74th Wexford Festival Opera

Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm UTC+01:00

National Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Ireland Y35 FEP3 | Wexford

Wexford Festival Opera
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74th Wexford Festival Opera
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This year’s Wexford Festival Opera, running from 17 October – 1 November, invites you to immerse yourself in three captivating operas exploring the theme of Myths & Legends.
Join opera-lovers from all over the world at ‘this most friendly of festivals’ (The Guardian)
🎭 Le trouvère | Verdi – a rare chance to hear the French version of Il trovatore, featuring stunning ballet music and refined orchestration. (Production sponsored by Elavon).
🎭 Deidamia | Handel – Handel’s final Italian opera, balancing humour and drama in a tale of heroism and love. (A co-production with Göttingen International Handel Festival).
🎭 The Magic Fountain | Delius – inspired by Delius’s time in Florida, this opera follows a Spanish explorer’s obsession with the Fountain of Eternal Youth. (Production sponsored by Danone and supported by The Delius Trust).
In addition to our main stage operas, the festival features a rich variety of performances. Our Pocket Operas bring intimate, powerful storytelling to the stage, while the Community Opera welcomes local talent in a vibrant production and in a non-theatrical setting. The Factory Opera showcases Wexford Factory Participants, shaping the future of opera with their artistry and dedication.
Beyond these, the festival is packed with free pop-up performances throughout Wexford, inspiring lunchtime recitals, our glittering Gala Concert, engaging talks, and so much more.
Priority booking opens on 23 April for our Friends members - secure the best seats before general booking begins on 7 May.
Start planning your festival journey today – visit our website for full details on this year’s programme. We can’t wait to welcome you to Wexford this October!
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