There are so many ways to attend. Whether it's after work, on the weekend, or in the afternoon, we have seats that match every schedule and budget — including packages, tickets, curated series, and even discounts for groups. Explore all your options below.
Best seats, best prices, great benefits
Curated series
Curated packages offer the greatest savings! Choose from a pre-selected series featuring a curated selection of shows, and attend on the same day of the week or a range of days for all your performances. As always, subscribers have access to the best seats, fee-free exchanges within the run of an opera (completed five days in advance), 10% savings on any additional opera tickets throughout the season, easy payment plans, and more.
Flexibility, early seating, subscriber benefits
Create Your Own series (CYO)
Design your ideal season where you can choose from a minimum of 4 shows, selecting any title, date, and seat in the house to assemble your dream package. Enjoy benefits like priority renewal, a 10% discount on additional tickets, hassle-free exchanges, convenient payment plans, and even discounted parking!
Ultimate flexibility, great savings
SixTix
SixTix is a flexible package of ticket passes that can be redeemed for any opera performance at any time. If you're looking for great savings and the flexibility to use your tickets however and whenever you like, this is the ticket package for you. Treat yourself to six shows, bring a friend to see three shows, or see a single show with five friends.
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Lyric Young Professionals: LYP Medley
$35 tickets
Lyric Young Professionals (LYP) members can book up to two tickets for a package of three or more operas from the Medley Series dates. In addition, members get exclusive invites to the Medley Social Series to network and chat about the performance as well as other LYP events throughout the year.
Please note: Membership requires $100 dues plus a contribution to the Ryan Opera Center
Connect with college students and choose your dates ahead of time
College students: NEXT Now subscription
$20 per ticket
Plan ahead and reserve your seats in advance with a NEXT Now subscription. NEXT Now subscriptions for students include tickets to three or more shows throughout the Lyric Season and exclusive invitations to college night events!
Maximum choice
Individual show tickets
Individual show tickets are available for mainstage performances starting at $41. Explore our upcoming shows and choose the date that works best for your schedule.
Deep discounts and college networking
College students: NEXT
$20 per ticket
Register for NEXT with your student ID to receive communication about available performance dates, promo codes, and student benefits like college nights.
music appreciation starts with teachers
Educators and administrators: DEAL
$29 per ticket
K-12 educators, register for DEAL to receive promo codes and available performance dates.
Discounted teen access to Chicago's Performing Arts
Teen Arts Pass
$5 tickets
Teen Arts Pass (TAP) tickets are available for purchase at the Lyric Opera House Box Office starting one hour before curtain. Must be a registered Teen Arts Pass member and show your Teen Arts Pass ID to qualify.
An affordable, last minute way to enjoy opera productions
Rush tickets
50% off tickets
Lyric Opera is pleased to make discount rush tickets available at 50% off three hours before curtain for performances where inventory allows. Tickets are available online or in-person at the box office.
Spark a Lifelong Love for Opera
Child tickets
Introduce a young person in your life to the wonder of opera. For more information on purchasing child tickets, our Audience Services staff is happy to assist you by phone at 312.827.5600.
(Please note: We ask that all children under 17 be accompanied by an adult. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate babes in arms or lap-sitting. Child tickets are subject to availability and not retroactive to previous purchases.)
Planning a group outing to lyric made easy
Groups
Starting at $33
Bring a group of 10 or more and enjoy additional discounts on tickets, plus flexible payment options, free group leader tickets, priority seating, support with pre-show or intermission networking opportunities and dedicated customer service.
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Student groups
Starting at $20
Unlock the ultimate student experience: accessible ticket pricing, flexibility with headcounts, dedicated customer service, and learning resources!
Have questions about your tickets? Need help building the perfect subscription package? Want to exchange from a Wednesday night to a Sunday matinee? Our Audience Services department is here to help you.
Header photo: Jaclyn Simpson
Other photos: Bob Kusel, Andrew Cioffi, Kyle Flubacker, Todd Rosenberg, Jacklyn Simpson