74th Wexford Festival Opera
Date & Time
Fri, 17 Oct, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
National Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Ireland Y35 FEP3 | Wexford, WX
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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!
Event Location
National Opera House, High Street, Wexford, Ireland Y35 FEP3, IrelandEvent Host
Wexford Festival Opera