OperaFest LA will return in April and May 2026, continuing the collaborative celebration of opera across Los Angeles. First launched in 2024 alongside the OPERA America Conference and World Opera Forum, the festival spotlights the city’s rich and diverse opera landscape. OperaFest LA brings together leading companies including Beth Morrison Projects, LA Opera, Long Beach Opera, Overtone Industries, Roy and Edna Disney CalArts Theater, Synchromy, The Industry, The Wallis, and USC Thornton School of Music. This landmark collaboration is unprecedented, and collectively these organizations are uniquely positioned to shape the future of opera in Los Angeles, showcasing the incredible breadth of operatic voices and visions that define the city’s artistic identity.
Who We Are:
Beth Morrison Projects
Artistic Commitee

Christopher Koelsch

Beth Morrison
- Anuj Bhutani
- Katy Dammers
- Damien Elwood
- Tim Griffin
- Rupert Hemmings
- O-Lan Jones
- Brent McMunn'
- Michelle Magaldi
- Dawn Robinson-Patrick
- Lisa M. Sylvester
Marketing Commitee

Kat Altman
- Diane Bergman
- Hannah Burnett
- Liz Eldridge
- Pauline Hwa
- Marlene Meraz
- Beth Morrison
- Jennette Mullaney
- Victoria Rey
Party Committee

Katy Dammers
- Noel Holloway
- Elliot Menard
- Beth Morrison
Associate Producer &
Festival Administrator


