Founded in 1987, the Lyric Opera Circle is a group of individuals whose purpose is to support Lyric Opera of Kansas City through advocacy in our community and by hosting the annual Lyric Opera Ball, while also developing additional opportunities to enhance the visibility and support of Lyric Opera and its mission. Throughout its history, this organization has raised over $18 million to help underwrite world-class Lyric Opera productions.
2026–2027 Circle Member Events
October 7, 2026
Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
Executive Board Meeting: 9:00 am
Social: 10:00 am
General Meeting: 10:30 am
November 4, 2026
Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
Executive Board Meeting: 9:00 am
Social: 10:00 am
General Meeting: 10:30 am
February 3, 2027
Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
Executive Board Meeting: 9:00 am
Social: 10:00 am
General Meeting: 10:30 am
March 3, 2027
Carriage Club, 5301 State Line Road, Kansas City, MO 64112
Executive Board Meeting: 9:00 am
Social: 10:00 am
General Meeting: 10:30 am
Fall Luncheon
September 2, 2026 | 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Lidia's Kansas City, 101 W 22nd Street, Kansas City, MO 64108
Holiday Luncheon
December 2, 2026 | 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Pierpont's at Union Station, 30 W Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108
Spring Luncheon
May 5, 2027 | 11:00 am–1:30 pm
Blue Hills Country Club, 777 W Burning Tree Drive, Kansas City, MO 64145
Information about 2026–2027 programming coming soon.
Uncork & Unwind
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
Home of Peggy Beal, 2516 West 118th Street, Leawood, KS 66211
Save the Date: 2027 Lyric Opera Ball
Saturday, April 10, 2027
Muehlebach Hotel, 200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
More information coming soon.
Lyric Opera Circle In Action
