Chicago Fringe Opera Tickets

Chicago Fringe Opera (CFO) is a Chicago-based company dedicated to innovative vocal works that blend contemporary styles with community engagement. Since its founding in 2014, CFO has grown into a dynamic hub for multi-arts operatic pieces, bold collaborations, and genre-blending performances. Under the leadership of Executive Director Caitlin McKechney, Music Director/Creative Director Catherine O'Shaughnessy, and Producing Artistic Director George Cederquist, CFO champions new and experimental operas while keeping audiences at the heart of the experience.

Beyond traditional staging, CFO highlights collaboration across disciplines—hip-hop, dance, live DJ elements, and cutting-edge multimedia—to create immersive performances that resonate with Chicago’s diverse communities. Notable works include Woyzeck (Chicago premiere) and The Rosina Project, a hip-hopera remix of The Barber of Seville, showcasing CFO’s signature blend of classical roots and contemporary voice.

For future engagements, CFO continues to tour across Chicago venues and participate in prominent festival lineups, including Pivot Arts and Night Out in the Parks, while developing ongoing multi-arts operatic pieces. Follow CFO for updates on new projects, tours, and community programs.

Social updates and video highlights from Chicago Fringe Opera can be found on their official social channels. Engage with performances, behind-the-scenes content, and previews of upcoming shows as CFO brings innovative vocal works to venues around Chicago and beyond. Secure your seats early for tours and events like Operapalooza and engagements at Kehrein Center for the Performing Arts and the Chicago Cultural Center.

• Upcoming tour highlights include: Operapalooza (May 10, 2025, The Color Club, Chicago) and performances at Ear Taxi Festival (October 17, 2025, Kehrein Center for the Performing Arts) and the Chicago Cultural Center Dance Studio (November 8–9, 2025).
• Representative productions: Woyzeck (Chicago premiere), The Rosina Project, and related multi-arts operatic pieces.
• Past collaborations: Pivot Arts, Night Out in the Parks, and ongoing company engagements in downtown and neighborhood venues.

Discover more by visiting CFO’s official channels linked below.