Operas in Washington DC

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

  • Updated: November 9, 2026
  • 3 Venues

Washington DC, DC, offers a variety of opera performances, from classic masterpieces and contemporary productions to touring opera companies and special engagements. Find upcoming opera shows, performance dates, venues, seating options, and tickets throughout the area.

  • 20 Upcoming Performances
  • Nov 13 Next Performance
  • $38 Lowest Price
  • $79 Average Price
  • Next Performance Starts in:
  • Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly
  • Nov 13 · 7:00 PM · DAR Constitution Hall
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Opera Schedule 2026–2027

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Upcoming Opera Performance: 20
  • Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — OPERA, Pay Later Available: Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly at DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. From $136, Avg. price ~ $258, Tickets Available: 534. View Tickets
  • Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — OPERA, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Washington National Opera: Nixon In China at DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. From $109, Avg. price ~ $292, Tickets Available: 501. View Tickets
  • Nov 15, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — OPERA, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly at DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. From $136, Avg. price ~ $291, Tickets Available: 572. View Tickets
  • Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — OPERA, Pay Later Available: Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly at DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. From $138, Avg. price ~ $290, Tickets Available: 605. View Tickets
  • Nov 19, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — OPERA, High Demand: Washington National Opera: Nixon In China at DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. From $64, Avg. price ~ $250, Tickets Available: 490. View Tickets
  • Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — OPERA, High Demand: Washington National Opera: Madama Butterfly at DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. From $64, Avg. price ~ $263, Tickets Available: 546. View Tickets
  • Nov 21, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — OPERA, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Washington National Opera: Nixon In China at DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. From $137, Avg. price ~ $284, Tickets Available: 435. View Tickets
  • Nov 22, 2026, 4:00 PM Sun — OPERA, Best Value, Weekend Event: Washington National Opera: We the People at DAR Constitution Hall • 7,300 seats, 1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. From $38, Avg. price ~ $76, Tickets Available: 183. View Tickets
  • Feb 07, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — OPERA, Weekend Event: The Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition at The Barns At Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, 1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182. From $90, Avg. price ~ $109, Tickets Available: 61. View Tickets
  • Feb 26, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — OPERA: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 14. View Tickets
  • Feb 28, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — OPERA, Weekend Event: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 14. View Tickets
  • Mar 05, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — OPERA: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets
  • Mar 06, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — OPERA, Weekend Event: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets
  • Mar 07, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — OPERA, Weekend Event: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Merry Widow at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 18. View Tickets
  • Jun 11, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — OPERA: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets
  • Jun 12, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — OPERA, Weekend Event: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 20. View Tickets
  • Jun 13, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — OPERA, Weekend Event: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 14. View Tickets
  • Jun 18, 2027, 8:00 PM Fri — OPERA: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 14. View Tickets
  • Jun 19, 2027, 8:00 PM Sat — OPERA, Weekend Event: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 16. View Tickets
  • Jun 20, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — OPERA, Weekend Event: Victorian Lyric Opera Company: The Pirates of Penzance at F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre, 603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851. From $67, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Remaining: 18. View Tickets

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: 8
Next Event: Nov 13, 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.

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Mamma Mia!
Mamma Mia!
MUSICAL / PLAY
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Performances: 232
Next Performances: Nov 10, 2026 7:30 PM
American Ballet Theatre
American Ballet Theatre
BALLET
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Upcoming Performances: 42
Next Performances: Nov 10, 2026 8:00 PM
A Drunk Christmas Carol
A Drunk Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
1100 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20005
Upcoming Performances: 487
Next Performances: Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
National Symphony Orchestra
National Symphony Orchestra
CLASSICAL
730 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC 20052
Upcoming Performances: 25
Next Performances: Nov 12, 2026 7:00 PM
All the World's a Stage
All the World's a Stage
MUSICAL / PLAY
3806 South Four Mile Run, Arlington, VA 22206
Upcoming Performances: 45
Next Performances: Nov 12, 2026 8:00 PM
Madama Butterfly
Madama Butterfly
OPERA
1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Upcoming Performances: 5
Next Performances: Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Caroline, Or Change
Caroline, Or Change
MUSICAL / PLAY
603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Performances: Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Great Falls Philharmonic
Great Falls Philharmonic
CLASSICAL
7750 Capital One Tower Rd., Tysons Corner, VA 22102
Upcoming Performances: 2
Next Performances: Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Nixon In China
Nixon In China
OPERA
1776 D Street NW, Washington, DC 20006
Upcoming Performances: 3
Next Performances: Nov 14, 2026 7:00 PM
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
CLASSICAL
5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda, MD 20852
Upcoming Performances: 85
Next Performances: Nov 15, 2026 3:00 PM
Love Actually in Concert
Love Actually in Concert
CLASSICAL
513 13th Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Performances: 33
Next Performances: Nov 16, 2026 7:30 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
The Hip Hop Nutcracker
BALLET
1321 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Performances: 31
Next Performances: Nov 17, 2026 7:30 PM
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
Swan Lake - Symphony of Lights
BALLET
603 Edmonston Dr, Rockville, MD 20851
Upcoming Performances: 26
Next Performances: Nov 18, 2026 7:00 PM
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
MUSICAL / PLAY
511 10th Street, Washington, DC 20004
Upcoming Performances: 1,817
Next Performances: Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
The Joni Mitchell Songbook
The Joni Mitchell Songbook
CLASSICAL
1645 Trap Road, Vienna, VA 22182
Upcoming Performances: 1
Next Performances: Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
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