Operas in Los Angeles

Classical opera, touring productions, renowned performers, and live performances in Los Angeles.

Updated: August 8, 2026

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Los Angeles hosts 31 upcoming opera performances, including classical opera, touring productions, and renowned performers, with tickets starting from $39 and averaging $357, across venues throughout Los Angeles, CA. Next up: October 17, 2026 at Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Schedules updated as of August 8, 2026.

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Opera Schedule 2026–2027

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Oct
17
2026
6:00 PM
Sat
OPERA
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $108Avg. price ~ $357Tickets Available: 76
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Oct
17
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
OPERA
Weekend Event
Huw Montague Rendall
Huw Montague Rendall
Broad Stage At Santa Monica
Broad Stage At Santa Monica
90401, 1310 11th Street Santa Monica, CA90401, 1310 11th Street Santa Monica, CA, US
From $72Avg. price ~ $119Tickets Available: 70
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Oct
25
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $116Avg. price ~ $55918 tickets remaining!
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Oct
29
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
OPERA
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $88Avg. price ~ $341Tickets Available: 41
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Nov
01
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $112Avg. price ~ $373Tickets Available: 95
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Nov
04
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
OPERA
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $304Tickets Available: 40
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Nov
07
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
OPERA
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Los Angeles Opera: Carmen
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $340Tickets Available: 47
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Nov
21
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $41Avg. price ~ $314Tickets Available: 75
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Nov
29
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $42Avg. price ~ $288Tickets Available: 69
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Dec
02
2026
7:30 PM
Wed
OPERA
Best Value
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $39Avg. price ~ $275Tickets Available: 102
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Dec
05
2026
7:30 PM
Sat
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $41Avg. price ~ $242Tickets Available: 125
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Dec
10
2026
7:30 PM
Thu
OPERA
Best Value
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $37Avg. price ~ $268Tickets Available: 102
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Dec
13
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Los Angeles Opera: Candide
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $43Avg. price ~ $317Tickets Available: 78
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Feb
27
2027
7:30 PM
Sat
OPERA
High Demand
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $86Avg. price ~ $487Tickets Available: 76
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Mar
07
2027
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $95Avg. price ~ $418Tickets Available: 72
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Mar
10
2027
7:30 PM
Wed
OPERA
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $145Avg. price ~ $428Tickets Available: 66
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Mar
13
2027
7:30 PM
Sat
OPERA
High Demand
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $95Avg. price ~ $503Tickets Available: 72
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Mar
18
2027
7:30 PM
Thu
OPERA
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $145Avg. price ~ $415Tickets Available: 52
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Mar
21
2027
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Los Angeles Opera: Nabucco
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $95Avg. price ~ $414Tickets Available: 54
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Apr
17
2027
7:30 PM
Sat
OPERA
High Demand
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $145Avg. price ~ $495Tickets Available: 69
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Apr
24
2027
7:30 PM
Sat
OPERA
High Demand
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $95Avg. price ~ $496Tickets Available: 68
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Apr
29
2027
7:30 PM
Thu
OPERA
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $145Avg. price ~ $429Tickets Available: 66
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May
02
2027
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
High Demand
Weekend Event
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $95Avg. price ~ $496Tickets Available: 69
View Tickets

May
05
2027
7:30 PM
Wed
OPERA
High Demand
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Los Angeles Opera: Turandot
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion • 3197 seats
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA90012, 135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, US
From $145Avg. price ~ $508Tickets Available: 70
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Popular Opera Productions

Classical and contemporary opera favorites

Opera Type	Description & Examples
🎼 Classical Opera	Traditional productions including Carmen, La Traviata, Tosca, and The Magic Flute.
🌎 Touring Productions	National and international opera companies performing special engagements.
✨ Contemporary Opera	Modern productions featuring contemporary compositions and interpretations.
🎭 Concert Opera	Semi-staged and concert-style opera performances.
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Opera	Accessible productions designed for audiences of all ages.
⭐ Special Events	Galas, anniversary productions, and special opera showcases.

Opera Venues

Theaters, opera houses, and performing arts centers in Los Angeles and nearby areas.

Broad Stage At Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA

Opera Venue

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Event: Oct 17, 2026

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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Los Angeles, CA

Arena

Upcoming Performances: 30

Next Event: Oct 17, 2026

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About Opera in Los Angeles

Classical and contemporary opera performances

Opera schedules may include classical productions, contemporary works, touring companies, concert performances, seasonal events, and special presentations throughout the year. Planning your first opera visit? Explore the Los Angeles Opera Visitor Guide for helpful information about tickets, seating, dress code, parking, accessibility, etiquette, and visitor tips before the performance.

Opera FAQ

Answers to common opera questions

What opera performances are available in Los Angeles?

Opera schedules may include classical productions, contemporary works, touring companies, concert performances, and special events.

How often is the opera schedule updated?

Performance schedules are updated regularly as new productions, venues, dates, and ticket information become available.

Which opera productions are most popular?

Popular productions often include Carmen, La Traviata, The Magic Flute, Tosca, Madama Butterfly, and La Bohème.

Are opera performances suitable for first-time attendees?

Yes. Many productions provide subtitles, program guides, and accessible introductions for new audiences.

Can I compare tickets for opera performances?

Yes. Listings may include seating options, premium tickets, VIP experiences, and ticket availability.

Which venues host opera performances?

Opera performances are commonly held at opera houses, theaters, and performing arts centers.

Are touring opera companies included?

Yes. Schedules may include local organizations, national tours, and internationally recognized opera companies.

Are performances available outside Los Angeles?

Yes. Listings may include nearby suburbs, regional venues, and cultural destinations within driving distance.

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