2026 Festival, returning to the picturesque banks of the St. Croix River in downtown Stillwater! Join us for a month of festivities, including St. Croix Valley Opera's 5th Annual Opera on the River Vocal Competition on June 27th at Bethel Lutheran Church in Downtown Hudson, WI. The festival culminates with the Opera on the River Grand Concert on July 25th at 7:30 pm in the park as well, a free event open to all! Bring your chairs, blankets, and picnic baskets and enjoy an enchanting evening of music, featuring headliners soprano Meghan Kasanders, mezzo-soprano Christina Pezzarossi Ramsey, tenor Adrian Kramer, and bass-baritone Colin Ramsey. With our chamber orchestra led by our conductor, Andrew Sun, experience an unforgettable journey through beloved opera and musical theater classics, culminating in a breathtaking finale under the sunset sky in Lowell Park on the banks of the beautiful St. Croix River!