Founded in 1987, 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. Throughout its history, this philanthropic event has raised over $18 million to help underwrite world-class Lyric Opera productions. Lyric Opera Circle membership is by invitation only.
Members of the Lyric Opera Circle at the 2025 Spring Circle Luncheon
Photo credit: Kenny Johnson for The Independent
2026 Lyric Opera Ball
Save the date! The 2026 Lyric Opera Circle Ball will be held on April 11, 2026, at the Kansas City Marriot Downtown. Tickets will go on sale this fall.
GALLERY: Classically Opera—A Black and White Ball
Moments from the 2025 Lyric Opera Ball. Photography by David Riffel Photography.
