The Early Opera Cabaret

A cabaret-style benefit and concert of season highlights

Thursday, April 30, 2026 | The Arts Club of Chicago

An intimate evening of cocktails, dinner, and music at the Arts Club of Chicago, offering tantalizing highlights of our 2026 performances with stars of the season and members of the Haymarket Opera Orchestra.

The Early Opera Cabaret

2026 season highlights & benefit concert

Thursday, April 30, 2026
5:30–8:30pm

The Arts Club of Chicago
201 East Ontario Street, Chicago IL 60611
Complimentary valet parking available

Ticket Information

Tickets: $250
$150 of every ticket is a tax-deductible donation
Dress: Party attire or equivalent

Purchase tickets online through Haymarket Opera Company
Tickets can be purchased online using the link above. If you need ticketing assistance, please contact us by email at info@haymarketopera.org.

Event valet parking
Complimentary valet parking available with dropoff at:
201 East Ontario Street, Chicago IL 60611

About the cabaret

Party with Picasso, mix and mingle with Monteverdi, and toast Haymarket alongside your friends! Our spirited cabaret evening—a favorite event for many Chicago music lovers—features enticing highlights of upcoming Haymarket productions and a delectable dinner buffet, all within the refined setting of the Arts Club of Chicago. The evening sparkles with arias and ensembles sung by our 2026 stars, offering a taste of our season of Vinci, Hasse, Charpentier, and Monteverdi. Join us for a night of lively company and brilliant music!

Support Haymarket’s 2026 season

Can't attend the Early Opera Cabaret Gala Fundraiser this year? You can still help make our gala a smashing success with a tax-deductible donation.