Opera Lafayette

Opera Lafayette www.operalafayette.org

The Nation’s Period Opera Company

Opera Lafayette, established in 1995 in Washington DC, rediscovers early music masterpieces and reawakens lost operas for diverse, multi-generational audiences.

Thank you for an amazing conference week and special thanks to for hosting! Our team had a great week of networking, s...
05/15/2026

Thank you for an amazing conference week and special thanks to for hosting! Our team had a great week of networking, seeing shows, and discussing the future of opera with colleagues and friends.

What a beautiful opening night in Washington, DC at the historic Sixth & I synagogue! New York City, you still have a ch...
05/02/2026

What a beautiful opening night in Washington, DC at the historic Sixth & I synagogue! New York City, you still have a chance to catch New Woman feat. Lauren Snouffer tomorrow night at Kaufman Music Center’s Merkin Hall! Tickets at the link in bio.

04/30/2026

🎶 New Woman opens TONIGHT! Limited tickets are available to tonight’s performance at Sixth & I in DC and Saturday’s performance in New York City at Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center! Get yours now at the link in bio 🎶

Rehearsing music by Marianna Martines, Maria Antonia Walpurgis, Gluck, and J. C. Bach for “New Woman” — Thu, April 30 at...
04/28/2026

Rehearsing music by Marianna Martines, Maria Antonia Walpurgis, Gluck, and J. C. Bach for “New Woman” — Thu, April 30 at Sixth & I in DC, and Sat, May 2 at Merkin Hall in NYC. Catch an interview with Artistic Director Patrick Quigley on WETA’s VivaLaVoce today at 7:13 PM!

Tickets for DC and NYC via the link in our bio.

04/27/2026

New Woman feat. GRAMMY-nominated soprano Lauren Snouffer! April 30 in DC and May 2 in NYC. Link for tickets in bio

Join us tomorrow, April 15, at 7:00pm for a virtual discussion with Patrick Quigley and American Couturier Ralph Rucci, ...
04/14/2026

Join us tomorrow, April 15, at 7:00pm for a virtual discussion with Patrick Quigley and American Couturier Ralph Rucci, our stylist for Lauren Snouffer in New Woman, about the music, history, and fashion behind our upcoming performance. Registration is free! Secure your spot: https://oplaf.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/ #/instances/a0FUu000008phXlMAI

Another performance in the books! Queen of Hearts was absolutely fabulous thanks to the wonderful , , James Reese, and O...
02/19/2026

Another performance in the books! Queen of Hearts was absolutely fabulous thanks to the wonderful , , James Reese, and Opera Lafayette Orchestra members. Bravo tutti! Photo credit:

02/12/2026

Sommelier Sarah Thompson from .co and hand selected the premium wines for tonight’s performance of Queen of Hearts in DC! If you are coming to tonight’s performance, join us at 6:30pm to hear her discuss how she paired these wines with the music.

02/12/2026

DC is sold out! NYC - Valentine's Day plans made.

02/07/2026

Need NYC Valentine’s Day plans? Join us for a hands-on cocktail demonstration with mixologist Alex Dominguez ahead of the Queen of Hearts performance at the Georgia Room on Feb 14. Each participant will enjoy three mini versions of our signature cocktails and one full size version of your favorite, as well as a recipe card to take home. On sale now—details at the link in bio! These cocktails and more available during the Queen of Hearts concert.

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921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Washington D.C., DC
20003

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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