This year’s Couture Opera experience invites you into a world of shadows, silhouettes, and surprise. The Art of Deception is Knoxville Opera’s most provocative evening yet—an immersive night where illusion reigns and elegance takes unexpected form. Hosted at a new, undisclosed location revealed only to guests, this intimate, fashion-forward event has limited capacity.

Expect the unexpected: a designer runway show styled by Grow, a Shane Archer Concept; a live vocalist and ensemble creating a moody sonic landscape; a roving illusionist who bends perception through close-up sleight of hand; and cocktails crafted with drama and precision. Guests can adorn themselves in luxury from the Velvet Vault by Markman’s and capture their mystique through elegant silhouette portraits—available as timeless keepsakes.
Proceeds support Knoxville Opera’s artistic and educational programming, making this evening of distortion and design a celebration with real impact.

Tickets available to the public on October 6th.

Dress Code: Shadows & Illusion
Black and white. Metallics. Bold structure. Unexpected elegance.

Think sculptural silhouettes, graphic stripes, and dramatic contrasts. Gowns or suits should play with sharp lines, light and shadow, or reflective textures. Architectural shapes, sleek tailoring, and surreal detail are encouraged.

This is high fashion with a twist — polished, mysterious, and made to turn heads.