Opera in the South West 2025 - 2026
From Mozart and Rossini to Gilbert & Sullivan and Verdi - where you can see opera and operetta performed in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Bristol, Wiltshire, Dorset and Gloucestershire, including fully staged, semi-staged and concert versions of complete operas.
Locations covered include Exeter, Plymouth, Taunton, Bristol, Truro and Gloucester.
Madama Butterfly
The Everyman TheatreRegent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
19th Feb 2026 to 20th Feb 2026
Set in Japan at the turn of the last century, it is the story of a doomed love affair between an American naval officer and his young Japanese bride whose self-sacrifice and defiance of her family leads to tragedy. Presented by Dnipro Opera.
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Carmen
The Everyman TheatreRegent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
21st Feb 2026
Carmen - feel the thrill of fiery passion, jealousy, and violence of 19th century Seville Bizet's most popular opera. Presented by Dnipro Opera.
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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Madama Butterfly
Princess TheatreTorbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
22nd Feb 2026
Back by overwhelming public demand, this production features exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
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Carmen
Bournemouth PavilionWestover Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
11th Mar 2026
Senbla presents Opera International's award-winning Ellen Kent production featuring the Ukrainian Opera & Ballet Theatre Kyiv with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.
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Madama Butterfly
Bournemouth PavilionWestover Rd, Bournemouth BH1 2BU
12th Mar 2026
Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan.
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The Gondoliers
The Everyman TheatreRegent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
24th Mar 2026
Two handsome and charming gondoliers discover that one is the long-lost heir to the throne of Barataria - but which one? In the pursuit of the truth, a bewildering series of events threaten both their marriages and their claim to the throne.
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Pagliacci
The Everyman TheatreRegent Street, Cheltenham, GL50 1HQ
25th Mar 2026
When Canio, leader of a theatre troupe, sees his life reflected in rehearsals for an upcoming opera, he becomes convinced that his wife is having an affair. Can Canio temper his spiralling emotions, or will his jealousy get the better of him?
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Blaze of Glory!
Theatre RoyalRoyal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR
23rd Apr 2026
Set in a 1950s Welsh Valleys community, Blaze of Glory! follows the fortunes of a small group of miners who embark upon a musical escapade by reforming their Male Voice Choir to raise spirits following a mining disaster.
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The Flying Dutchman
Theatre RoyalRoyal Parade, Plymouth, PL1 2TR
24th Apr 2026
This gripping reimagining of The Flying Dutchman explores the deep ache of loneliness and the fragile hope of human connection. Inspired by the sublime beauty of the Welsh coast.
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Play Opera LIVE: Shipwrecked!
Theatre Royal PlymouthRoyal Parade, Plymouth PL1 2TR
25th Apr 2026
This interactive and educational show, for all the family, is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of opera and classical music.
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Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen
Princess TheatreTorbay Road, Torquay TQ2 5EZ
8th May 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra.
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Carmen
The Forum1A Forum Buildings, St James Parade, Bath BA1 1UG
9th May 2026
This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet's unforgettable melodies including The Toreador's Song, Carmen?s enticing Habanera, and Don Jose's lyrical Flower Song in a setting evoking the stunning architecture of Seville.
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Play Opera LIVE: Shipwrecked!
Bristol Hippodrome TheatreSt Augustine's Parade Bristol BS1 4UZ
9th May 2026
This interactive and educational show, for all the family, is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of opera and classical music.
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Pagliacci
Hall For CornwallSawclose, Bath BA1 1ET
15th May 2026
When Canio, leader of a theatre troupe, sees his life reflected in rehearsals for an upcoming opera, he becomes convinced that his wife is having an affair. Can Canio temper his spiralling emotions, or will his jealousy get the better of him?
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The Gondoliers
Hall For CornwallSawclose, Bath BA1 1ET
16th May 2026 to 19th May 2026
Two handsome and charming gondoliers discover that one is the long-lost heir to the throne of Barataria - but which one? In the pursuit of the truth, a bewildering series of events threaten both their marriages and their claim to the throne.
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