Opera Festival of Chicago

About Us

The Opera Festival of Chicago is dedicated to presenting world-class productions of Italian opera favorites and rarely performed Italian opera masterworks while cultivating a vibrant and accessible operatic culture in the Chicago area. By celebrating Italy’s rich artistic heritage and nurturing the next generation of performers, the Festival aspires to become America’s leading hub for Italian opera, bringing exceptional artistry, cultural depth, and homegrown talent to the forefront of the city’s cultural landscape.