Laffont Competition - Northwest Region Auditions

There will be Tenors! There will be Sopranos! There will be thrilling high notes, velvet, smooth low notes, and every glorious voice type in between. And yes—there will be arias.  All the best moments from opera, delivered in one unforgettable performance.

Come hear tomorrow’s stars today. The Metropolitan Opera Eric and Dominique Laffont Competition returns to Benaroya Hall, showcasing the Northwest’s most exceptional young singers—artists who are already turning heads and may soon be stepping onto the stage at the Met.

The Laffont Competition is the Met’s premier program for identifying and supporting the next generation of operatic talent. Singers compete for significant cash awards and the chance to advance to the national rounds in New York City, where they stand shoulder to shoulder with the top emerging voices in the country.

If you love opera—or if you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to witness a rising star at the exact moment their career ignites—this is your chance. Come experience the excitement of iconic arias performed by extraordinary young talent!