Chicago Opera Schedule
Browse opera performances, ticket prices, venues, and seating information in Chicago.
- Updated: October 31, 2026
Browse upcoming opera performances in Chicago, IL. Compare ticket prices, explore performance dates and venues, and find tickets for the 2026-2027 opera season.
Opera Schedule • Ticket Prices • Seating Information
- 35 Opera Performances
- 1 Opera This Weekend
- 2 Opera Venues
- Next Opera:
- Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni
- Nov 1 · 2:00 PM · Lyric Opera House - IL
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Upcoming Opera Performances
Browse upcoming opera performances in Chicago and nearby cities, with schedules, venues, and ticket prices.Updated Daily • Upcoming Performances: 35
- Nov 01, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — High Demand, Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Giovanni at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats,
Chicago, IL. From $72, Avg. price ~ $384, Tickets Available: 223. View Tickets - Nov 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $65, Avg. price ~ $265, Tickets Available: 330. View Tickets
- Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — High Demand, Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $89, Avg. price ~ $350, Tickets Available: 357. View Tickets
- Nov 18, 2026, 2:00 PM Wed — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $94, Avg. price ~ $415, Tickets Available: 142. View Tickets
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Wagner - Myth & Music at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $61, Avg. price ~ $245, Tickets Available: 471. View Tickets
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $82, Avg. price ~ $308, Tickets Available: 386. View Tickets
- Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Wagner - Myth & Music at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $81, Avg. price ~ $276, Tickets Available: 591. View Tickets
- Nov 24, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Best Value: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $50, Avg. price ~ $226, Tickets Available: 569. View Tickets
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Don Pasquale at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $56, Avg. price ~ $265, Tickets Available: 519. View Tickets
- Feb 23, 2027, 7:00 PM Tue — Herodiade: An Opera In Concert at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $82, Avg. price ~ $288, Tickets Available: 345. View Tickets
- Feb 25, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — Herodiade: An Opera In Concert at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $71, Avg. price ~ $332, Tickets Available: 571. View Tickets
- Feb 28, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Herodiade: An Opera In Concert at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $86, Avg. price ~ $348, Tickets Available: 344. View Tickets
- Mar 11, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $71, Avg. price ~ $295, Tickets Available: 494. View Tickets
- Mar 14, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $86, Avg. price ~ $309, Tickets Available: 502. View Tickets
- Mar 17, 2027, 2:00 PM Wed — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $71, Avg. price ~ $308, Tickets Available: 1082. View Tickets
- Mar 20, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — Best Value, Weekend Event: Opera Atelier: Handel's Resurrection In Concert at Harris Theater, Chicago, IL. From $48, Avg. price ~ $88, Tickets Available: 185. View Tickets
- Mar 20, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $86, Avg. price ~ $313, Tickets Available: 564. View Tickets
- Mar 23, 2027, 7:00 PM Tue — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $56, Avg. price ~ $267, Tickets Available: 536. View Tickets
- Mar 24, 2027, 7:00 PM Wed — Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $71, Avg. price ~ $294, Tickets Available: 538. View Tickets
- Mar 26, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Ariadne Auf Naxos at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $65, Avg. price ~ $306, Tickets Available: 173. View Tickets
- Mar 27, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $91, Avg. price ~ $290, Tickets Available: 238. View Tickets
- Mar 31, 2027, 2:00 PM Wed — Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $77, Avg. price ~ $345, Tickets Available: 352. View Tickets
- Apr 04, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $86, Avg. price ~ $327, Tickets Available: 494. View Tickets
- Apr 07, 2027, 7:00 PM Wed — Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $56, Avg. price ~ $268, Tickets Available: 633. View Tickets
- Apr 10, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $86, Avg. price ~ $307, Tickets Available: 612. View Tickets
- Apr 11, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Susannah at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $86, Avg. price ~ $291, Tickets Available: 439. View Tickets
- Apr 13, 2027, 7:00 PM Tue — Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $56, Avg. price ~ $252, Tickets Available: 508. View Tickets
- Apr 14, 2027, 2:00 PM Wed — Lyric Opera of Chicago: Susannah at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $71, Avg. price ~ $291, Tickets Available: 512. View Tickets
- Apr 16, 2027, 7:00 PM Fri — Lyric Opera of Chicago: La Traviata at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $63, Avg. price ~ $274, Tickets Available: 528. View Tickets
- Apr 17, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — Weekend Event: Lyric Opera of Chicago: Susannah at Lyric Opera House - IL • 3,563 seats, Chicago, IL. From $86, Avg. price ~ $302, Tickets Available: 584. View Tickets
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Featured Operas in Chicago
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Don Giovanni
Lyric Opera House - IL
Next Opera: Nov 01, 2026 2:00 PM
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Don Pasquale
Lyric Opera House - IL
Next Opera: Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
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Wagner
Lyric Opera House - IL
Next Opera: Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
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Herodiade: An Opera In Concert
Lyric Opera House - IL
Next Opera: Feb 23, 2027 7:00 PM
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Ariadne Auf Naxos
Lyric Opera House - IL
Next Opera: Mar 11, 2027 7:00 PM
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Handel's Resurrection In Concert
Harris Theater
Next Opera: Mar 20, 2027 7:00 PM
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La Traviata
Lyric Opera House - IL
Next Opera: Mar 24, 2027 7:00 PM
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Susannah
Lyric Opera House - IL
Next Opera: Apr 11, 2027 2:00 PM
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Opera Ticket Buying Guide
Compare upcoming dates, ticket prices, availability, and seating options for opera performances in Chicago.
| Looking for | Date & Time | From | Tickets | |
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| Lowest Ticket Price | Mar 20, 2027 · 7:00 PM | $48 | 185 available | Select Seats |
| Most Tickets Available | Mar 17, 2027 · 2:00 PM | $71 | 1,082 available | Select Seats |
| Limited Availability | Nov 18, 2026 · 2:00 PM | $94 | 142 left | Select Seats |
| Lowest Weekday Price | Nov 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM | $50 | 569 available | Select Seats |
| Lowest Weekend Price | Mar 20, 2027 · 7:00 PM | $48 | 185 available | Select Seats |
Opera Ticket Prices
Compare ticket prices, availability, venues, and performance dates for upcoming operas in Chicago.
| Date | Opera | Min price | Avg. ticket price | Available Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2026 Sun 2:00 PM | Don Giovanni | $72 High Demand | $384 | 223 |
| Nov 12, 2026 Thu 7:00 PM | Don Pasquale | $65 | $265 | 330 |
| Nov 15, 2026 Sun 2:00 PM | Don Pasquale | $89 High Demand | $350 | 357 |
| Nov 18, 2026 Wed 2:00 PM | Don Pasquale | $94 | $415 | 142 |
| Nov 20, 2026 Fri 7:00 PM | Wagner | $61 | $245 | 471 |
| Nov 21, 2026 Sat 7:30 PM | Don Pasquale | $82 | $308 | 386 |
| Nov 22, 2026 Sun 2:00 PM | Wagner | $81 | $276 | 591 |
| Nov 24, 2026 Tue 7:00 PM | Don Pasquale | $50 Best Value | $226 | 569 |
| Nov 27, 2026 Fri 7:00 PM | Don Pasquale | $56 | $265 | 519 |
| Feb 23, 2027 Tue 7:00 PM | Herodiade: An Opera In Concert | $82 | $288 | 345 |
| Feb 25, 2027 Thu 7:00 PM | Herodiade: An Opera In Concert | $71 | $332 | 571 |
| Feb 28, 2027 Sun 2:00 PM | Herodiade: An Opera In Concert | $86 | $348 | 344 |
| Mar 11, 2027 Thu 7:00 PM | Ariadne Auf Naxos | $71 | $295 | 494 |
| Mar 14, 2027 Sun 2:00 PM | Ariadne Auf Naxos | $86 | $309 | 502 |
| Mar 17, 2027 Wed 2:00 PM | Ariadne Auf Naxos | $71 | $308 | 1082 |
| Mar 20, 2027 Sat 7:00 PM | Handel's Resurrection In Concert | $48 Best ValueNarrow Price Range | $88 | 185 |
| Mar 20, 2027 Sat 7:30 PM | Ariadne Auf Naxos | $86 | $313 | 564 |
| Mar 23, 2027 Tue 7:00 PM | Ariadne Auf Naxos | $56 | $267 | 536 |
| Mar 24, 2027 Wed 7:00 PM | La Traviata | $71 | $294 | 538 |
| Mar 26, 2027 Fri 7:00 PM | Ariadne Auf Naxos | $65 | $306 | 173 |
About Opera in Chicago
Learn about opera performances, venues, tickets, and the local opera season in Chicago.
Chicago offers a diverse opera calendar featuring classic masterpieces, contemporary productions, concerts, and special performances throughout the 2026-2027 season. Browse upcoming dates, compare ticket prices, explore local opera venues, and find tickets for performances across Chicago, IL.
Opera in Chicago FAQ
Find answers about opera performances, tickets, venues, and schedules in Chicago.
What operas are scheduled in Chicago?
Browse the complete schedule to explore upcoming operas, performance dates, venues, ticket availability, and current productions throughout the 2026-2027 season.
How much do opera tickets cost in Chicago?
Opera tickets currently start from $48, with an average price of $291. Prices vary by production, venue, performance date, seating section, and demand.
When is the next opera performance in Chicago?
The next scheduled opera performance is November 1, 2026 at Lyric Opera House - IL in Chicago, IL. Check the schedule for updated times, ticket prices, and availability.
Where can I see opera in Chicago?
Opera performances take place at leading opera houses, theaters, concert halls, and other venues across Chicago. Browse the venue listings to compare locations and upcoming schedules.
How many opera performances are scheduled?
There are currently 2,726 upcoming opera performances scheduled in Chicago during the 2026-2027 opera season.
How can I buy opera tickets in Chicago?
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