opening night
noun
: the evening when something (such as a play or concert) is performed in front of an audience for the first time
I have tickets for opening night.
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The song premiered during the opening night of his Cosa Nuestra Tour in Seattle, on April 5.
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Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 14 July 2025
The opening night of the Calabrian Merano WineFestival was held in the hillside village of Cirò Superiore, the ribbon strung across the narrow arched entrance gate.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
More recently, the former Disney star was a surprise guest at the opening night party for The Tryst hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on April 25.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 July 2025
Artists will provide short previews of their shows during a free opening night party called the KC Fringe Flash Preview at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, at Musical Theatre Heritage in Crown Center.
—Dan Kelly
july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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Pamela Bustios, Billboard, 14 July 2025
The opening night of the Calabrian Merano WineFestival was held in the hillside village of Cirò Superiore, the ribbon strung across the narrow arched entrance gate.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
More recently, the former Disney star was a surprise guest at the opening night party for The Tryst hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico on April 25.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 July 2025
Artists will provide short previews of their shows during a free opening night party called the KC Fringe Flash Preview at 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, at Musical Theatre Heritage in Crown Center.
—Dan Kelly
july 11, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2025
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“Opening night.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/opening%20night. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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