Operas in Washington DC

Classical opera, touring productions, renowned performers, and live performances in Washington DC.

Updated: September 30, 2026

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Washington DC hosts 21 upcoming opera performances, including classical opera, touring productions, and renowned performers, with tickets starting from $64 and averaging $325, across venues throughout Washington DC, DC. Next up: November 7, 2026 at DAR Constitution Hall. Schedules updated as of September 30, 2026.

Upcoming Performances

Nov 7

Next Performance

$64

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$325

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Opera Schedule 2026–2027

Browse upcoming opera performances by date, venue, production, performer, or location.

Nov
07
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
OPERA
Weekend Event
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $79Avg. price ~ $325Tickets Available: 491
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Nov
13
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
OPERA
Best Value
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $64Avg. price ~ $309Tickets Available: 838
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Nov
14
2026
7:00 PM
Sat
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Washington National Opera: Nixon In China
Washington National Opera: Nixon In China
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $65Avg. price ~ $331Tickets Available: 665
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Nov
15
2026
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $64Avg. price ~ $304Tickets Available: 693
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Nov
18
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
OPERA
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $80Avg. price ~ $293Tickets Available: 853
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Nov
19
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
OPERA
Best Value
High Demand
Washington National Opera: Nixon In China
Washington National Opera: Nixon In China
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $65Avg. price ~ $241Tickets Available: 779
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Nov
20
2026
7:00 PM
Fri
OPERA
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $80Avg. price ~ $382Tickets Available: 825
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Nov
21
2026
2:00 PM
Sat
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Washington National Opera: Nixon In China
Washington National Opera: Nixon In China
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $65Avg. price ~ $301Tickets Available: 843
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Nov
22
2026
4:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Washington National Opera: We the People
Washington National Opera: We the People
DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats
DAR Constitution Hall
20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC20006, 1776 D Street NW Washington, DC, US
From $64Avg. price ~ $276Tickets Available: 917
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Feb
07
2027
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Weekend Event
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition
The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
22182, 1645 Trap Road Vienna, VA22182, 1645 Trap Road Vienna, VA, US
From $89Avg. price ~ $115Tickets Available: 45
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Feb
26
2027
8:00 PM
Fri
OPERA
Best Value
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 14
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Feb
28
2027
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 14
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Mar
05
2027
8:00 PM
Fri
OPERA
Best Value
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 16
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Mar
06
2027
8:00 PM
Sat
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 16
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Mar
07
2027
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 18
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Jun
11
2027
8:00 PM
Fri
OPERA
Best Value
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 16
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Jun
12
2027
8:00 PM
Sat
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 20
View Tickets

Jun
13
2027
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 14
View Tickets

Jun
18
2027
8:00 PM
Fri
OPERA
Best Value
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 14
View Tickets

Jun
19
2027
8:00 PM
Sat
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 16
View Tickets

Jun
20
2027
2:00 PM
Sun
OPERA
Best Value
Weekend Event
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre
20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD20851, 603 Edmonston Dr Rockville, MD, US
From $67Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Remaining: 18
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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 Washington DC and nearby areas.

DAR Constitution Hall

Washington, DC

Opera Venue

Upcoming Performances: 9

Next Event: Nov 07, 2026

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F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre

Rockville, MD

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 11

Next Event: Feb 26, 2027

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The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts

Vienna, VA

Theatre

Upcoming Performances: 1

Next Event: Feb 07, 2027

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About Opera in Washington DC

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 Washington DC 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 Washington DC?

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 Washington DC?

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

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