Concerts & Special Events
Backstage Tours
Lyric Opera of Chicago invites you to experience the Civic Opera House beyond the footlights with backstage tours!Opera Insider Series
For each opera of Lyric’s season, music historian and opera expert David Buch hosts a session illuminating the work’s creation, its composer, its musical and dramatic highlights, and its particular magic. Season Preview Concert
The evening will feature both a musical preview of the upcoming 62nd season performed by members of The Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center, and a season overview by Roger Pines, Lyric’s dramaturg.Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Concert at 6:30 pm
Lyric from the Inside
To celebrate the start of our new season, Lyric invites you to explore the inner workings of our world-renowned opera company with behind-the-scenes access, an array of demos and hands-on activities, and a short performance of live opera music. Opening Night and Opera Ball
Join us for an unforgettable night of magnificent opera, dining, and dancing! Longer! Louder! Wagner! The Second City Wagner Companion
Lyric Opera and The Second City join forces once again to celebrate everyone’s favorite four-day, fifteen-hour opera. Halloween Masquerade
Join us for the Lyric Young Professionals' Halloween Masquerade — the operatic, sophisticated new Halloween experience for Chicago young professionals who want to party with a purpose. 
An Afternoon of Chamber Music
Members of the renowned Lyric Opera Orchestra will perform intimate works inspired by Lyric’s 2016/17 mainstage season. Lido
Lido
Friday, Nov. 18, 2016 at 7pm
General Admission
All Ages
Grand Rice Foyer
Civic Opera House
Straight No Chaser
Straight No Chaser
I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…WORLD TOUR
in celebration of the group’s 20th Anniversary
Saturday, December 17, 2016
3:00 & 8:00pmI’LL HAVE ANOTHER…WORLD TOUR
in celebration of the group’s 20th Anniversary
Chicago Voices Gala Concert
A unique, eclectic performance that is sure to be one of the highlights of Chicago's cultural season. Join us and celebrate the glory of the human voice in its many sounds and styles. Celebrating Plácido
Plácido Domingo is a legend unlike any other opera star, and Lyric Opera is celebrating his unparalleled talents with two performances showcasing his acclaimed artistry. Charlie Parker's Yardbird
In that empty twilight between life and death, tortured jazzman Charlie Parker composes his final masterpiece, revisiting the inspirations, demons, and women who fueled his creative genius. Performed at the Harris Theater. Itzhak Perlman
This reigning virtuoso of the violin in his only Chicago appearance of the 2016/17 Season. Accompanied by pianist Rohan De Silva. Lawrence Brownlee & Eric Owens in Recital
Two of the most dynamic artists of our day come come together for a single performance at Lyric Opera displaying their consummate artistry, and exciting range of repertoire.