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.

Connects On the Road

We love meeting you out in the community. Where is Connects headed next?

  • SATURDAY 4/26/25
    LA Times Festival of Books — Join Connects and Classical KUSC at the LA Times Festival of Books. The whole family can enjoy an interactive performance of arias and popular songs at 1:30pm. Plus, win prizes for answering classical music trivia, get hands on with the string instrument petting zoo, and even craft your own harp or opera helmet.
  • FRIDAY 5/2/25
    LA County Fair: Art Unleashed — This year, the LA County Fair is all about creativity, from music and dance to culinary arts and beyond. Visit our booth for crafts, activities, and information about the many resources available to you through Connects.
  • SATURDAY 5/3/25
    LAUSD Arts Fest — Connects is heading across the street to Gloria Molina Grand Park for LAUSD ARTS Fest, with opera-themed crafts and games. Celebrate student artists through performances, exhibits, and interactive activities in dance, music, theatre, and more.
  • SATURDAY 5/17/25
    LA County Fair: Art Unleashed — This year, the LA County Fair is all about creativity, from music and dance to culinary arts and beyond. Join us for crafts, activities, and a live performance.

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. Check back next Spring for next year's date and locations.