Little Red’s Most Unusual Day

PROGRAM UPDATE:

Due to illness, the scheduled performance of Little Red’s Most Unusual Day will no longer take place. Instead, the Nashville Opera artists will share a special program of famous opera arias and a behind-the-scenes look at the life of an opera singer — including how performers care for their most important instrument: their voice.

Sensory-Friendly Opera Performance

FREE Performance: Little Red’s Most Unusual Day

Friday, March 6th | 3 - 4 p.m.

The science of sound comes to life in this sensory-friendly opera performance for kids and families in Nashville. Adventure Science Center is excited to host the Nashville Opera’s Mary Ragland Emerging Artist (MREA) program as part of its 2026 Education Tour.

Every year, Nashville Opera selects five elite young professional singers and pianists for this residency. This is your chance to see the next generation of stars! 

About the Performance

On Friday, March 6th at 3 p.m., the artists will perform Little Red’s Most Unusual Day, a 40-minute sensory-friendly children’s opera adapted for guests with sensory sensitivities.

This hilarious children's opera sets the classic story of Little Red Riding Hood to upbeat music by master composers Rossini and Offenbach. The performance is free and open to the public. 

Important Information

• This performance takes place in Jack Wood Hall
• Entrance into Jack Wood Hall to watch the performance is free
• Admission into the science center is not included. The science center closes at 5 pm. If you would like to visit the science center before or after the performance, please purchase tickets here.  

For more information or to contact the Nashville Opera click  here.