2022 | Il Corsaro | photo Elliot Mandel
2022 | Il Corsaro | photo Elliot Mandel
Celebrating operatic heritage
The Opera Festival of Chicago brings exceptional Italian opera to the city, cultivating curiosity, supporting artists, and celebrating Chicago’s operatic heritage.
2026 Festival Season
JUN-JUL
26-5
Festival Mainstage
June 26, July 1, 5, 2026
In the frozen garrets of Paris, we meet the dreamers: the poets, painters, philosophers, and musicians who sacrifice everything for their craft and for each other. It is a timeless story of youthful passion and the fragile beauty of a love that flickers brightly before the cold reality of the world intrudes.
JUN-JUL
28-3
Festival Mainstage
June 28, July 3, 2026
Based on the life of a real-life stage icon, this verismo jewel follows a legendary actress caught in a deadly web of jealousy and political intrigue. In a season defined by those who live for their art, Adriana’s story serves as the ultimate testament to the power of performance and where a single bouquet of violets can signify a final, tragic curtain call.
Workshop
March 10, 11, 12, 13, 2026
An intensive opera workshop in collaboration with the Opera Festival of Chicago and California State University Northridge.
Fundraiser
May 17, 2026
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, fine food, and celebration, featuring performances by artists from the Opera Festival of Chicago.
Young Artist Concert
June 7, 2026
This showcase shines a spotlight on the next generation of operatic talent.
Festival Artist Concert
June 13, 2026
A Voluptuous Velvety Voyage of Vivacious Vulnerability and Violent Vocal passions! It's Verismo at its most Vibrant!
Chicago is a vital cultural epicenter for developing artists, and the Opera Festival of Chicago is proud to help young talent refine their craft and step confidently onto the professional stage
2024 | The Medium
2024 | The Medium
2024 | Manon Lescaut | photo A. Deran
2024 | Manon Lescaut | photo A. Deran
2023 | Assassinio nella Cattedrale | photo A. Deran
2023 | Assassinio nella Cattedrale | photo A. Deran
