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Le Maschere

Le maschere

Pietro Mascagni

18, 23, 26 and 31 October
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The critic

The Critic

Charles Villiers Stanford

19, 24, 27 October and 1 November
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Le convenienze

Le convenienze ed inconvenienze teatrali

Gaetano Donizetti

20, 25, 28 October and 2 November
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Priority booking is now open for Friends of the Festival. General booking opens 8 May. This year's captivating programme explores the intriguing theme of ‘Theatre within Theatre’, offering a glimpse into the world behind the curtain.

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73rd Wexford Festival Opera Programme Announced

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(c) 'Stage Door, Theatre Royal, Wexford 2001' image adapted by Roberto Recchia from an original photograph by Pádraig Grant

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar officially opens 72nd Wexford Festival Opera

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Wexford Chorus auditions 2024

La ciociara by Marco Tutino

L`Aube rouge, Camille Erlanger

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Wexford Chorus auditions 2024

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La ciociara by Marco Tutino

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L`Aube rouge, Camille Erlanger

Explore the Wexford experience

Every Festival visitor is caught in Wexford’s warm embrace. The town’s intimate charm and the welcome of its people are legendary. It’s a place where friendships are forged and memories are treasured.

Wexford Welcome

Touch the spirit, feel the welcome. Wexford’s special atmosphere helps to define the Festival experience.

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A place like no other

Brimming with warmth and conviviality, fun and vibrancy, it’s a place where friendships are forged and memories are treasured.

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The warmth and conviviality of Wexford is legendary. Plan your visit and find out everything you need to know.

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The Friend experience

As a Friend you’ll be helping to fund important elements of the Festival from Mainstage Opera performances to our education programme.

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