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As Northern Ireland’s national opera company, we are the only professional company in the country producing full scale work on stage and which celebrates and platforms Northern Irish artists, for audiences from their local communities and beyond. We contrast this with nimble smaller scale high quality opera productions which we tour to communities across the country where there is low/no classical music provision. From teenagers experiencing their first opera, to those with a lifelong love of the artform; our critically acclaimed produced work engages audiences in a unique opera experience rooted in a country with a rich history of music.
Northern Ireland Opera believes in the power of opera to bring people together, to offer unmatched entertainment and escapism, and to tell universal stories. Northern Ireland’s rich history of song, music and storytelling are the foundations which fuel our ambition to draw communities together to experience the total artform of opera presented through a contemporary Northern Irish voice, and the emotional and social benefits that it can bring.
Upcoming Shows:
Follies
Dates: 13–20 September 2025, evening and matinee performances
Venue: Grand Opera House, Belfast
Northern Ireland Opera presents a new production of Stephen Sondheim and James Goldman's Follies, directed by Cameron Menzies. This legendary musical set on Broadway in 1971 features iconic songs like "Broadway Baby" and "Losing My Mind" and will be performed with a 30-strong cast and live orchestra.
Cocktails and Cabaret
Dates: 28 & 29 July 2025, 6:00 PM
Venue: The Studio, Grand Opera House, Belfast
An elegant evening of cabaret featuring top Northern Ireland vocalists performing musical theatre, jazz, and pop favourites. Includes a welcome drink from Jawbox Gin, two bespoke cocktails, and a gourmet summer buffet from Posh Nosh.
Summer Events 2025
A programme of concerts and pop-up performances celebrating opera and music across Northern Ireland:
• 19 July – Music in Botanic Gardens, Belfast (Free)
• 23 July – Summer Recital, First Church, Rosemary St, Belfast (Free)
• 26 July – Summer Concert, Flowerfield Arts Centre, Portstewart (Free)
• 30 July – Lunchtime Summer Recital, First Church, Belfast (Free)
• 5 August – Opera at The Court House, Bangor
The 15th Glenarm Festival of Voice
Dates: 22–24 August 2025
Location: Glenarm, County Antrim
A weekend of vocal performance and public recitals, including three concerts in partnership with BBC Radio 3. The festival culminates in a vocal competition hosted by BBC presenter Sean Rafferty and showcases emerging opera talent.
