Operas in Chicago

Classical opera, touring productions, renowned performers, and live performances in Chicago.

Updated: August 28, 2026
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Chicago hosts 44 upcoming opera performances, including classical opera, touring productions, and renowned performers, with tickets starting from $63 and averaging $366, across venues throughout Chicago, IL. Next up: October 10, 2026 at Lyric Opera House - IL. Schedules updated as of August 28, 2026.

44
Upcoming Performances
Oct 10
Next Performance
$63
Lowest Price
$366
Average Price
Next Performance Starts in:
Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
Oct 10 · 7:30 PM · Chicago, IL
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Opera Schedule 2026–2027

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Upcoming Opera Performance: 44
  • Oct
    10
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $366Tickets Available: 252
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  • Oct
    13
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $77Avg. price ~ $360Tickets Available: 245
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  • Oct
    15
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $75Avg. price ~ $346Tickets Available: 260
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  • Oct
    18
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $378Tickets Available: 229
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  • Oct
    21
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $390Tickets Available: 226
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  • Oct
    23
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Omar
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $385Tickets Available: 189
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  • Oct
    24
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $102Avg. price ~ $362Tickets Available: 264
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  • Oct
    25
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Omar
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $135Avg. price ~ $408Tickets Available: 217
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  • Oct
    28
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Omar
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $101Avg. price ~ $360Tickets Available: 257
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  • Oct
    30
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $349Tickets Available: 252
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  • Nov
    01
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $346Tickets Available: 269
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  • Nov
    12
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $93Avg. price ~ $328Tickets Available: 227
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  • Nov
    15
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $100Avg. price ~ $322Tickets Available: 137
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  • Nov
    18
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $81Avg. price ~ $310Tickets Available: 169
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  • Nov
    20
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Wagner - Myth & Music
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $280Tickets Available: 191
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  • Nov
    21
    2026
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $97Avg. price ~ $281Tickets Available: 211
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  • Nov
    22
    2026
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Wagner - Myth & Music
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $97Avg. price ~ $305Tickets Available: 201
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  • Nov
    24
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    OPERA
    Best Value
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $260Tickets Available: 229
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  • Nov
    27
    2026
    7:00 PM
    Fri
    OPERA
    Best Value
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $63Avg. price ~ $303Tickets Available: 206
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  • Feb
    23
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    OPERA
    Herodiade: An Opera In Concert
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $98Avg. price ~ $302Tickets Available: 184
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  • Feb
    25
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    OPERA
    Herodiade: An Opera In Concert
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $110Avg. price ~ $337Tickets Available: 214
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  • Feb
    28
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Herodiade: An Opera In Concert
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $121Avg. price ~ $369Tickets Available: 180
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  • Mar
    11
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Thu
    OPERA
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $319Tickets Available: 226
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  • Mar
    14
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    OPERA
    Weekend Event
    Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos
    Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats
    Lyric Opera House - IL
    location60606, 20 North Wacker Drive  Chicago, ILlocation60606, 20 North Wacker Drive Chicago, IL, US
    From $90Avg. price ~ $321Tickets Available: 245
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🎼 Classical Opera Traditional productions including Carmen, La Traviata, Tosca, and The Magic Flute.
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✨ Contemporary Opera Modern productions featuring contemporary compositions and interpretations.
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Upcoming Performances: 44
Next Event: Oct 10, 2026
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About Opera in Chicago

Classical and contemporary opera performances

Opera schedules may include classical productions, contemporary works, touring companies, concert performances, seasonal events, and special presentations throughout the year. Planning your first opera visit? Explore the Chicago Opera Visitor Guide for helpful information about tickets, seating, dress code, parking, accessibility, etiquette, and visitor tips before the performance.

Opera FAQ

Answers to common opera questions

What opera performances are available in Chicago?

Opera schedules may include classical productions, contemporary works, touring companies, concert performances, and special events.

How often is the opera schedule updated?

Performance schedules are updated regularly as new productions, venues, dates, and ticket information become available.

Which opera productions are most popular?

Popular productions often include Carmen, La Traviata, The Magic Flute, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and La Bohème.

Are opera performances suitable for first-time attendees?

Yes. Many productions provide subtitles, program guides, and accessible introductions for new audiences.

Can I compare tickets for opera performances?

Yes. Listings may include seating options, premium tickets, VIP experiences, and ticket availability.

Which venues host opera performances?

Opera performances are commonly held at opera houses, theaters, and performing arts centers.

Are touring opera companies included?

Yes. Schedules may include local organizations, national tours, and internationally recognized opera companies.

Are performances available outside Chicago?

Yes. Listings may include nearby suburbs, regional venues, and cultural destinations within driving distance.

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