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September 2026

A major new production of Bizet's 'Carmen' this September in Belfast

April/May 2026

Morning Melodies Events 2026

July 2026

The Summer Recitals 2026

September 2026

An Evening of Opera - dinner and performance at the Grand Central Hotel

Outreach and Training

Artist Development, Community and Education Programmes

Recent Performances

La Bohème in partnership with Diva Opera, May 2026

Eugene Onegin

West Australian Opera remounts our 2024 production of Eugene Onegin for their 2026 Season

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Our Work

Look through the some of the productions and events we have produced since 2010, including main stage productions, concerts, festivals and film.

Past Productions

Main Stage

Eugene Onégin

Love, friendship and fidelity collide with devastating consequences in this story of passion, pride, a moment’s…

NI Opera Studio

The Juniper Tree

'The Juniper Tree' is based on a famous Grimm's fairytale, in which a jealous stepmother murders…

Main Stage

Tosca

Northern Ireland Opera returns in 2023 with Puccini’s ‘Tosca’, after our critically acclaimed and sold-out production…

Musical

Into The Woods

BEST PRODUCTION, THE IRISH TIMES IRISH THEATRE AWARDS 2022 In a whirlwind quest to make their…

WHAT'S ON

WHAT'S ON

What's On

A calendar guide to what's on where in 2026

What's On 2026

Main Stage

Carmen

Bizet’s Carmen comes to the Grand Opera House, Belfast from 12–19 September 2026, in a new…

Concert

Morning Melodies

Morning Melodies: Booking Now! Northern Ireland Opera's popular daytime concert series features beautiful performances of opera’s…

Introducing The Morning Melodies Club

Enjoy every Morning Melodies event for less, and become part of a regular, welcoming audience at…

Concert

Summer Recital Series 2026

In partnership with First Church, Belfast and RIAM as part of the annual Summer Recital Series,…

WHAT WE DO

What We Do

WHAT WE DO

We are Northern Ireland's award-winning national opera company, an arts charity dedicated to the highest standards of opera performance, development of young talent and community outreach and education. Find out more here.

What We Do

Artist Development

Our Chorus Development Programme launched in 2022, following open auditions to select local singers to be…

Past Productions

Outreach

Northern Ireland Opera bring innovative new productions of the highest artistic quality to the stage, reflecting…

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Follies Schools Outreach Week Someone once opened the door to music for you. A teacher. A…

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22nd June 2026

Meet Laura White, NI Opera’s new Admin and Events Assistant

After completing my undergraduate degree in Music from Queen’s University Belfast, I went on to study a Master’s degree in Arts Management. As part of my studies, I was given the opportunity…

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Meet Laura White, NI Opera’s new Admin and Events Assistant
22nd June 2026

Matthew Bradley, our Operations Manager, on opportunities abroad…

As Northern Ireland Opera prepares to travel to Perth this summer with our acclaimed production of Eugene Onegin, I’m delighted to be joining the company as part of an exciting professional development…

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Matthew Bradley, our Operations Manager, on opportunities abroad…
22nd April 2026

Introducing The Morning Melodies Club

Enjoy every Morning Melodies event for less, and become part of a regular, welcoming audience at Northern Ireland Opera. The Morning Melodies Club is designed for those who love live music, daytime…

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If you enjoy daytime concerts, would like to save money on tickets and be invited to exclusive behind-the-scenes events, why not sign up to our Morning Melodies Club? For a subscription of £80 (plus booking fee) you'll receive tickets to the next four Morning Melodies concerts which are taking place in June, July, October and November plus a free ticket to a Christmas Morning Melodies events in December. All Morning Melodies events take place from 11am to midday, include tea/coffee and a traybake and are in venues in or close to Belfast, with performances by NI Opera artists. You'll have a reserved seat at all Morning Melodies events and advance information on future concerts. As part of your membership, you'll be invited as our guest to two exclusive behind-the-scenes events for our new production of Carmen. You'll have the chance to observe a working rehearsal for Carmen with Artistic Director @cameronmenziesdirector in our rehearsal space in August, and watch a technical rehearsal in the @gohbelfast in September. Full details and sign up links can be found via the link in the bio. Don't miss out - the next event is on Wednesday 10th June at 11am. @artscouncilni @ourbelfastmusic #MorningMelodies #morningconcert #musicclub #daytimeevent #classicalmusic #behindthescenes #exclusiveaccess
Our next Morning Melodies event is just over a week away, on Wednesday 10 June in the landmark Observatory Bar at @grandcentralbelfast Soprano @petrawells mezzo @jennybourke_mezzo and pianist Ryan Greer will perform arias and duets from some of opera's best loved work and some hidden gems too. Not many tickets left so book soon! Tickets are £20 plus booking fee and include tea/coffee and a traybake. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector #opera #morningconcert #belfast #whatsoninbelfast
Morning Melodies is heading up into the skies in the Observatory Bar at @grandcentralbelfast for the next two events in this very popular regular programme of morning concerts. On 10 June from 11am to midday, @petrawells_soprano and @jennybourke_mezzo will perform arias and duets with pianist Ryan Greer against the backdrop of the stunning views of Belfast which can be seen from the Grand Central's destination rooftop bar. On 1 July from 11am to midday we'll be back again this time with soprano @marymccabesoprano, joined by NI Opera artists who will be announced in the next few weeks. Tickets are £20 plus booking fee and include a tea/coffee and a traybake. Both the event on 10 June and 1 July only have a limited number of tickets left, so don't delay if you'd like to join us for a morning hour of beautiful music against the stunning Belfast skyline. Ticket links can be found via the link in the bio. You can find out more about our Morning Melodies Club too, where you'll save money if you attend all our Morning Melodies concerts and receive invitations to exclusive behind-the-scenes events too. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector @ourbelfastmusic #opera #morningconcert #belfast #whatson #juneinbelfast
A glimpse behind the scenes during Diva Opera and NI Opera's recent partnership production of La Bohème at the Carlisle Memorial... The performance took place in the round, but Carlisle Memorial was also filled with vignettes from past NI Opera productions: production shots, costumes and props on display for our audience to get a close look at some of the elements that help bring a show to life. During a 45 minute interval with drinks and canapés, the audience were able wander through images and moments from some of the operas we've created on stage and screen over the past few years. Find out more about La Boheme and all our work via the linktree in the bio. @artscouncilni @divaoperauk @cameronmenziesdirector @niallmckeeverdesign @gillian.lennox01 #LaidlawOperaTrust @bbtbelfast #opera #laboheme #puccini #operacompany #belfast #theatre 📸 @neilharrisonphotography
A selection of production shots from 'La Bohème' at the weekend, our partnership production at Carlisle Memorial @bbtbelfast with @divaoperauk and members of the NI Opera Chorus. Thank you to everyone who came to watch the performance, from our community audience at the dress rehearsal to the full house for Saturday's performance. We loved bringing Puccini's wonderful opera to life in the Carlisle Memorial. Cast: Marcello: @jeankristof.b Rodolfo: @robyn_lyn_evans Musetta: @terezagevorgyansoprano Mimi: @marymccabesoprano Benoit/Alcindoro: Matthew Hargreaves @matharg1 Colline: @msroche1 Schaunard: @operatunityknox Street Seller: Louise Mott Parpignol: Charles St John NI Opera Chorus: @susan_shepherd27 @olivia_mae_burns @naomi.cantley , @stephenrrusk @paulbasso01 General Director: @annemarabiniyoung , Music and Artistic Director: @bryanevansinsta , Stage Director: Wayne Morris, Costume Designer and Supervisor, @charlottehillier27, Wig Design and Supervisor: @the_vintage_berry Company Stage Manager, David Stephenson, Stage Manager, Richard Tall. Photo credit @neilharrisonphotography With huge thanks to Diva Opera, Laidlaw Opera Trust, @artscouncilni, Belfast Buildings Trust and our Friends, sponsors and supporters. @cameronmenziesdirector #LaBoheme #Puccini #Belfast #opera #northernireland #operachorus #artistdevelopment
What an amazing residency we've had in Carlisle Memorial, concluding with our sold-out performance of La Bohème in partnership with @divaoperauk last night and including a community dress rehearsal, costume and wigs skills talk and a Morning Melodies concert. More photos coming soon but these are a snapshot selection of the week. Thank you to all the brilliant artists, creatives and technicians involved in putting this week together, to the Creative Belfast interns and @bbtbelfast for the use of the building, @crafteventco_ for catering last night, our fantastic audiences this week and our funders, Laidlaw Opera Trust and @artscouncilni who made this week possible. Huge thanks also to our sponsors and prize donors @grandcentralbelfast @malonegolfclub @jawboxgerry and the Friends of Northern Ireland Opera, and to @jhenrypianoservices and @gtm_relocations. #laboheme #artistdevelopment #Belfast #puccini #opera @cameronmenziesdirector @mattbrad8 @bobbiraipurdy @charlottehillier27 @the_vintage_berry @marymccabesoprano @jennybourke_mezzo @olivia_mae_burns @nealacahir_
La Bohème this Saturday is now sold out - thank you to our bookers for such a great response to this partnership production with @divaoperauk If you are on the waiting list, we'll be in touch if we have any cancellations. If you've missed out but would still like to enjoy some opera this week, we still have some capacity at our Morning Melodies event on Wednesday from 11am to midday and our creative skills talk with the Diva Opera Costume and Wigs Team on Friday from 11am to midday. Both events will take place in the Carlisle Memorial. Find out more and book via the links in the bio. Tickets are on sale for our brand new production of Carmen @gohbelfast this September, with over 50% sold already, so don't delay if you'd like to book a particular night for our next major production. We look forward to welcoming our La Bohème audience this Saturday to Carlisle Memorial - if you have got tickets, look out for an email in the next couple of days with more details about the night. @artscouncilni #laboheme #opera #belfast #puccini @cameronmenziesdirector
Tune in to UTV Life @utv.ni tonight at 7pm and find out all about what to expect from our partnership production of La Bohème in the Carlisle Memorial Church, Belfast next Saturday 16 May at 7pm. In the studio, host @pamela.ballantine talks to @divaoperauk General Director @annemarabiniyoung soprano @marymccabesoprano who will be making her role debut as Mimi. We take you behind the scenes to meet some of the NI Opera Chorus members who will be taking part in this production. There's also a sneak preview of what to expect in terms of the beautiful, historically accurate costumes made by Diva Opera, with NI Opera Artistic Director @cameronmenziesdirector Not many tickets are left, so if you'd like to come and see this fabulous show, or attend our Morning Melodies event or Costume/Wig Skills Talk, all of which are taking place next week in the Carlisle Memorial: links in the bio for all events! @artscouncilni #laidlawoperatrust @bbtbelfast @ourbelfastmusic #laboheme #puccini #mimi #whatson #whatsoninbelfast #opera
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