Opera in Wales 2025 - 2026
From Mozart and Rossini to Gilbert & Sullivan and Lehar - where you can see opera and operetta performed in North, South and Mid Wales, including fully staged, semi-staged and concert versions of complete operas.
Locations covered include Cardiff, Swansea and Aberystwyth.
Peter Grimes
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL
5th Apr 2025 to 11th Apr 2025
Britten's iconic opera, rich with dramatic choruses, enthralling solos and the famous Sea Interludes, comes to life in this new production from WNO, as the forces of nature collide with the harshness of human behaviour.
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The Marriage of Figaro
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place, Cardiff, CF10 5AL
9th Apr 2025 to 12th Apr 2025
WNO's period-set production with elegant sets and opulent costumes has all the ingredients of a classic opera.
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La Boheme
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ
2nd May 2025
La Boheme is one of the most romantic operas ever written. It tells the tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer. Presented by Ellen Kent.
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Madama Butterfly
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ
3rd May 2025
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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La Traviata
New Theatre
Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN
12th May 2025
Verdi's timeless opera features some of the most evocative arias and melodies including the instantly recognisable Brindisi (the drinking song) and the beautifully poignant finale, Addio del passato.
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Madama Butterfly
New Theatre
Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN
13th May 2025
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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