Opera in three acts Libretto by Alfred Maria Willner after William Shakespeare’s A Winter’s Tale Sung in German with English surtitles First performance 2 January 1908, Vienna State Opera Ein Wintermärchen Karl Goldmark (1830–1915) 20, 23, 26, 29 October, BUY TICKETS
Opera-comique in three acts Libretto by Joseph-Bernard Rosier and Adolphe de Leuven Sung in French with English surtitles First performance 20 April 1850 by the Opéra-Comique at the second Salle Favart, Paris Le Songe d’une nuit d’été Ambroise Thomas (1811–1896) 21, 24, 27 October, 1 November, BUY TICKETS
Opera in three acts Libretto by Antonio Ghislanzoni Sung in Italian with English surtitles First performance 27 February 1886, Teatro alla Scala, Milan Edmea Alfredo Catalani (1854–1893) 22, 25, 28, 31 October, BUY TICKETS
A collage of the most famous love scenes, arias, duets and quartets from operas related to Shakespeare. Shakespeare In Love 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 30 October, BUY TICKETS
A collage of the darker, more obscure and mysterious Shakespearean characters in opera from Otello to Macbeth. The Dark Side of Shakespeare 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 31 October, BUY TICKETS
A reduced production of Falstaff by Verdi with singers from the Wexford Factory and SinfoNua Orchestra. Shakespeare for Fun 22, 25, 28, 31 October, BUY TICKETS
Irish composer and conductor Andrew Synnott is not only the incoming Chorus Master for Wexford Festival Opera, but is also the Festival’s first Artist-in-Residence Artist-in-Residence – Opera at Green Acres 21, 29 October, BUY TICKETS
A new late-night performance series. Four theatrical events featuring music, recitation, dance and drama, featuring an ensemble of the Festival’s singers, actors and dancers, exploring French, German, English and American cabaret. Cabaret des Artistes 23, 26, 29, 31 October, BUY TICKETS
The Gala Concert is one of the highlights of Wexford Festival Opera and features a collection of favourite party pieces from members of the Festival company. All performers generously donate their time and talent for the Gala Concert, and all proceeds go toward supporting Wexford Festival Opera. Opera Gala 26 October, BUY TICKETS
A special concert starring the internationally-renowned American lyric coloratura soprano Lisette Oropesa, accompanied by the full Wexford Festival Orchestra. Lisette Oropesa in Concert 30 October, BUY TICKETS
Rossini’s final composition before his death, and one of the most delightful examples of a solemn mass performed in Rowe Street Church on the closing afternoon of the Festival. Petite messe solennelle 1 November, BUY TICKETS
Champagne and Canapés 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31 October, 1 November, BUY TICKETS
Wexford Festival Opera is establishing the Wexford Factory to offer professional and financial support to young singers in the early stage of their careers. Wexford Factory MORE INFO
A new chapter for Wexford Festival Opera, WFO 2.O includes pop-up events throughout the town, an opera in Green Acres by our Artist-in-Residence Andrew Synnott, as well as the late-night Cabaret des Artistes. WFO 2.O MORE INFO
Discover the world of opera with our Daytime Events Package. This is the perfect introduction to the Wexford Festival Opera and can be comfortably enjoyed over a few hours in Wexford without staying overnight. Daytime Events Packages MORE INFO
Our popular Friends’ Lunches are once again on the menu. Enjoy a delicious lunch and a glass of wine at Clayton Whites Hotel. Friends’ Lunches 22, 27 October, BUY TICKETS
Both parties feature the opportunity to join the cast and members of the Wexford Festival Opera team for a post Opera drinks reception in the beautiful surroundings of Green Acres. Friends’ Parties 24, 30 October, BUY TICKETS
For an elegant pre-opera dining experience featuring a three-course buffet meal with wine, come to the Friends’ Buffet at the Talbot Hotel. Afterwards, a courtesy bus is provided from the Talbot to the National Opera House in time for the 8 p.m. evening performance of Edmea. Friends’ Buffet 29 October, BUY TICKETS
