About Your Hosts: The Idaho-Montana District Laffont Competition is hosted by Opera Idaho and The Egyptian Theatre.
About Boise: Boise is the capital and most populous city of Idaho, located in the southwestern part of the state. It is known for its outdoor recreation, vibrant arts scene, and a mix of small-town feel with metropolitan amenities. Key attractions include the Boise River Greenbelt, the Idaho State Capitol Building, and the Boise Art Museum. From recreational opportunities in our foothills to world-class arts and cultural experiences, to vibrant neighborhoods and a thriving downtown, Boise has something for everyone. Find out more about the “City of Trees” and things to do during your visit at these websites:
About the venue: The Egyptian Theatre is one of Boise, Idaho's most cherished historical landmarks. The venue offers a warm, lush and lovingly restored environment, with amazing attention to Egyptian architectural detailing. The acoustics in the room create a fantastic concert goer experience. The Egyptian has housed numerous top level national touring acts and theatre productions.
downtown single screen theatres.
Event Venue Address: 700 W. Main St. Boise, ID 83702
Getting to Boise: The Boise Airport, just four miles or ten minutes from the heart of downtown, offers nonstop service and numerous one-stop options for easy access across the country. For flight status and transportation information, visit iflyboise.com.
Accommodations and Getting Around: There are ten hotels and more than 100 restaurants that are within walking distance from downtown Boise and many more hotel and Airbnb options at all price points just outside the city center. Check back for news and updates on block or discounted rates for participants.
Boise airport has a variety of rental car options, and many airports offer airport shuttles. Boise offers a public transportation network of buses and downtown is outfitted with Lime scooters and e-bikes. Uber and Lyft are also readily available.
Public transportation maps, routes, and schedules: valleyregionaltransit.org
Learn More and Plan Activities:
visitboise.com/20-uniquely-boise-group-activities
The Met’s Laffont Competition—previously known as the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions—is designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers and is sponsored by hundreds of donors and volunteers from across North and South America. Some of today’s greatest singers got their starts in the competition, including Jamie Barton, Stephanie Blythe, Lawrence Brownlee, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Emily D’Angelo, Michael Fabiano, Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Ryan Speedo Green, Lisette Oropesa, Eric Owens, and Nadine Sierra.
Getting to Boise: The Boise Airport, just four miles or ten minutes from the heart of downtown, offers nonstop service and numerous one-stop options for easy access across the country. For flight status and transportation information, visit iflyboise.com.
Accommodations and Getting Around: There are ten hotels and more than 100 restaurants that are within walking distance from downtown Boise and many more hotel and Airbnb options at all price points just outside the city center. Check back for news and updates on block or discounted rates for participants.
Boise airport has a variety of rental car options, and many airports offer airport shuttles. Boise offers a public transportation network of buses and downtown is outfitted with Lime scooters and e-bikes. Uber and Lyft are also readily available.
Public transportation maps, routes, and schedules: valleyregionaltransit.org
Learn More and Plan Activities:
The Met’s Laffont Competition—previously known as the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions—is designed to discover promising young opera singers and assist in the development of their careers and is sponsored by hundreds of donors and volunteers from across North and South America. Some of today’s greatest singers got their starts in the competition, including Jamie Barton, Stephanie Blythe, Lawrence Brownlee, Anthony Roth Costanzo, Emily D’Angelo, Michael Fabiano, Renée Fleming, Susan Graham, Ryan Speedo Green, Lisette Oropesa, Eric Owens, and Nadine Sierra.
Yailin Vega — Competition Coordinator
Main point of contact for the Laffont Competition. Please reach out with questions about schedules, competition logistics, contestant information, venue details, or general event information.
📞 516-996-8005
Singers that have advanced to the District Round will receive a notification regarding the opening of registration. You will be prompted to log in to your Dashboard, select a District, and pay the application fee to reserve your spot. Districts are limited to 25 singers and will operate on a first come, first served basis.
The Laffont Competition is free and open to the general public. To ensure our singers have the quiet environment necessary for their performances, we kindly ask that attendees help maintain a distraction-free auditorium. We look forward to welcoming you and appreciate your cooperation in keeping noise to an absolute minimum during the event.
met.laffont@operaidaho.org
On-Street Meters: Limited street parking is available along Main Street and Idaho Street. Pay attention to posted meter hours and enforcement limits, as downtown Boise meters typically charge hourly and require payment into the evening or on Saturdays depending on the specific zone. Street parking is generally free on Sundays and major holidays.
Surface Lots: Several open-air surface lots operate within a 1-to-2 block radius, though rates fluctuate during peak weekend events or downtown concerts.
*Please check back for arrival information as we get closer to the competition.
Singers that have advanced to the District Round will receive a notification regarding the opening of registration. You will be prompted to log in to your Dashboard, select a District, and pay the application fee to reserve your spot. Districts are limited to 25 singers and will operate on a first come, first served basis.
Getting to Boise: The Boise Airport, just four miles or ten minutes from the heart of downtown, offers nonstop service and numerous one-stop options for easy access across the country. For flight status and transportation information, visit iflyboise.com.
Accommodations and Getting Around: There are ten hotels and more than 100 restaurants that are within walking distance from downtown Boise and many more hotel and Airbnb options at all price points just outside the city center. Check back for news and updates on block or discounted rates for participants.
Boise airport has a variety of rental car options, and many airports offer airport shuttles. Boise offers a public transportation network of buses and downtown is outfitted with Lime scooters and e-bikes. Uber and Lyft are also readily available.
Public transportation maps, routes, and schedules: valleyregionaltransit.org
Learn More and Plan Activities:
Yailin Vega — Competition Coordinator
Main point of contact for the Laffont Competition. Please reach out with questions about schedules, competition logistics, contestant information, venue details, or general event information.
📞 516-996-8005
