Become a friend
The best way to experience Wexford Festival Opera is as a Friend — and the biggest benefit? Priority booking for Festival performances before tickets go on general sale!
Friends of the Festival enjoy priority access to tickets, invitations to friends events and so much more. Explore the 2026 programme and become a Friend today.
Friends Priority Booking Dates 2026
- Wed 22 April 2026: Bravura, Cabaletta, Aria and Ensemble+
- Wed 29 April 2026: Ensemble and Prelude
- Wed 6 May 2026: General Booking Opens
Join or renew your Friends Membership
Bravura - €2,000
Our Bravura members provide a crucial level of support to the festival. In appreciation of the significant role they play in supporting the festival, they receive personal assistance and benefits from our festival team.
Cabaletta - €1,000
Members are provided with the highest access to priority booking, coupled with VIP access to both Friends and Founders interval lounges, in recognition of their generous support of the Festival.
Aria – €500
Aria Friends provide wonderful opportunities through their annual bursary for promising young artists selected from members of the chorus and cast.
Ensemble Plus - €300
This membership is perfect for those seeking the best seating and priority booking privileges.
Ensemble - €185
Our Ensemble supporters are at the heart of the festival, bringing the warmth and camaraderie that provides the ‘Wexford Experience’.
Prelude - €80
Become part of our family of friends, made up of opera enthusiasts and music lovers and get subsidised tickets and priority booking for those under 40.
The Gift of Friendship
A Friends Membership is a unique and thoughtful gift to give a music or opera lover.
Further Information
For more information on Festival Membership or if you need help joining or renewing your membership please contact the Friends Team directly at friends@wexfordopera.com