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Community Seats
This is your opera house, and we're making sure every member of our Los Angeles community finds a seat. Read on to learn about free and discounted ticket options for community organizations and students.
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Opera Connects Us Through Stories and Music

LA Opera Connects has designed dozens of unique opportunities for you to dig into the history and artistry of opera, experience a moving live performance, and even feel the magic on stage alongside professional musicians. Explore the many programs and partnerships through which we engage over 140,000 Angelenos each year. 

We hope you will join us at your opera house or a location near you for music, activities, and more for all ages.

To get in touch with questions, connect with us at Connects@LAOpera.org or call us at 213.972.3157.

For More Ways to Engage 
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Please click here to see a full list of generous donors who make LA Opera Connects education and community programs possible.

Opera is bigger than just our stage, and that's why we're excited to bring it directly to you.

Exploring Opera: A Learning Series

Formerly known as Opera for Educators, these live digital workshops are now free and open to all. Sign up now for a deeper look at each opera in our mainstage season and special topics, guided by prominent artists and scholars. (LAUSD Salary Points available for participating teachers.)

Creative Care: An Opera for Life and Wellness Program

Take a mid-day pause to recharge your mind, body, and spirit. This free Zoom series invites everyone to experience the healing power of the arts. Rooted in LA Opera’s upcoming shows and special topics, each gathering incorporates mindfulness, creative expression, learning, and self-reflection.

Community Circle

For every LA Opera production at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Community Circle makes hundreds of tickets available for nonprofits, community groups, veterans organizations, senior centers, schools, and colleges.

Go Behind the Curtain with LA Opera Podcasts

Dive deep into the creative process with the artists, artisans, and scholars who bring opera to life. Get ready to decode the drama, dissect the music, and hear the heart behind the high notes. Listen wherever you stream podcasts, available in English and Spanish.