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!
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. Though there are still many unknowns around the fall season, we are committed to communicating to you with transparency about our plans for the fall.
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.
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:
Choose 3 or more shows and dates
Choose the seating area you’d like for each performance. Mix and match as you wish!
Attend and enjoy!
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:
Our very best discounts
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)
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™.
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:
Our very best discounts
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)
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™.
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 2021/22 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
Please note: The status of pre-opera talks will be decided based on health and safety policies for the fall, and will be updated in Summer 2021. Pre-opera talks will continue to be free for all subscribers when they resume.
Lyric returns to live performances with a landmark 2021/22 Season. Maestro Enrique Mazzola begins his first season as music director with a thrilling lineup of operas, from fresh takes on beloved classics to brilliant works you’ve never seen before. Audiences will be greeted by a freshly renovated opera house with improved accessibility, brand-new seats, better sight-lines, and increased comfort. Lyric is bringing the music back, and we can't wait for you to join us.
Lyric Opera of Chicago thanks its Official Airline, American Airlines.
Lyric Opera of Chicago is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Production photos: Lynn Lane/Houston Grand Opera, Eric Woolsey/Opera Theatre Saint Louis, Cory Weaver/Los Angeles Opera
Audience photos: Todd Rosenberg, Kyle Flubacker, Jaclyn Simpson, Dan Rest
