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75th Wexford Festival Opera

15 - 31 October 2026
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Announcing Major Partnership with British Airways

Ahead of our landmark 75th anniversary Festival in October, Wexford Festival Opera is delighted to announce a new partnership with the airline, British Airways.

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Week One Highlights

What a spectacular start to our milestone 75th Anniversary.

News & Features

Eva Maria Kavanagh & Cuan Durkin Receive the Wexford Festival Opera Young Outstanding Artists Award 2026

Wexford Festival Opera unveils programme for 2027

Laura Nolan awarded Ecclesiastical/Wexford Festival Opera Volunteer of the Year

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Danone Young Artist 2026

Eva Maria Kavanagh & Cuan Durkin Receive the Wexford Festival Opera Young Outstanding Artists Award 2026

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14th–30th October 2027

Wexford Festival Opera unveils programme for 2027

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Laura Nolan awarded Ecclesiastical/Wexford Festival Opera Volunteer of the Year

Explore the Wexford Festival Opera experience

Every Wexford Festival Opera visitor is caught in the town’s warm embrace. Wexford’s intimate charm and the welcome of its people are legendary, making it one of Ireland’s most distinctive cultural destinations during the Festival.

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Feel the warmth of Wexford. The town’s unique atmosphere is at the heart of Wexford Festival Opera and makes every visit a memorable experience.

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A place like no other

Full of energy and friendliness, Wexford brings audiences, artists and locals together, creating memories that last long after the final curtain.

A place like no other

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