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Performances  & events for all ages

Experience opera in a new way.

Live broadcasts under the stars, family-friendly events, interactive opera for children and babies, and informative lectures to give you a deeper understanding of the music, plot, and history of the art form.

Free Opera Simulcasts: Live from the LA Opera stage to a screen near you.

Thanks entirely to the generous support of LA County Supervisors, LA Opera livestreams a high-definition broadcast of world-class performances right from our stage at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion to two locations around Los Angeles County. Click through to  learn how you can join us at the Santa Monica Pier or Altadena's Loma Alta Park for a live simulcast performance of West Side Story on Saturday, September 27, 2025.

Learning and Family Events

Saturday Mornings at the Opera
Saturday Mornings at the Opera

Before a 50-minute interactive opera performance, join us in the lobby for arts and music activities designed to bring your child into a world of creativity (and we think they'll have a blast, too).

Upcoming Community Events

  • September 30, 2:00pm - Connects recital at Altadena Senior Center
    Celebrate Senior Center Month at Altadena Senior Center in Loma Alta Park. Connects artists deliver a rousing recital for local seniors..
  • October 1, 12:45pm - Connects recital at LA General Medical Center
    Join us for a special performance at LA General Medical Center's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, featuring zarzuela selections and popular Spanish-language  tunes.
  • October 5, 4:30pm - Arts and Health Panel
    Attending the October 5 matinee of West Side Story? Meet us in Stern Grand Hall after the show for a panel conversation with key leaders at the intersection of arts and health—Renée Fleming, Special Projects Advisor, LA Opera; Kristin Sakoda, Director, LA County Department of Arts and Culture; Sarah Lyding,  Executive Director, The Music Man Foundation; Shavonda Webber-Christmas, Director of Community Benefits, L.A. Care Health Plan; and Gabriella Reyes, Artist, Maria in West Side Story.
Pottery business owners posing in their colorful booth at the Celebración de las Artes
Celebración de las Artes

Every year, we come together with our Los Angeles community to celebrate Latino artistry and culture, support small businesses, and enjoy a day of fun for all ages.

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Lectures and Discussions

Dive into opera with in-person lectures at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and  local venues in your community, or join us online from wherever you are.

BambinO
BambinO

Created for babies ages 6–18 months, BambinO tells a story about the joys of parenthood and watching your baby grow up and learn to soar on their own, with sensory props and an entrancing blend of musical styles.