Lyric Opera subscriptions
Make Lyric a part of your life
The excitement of attending world-class performances can be yours all season long, and Lyric is here to help you create the perfect package experience.
There are so many ways to attend — whether it’s after a work day, on the weekend, or in the afternoon, we have seats that match every schedule and budget!
Ways to subscribe
Join the Lyric family and get special benefits along with the best prices of the season, including priority access, event invitations, and more.
Lyric performances touch our lives, tell unforgettable stories, and provide truly unique experiences. Be part of the excitement of live art unfolding. Subscribe today.
Create Your Own Series (CYO)
As the title says, you'll be able to choose any title, any date, and any seat in the house and put together your own dream package of three or more performances — and still save up to 25% off purchasing individual shows.
Putting together a custom CYO package is easy:
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Choose 4 or more shows and dates
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Choose the seating area you’d like for each performance. Mix and match as you wish!
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Attend and enjoy!
Fixed-date series
Our fixed-date packages offer the greatest savings! Choose from 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 of your performances.
These fixed-date series offer:
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Our very best discounts
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Fee-free exchanges completed up to five days before your performance date
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The option to trade one opera in your series for an opera that is not (fees apply)
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Priority seating — our fixed-date subscribers have access to the best seats in the house, and priority renewal
Worried about date conflicts?
No problem, subscribers have free exchanges as long as they are completed five days before your performance date. For those with fewer than 6 operas in your series, you may also trade one show that is in your series for one that is not through TRADEONE™.
Fixed-date series
Our fixed-date packages offer the greatest savings! Choose from 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 of your performances.
These fixed-date series offer:
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Our very best discounts
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Fee-free exchanges completed up to five days before your performance date
-
The option to trade one opera in your series for an opera that is not (fees apply)
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Priority seating — our fixed-date subscribers have access to the best seats in the house, and priority renewal
Worried about date conflicts?
No problem, subscribers have free exchanges as long as they are completed five days before your performance date. For those with fewer than 6 operas in your series, you may also trade one show that is in your series for one that is not through TRADEONE™.
Explore the season
With two newly-commissioned world premieres, three premieres of works never before seen on Lyric's stage, and a host of classic favorites returning, plus a star-studded lineup of acclaimed artists delivering inspiring performances, Lyric's 2022/23 Season will move you and remind you that there's nothing like experiencing a live performance! We invite you to explore the season and the many ways to make Lyric a part of your life.
Benefits & beyond
First in line
All subscribers get priority renewal, the best seats before tickets go on sale to the general public, and early access to special events.
Special prices
Subscribers save 10% on any additional opera and musical tickets and receive periodic special offers throughout the season.
No exchange fees
Exchanges are free for subscribers up to five days before a performance. Fees apply to upgrades in seating section or date. Value Series subscribers may only exchange within the first three dates (excluding Sundays) of any 2022/23 opera production, otherwise upgrade fees will apply.
TRADEONE™
Subscribers to fixed 3-, 4-, or 5-opera series may trade one opera in their lineup for one that is not. Fees apply.
Easy Payment Plans
Just 25% down secures your series with no additional processing or handling fees. Call us for a custom payment plan that works for you!
Discounted parking
Lyric subscribers enjoy a special low rate of $12 when purchased in advance at Poetry Garage. Offer valid weeknights from 3pm-3am and up to 12 hours on weekends. Not valid for weekday matinees.
Free pre-opera talks
Enjoy free talks before every opera performance. Join us in the Ardis Krainik Theatre one hour before your opera performance begins for a free, 30-minute preview talk discussing that day's
Your safety is our priority
Your safety is our priority
Lyric is fully committed to the health and safety of our entire family — our audiences, artists, technicians, administrative staff, and all of the communities we serve throughout each season. We are committed to continually communicating with you, with full transparency, as our health and safety policies continue to evolve.
Upcoming performances
Upcoming performances
Lyric Opera's Season is presented by
Lyric Opera of Chicago thanks its Official Airline, American Airlines, and acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency
Production photos: Lynn Lane/Houston Grand Opera, Dan Rest/Lyric Opera of Chicago, Iko Freese/Komische Oper Berlin
Audience photos: Todd Rosenberg, Kyle Flubacker, Jaclyn Simpson, Dan Rest
Other photos: Darris Lee Harris