Since its debut in 1987, the Annual Lyric Opera Ball, presented by the Lyric Opera Circle, has celebrated the vital role of Lyric Opera of Kansas City in our community’s cultural fabric. The Ball has become one of Kansas City’s premier social and philanthropic events. Each year, it brings together arts lovers and civic leaders in support of the company’s acclaimed productions, transformative education programs, and far-reaching community engagement initiatives.
2026 Lyric Opera Ball: A Modern Masquerade
Saturday, April 11, 2026
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
A Modern Masquerade, the 2026 Lyric Opera Ball, embraces the timeless mystique of the masquerade reimagined with a contemporary twist. This festive evening of music, mystery, and magnificence supports world-class productions, education, and engagement programs. Join us in honoring opera’s transformative power as a benefactor of this unforgettable celebration.
Individual Ball tickets will go on sale in spring 2026. Purchase now by becoming a benefactor.
Lyric Opera Ball Benefactors
Benefactor levels begin at $875. Lyric Opera Ball benefactors receive recognition in the Ball program, as well as an invitation to the Ball Benefactor Party. In addition to the benefits listed below, benefactors in levels of $1,750 or higher will receive special Lyric Opera annual donor benefits. Learn more about annual donor benefits by visiting this page.
2026 Benefactor Levels
- Premier ball table for ten (10)
- Ten (10) invitations to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program, and signage
- Name announced at Ball
- Lyric Opera donor benefits at the Richard J. Stern Society level*
- Premier ball table for ten (10)
- Ten (10) invitations to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program, and signage
- Name announced at Ball
- Lyric Opera donor benefits at the Richard J. Stern Society level*
- Premier ball table for ten (10)
- Eight (8) invitations to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program and signage
- Lyric Opera donor benefits at the Maestro’s Circle level*
- Premier ball table for ten (10)
- Six (6) invitations to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program and signage
- Lyric Opera donor benefits at the Bel Canto level*
- Preferred Ball table for ten (10)
- Four (4) invitations to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program, and signage
- Lyric Opera Donor benefits at the Impresario level*
- Preferred Ball table for ten (10)
- Two (2) invitations to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program, and signage
- Lyric Opera Donor benefits at the Lyric Opera Angel level*
- Four (4) ball tickets
- Two (2) invitations to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program, and signage
- Lyric Opera donor benefits at the Aria Society level*
- Two (2) ball tickets
- Two (2) invitations to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program, and signage
- Lyric Opera donor benefits at the Virtuoso level*
- One (1) ball ticket
- One (1) invitation to the benefactor party
- Name featured in ball invitation, program, and signage
Presented by the Lyric Opera Circle
The Lyric Opera Circle is a group of community women whose purpose is to support Lyric Opera of Kansas City through advocacy in our community and by hosting the annual Lyric Opera Ball.
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A Look Back: Classically Opera—A Black and White Ball
Moments from the spring 2025 Lyric Opera Ball. Photography by David Riffel Photography.
