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May 2026

La Bohème at the Carlisle Memorial Church

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Morning Melodies Events 2026

May 2026

Costume and Wigs Theatre Skills Talk with the Diva Opera Costume Team

May to December 2026

The Morning Melodies Club launches with savings on tickets and exclusive behind-the-scenes events

September 2026

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

Eugene Onegin

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

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Eugene Onégin

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

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The Juniper Tree

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

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Tosca

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

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Into The Woods

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

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What's On 2026

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Carmen

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

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La Bohème

Puccini’s La Bohème comes to Carlisle Memorial, Belfast on 16 May 2026, in an immersive, in-the-round…

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Morning Melodies

Morning Melodies: Booking Now! This very popular morning musical event, brought to you by Northern Ireland…

May 2026

Costume/Wigs Skills Talk

Come behind the scenes with us for a Creative Skills Talk with Charlotte Hillier and Joanne…

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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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Introducing The Morning Melodies Club
26th February 2026

An Exciting New Partnership as NI Opera and Diva Opera Transform Carlisle Memorial Church into the world of La Bohème

Northern Ireland Opera today announces an ambitious new collaboration with Diva Opera to present Puccini’s La Bohème at Belfast’s iconic Carlisle Memorial Church on 16 May 2026 at 7pm. Bringing together Diva…

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An Exciting New Partnership as NI Opera and Diva Opera Transform Carlisle Memorial Church into the world of La Bohème
19th December 2025

‘Follies’ selected by The Stage as one of the top 50 shows of 2025 around the UK

Northern Ireland Opera are delighted that The Stage has included our production of ‘Follies’ at the Grand Opera House in Belfast in this year’s selection following the production’s review by Jane Coyle.

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‘Follies’ selected by The Stage as one of the top 50 shows of 2025 around the UK
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Members of the NI Opera Chorus will be performing with the @divaoperauk cast in 'La Boheme' in the Carlisle Memorial, Belfast next month. Sopranos Susan Shepherd @susan_shepherd27 Olivia Burns @olivia_mae_burns mezzo Naomi Cantley @naomi.cantley tenors Samuel Moore @samuelmooretenor and Stephen Rusk @stephenrrusk and baritone Paul McQuillan @paulbasso01 will be performing in this most famous work by Puccini. Diva Opera's production in partnership with NI Opera is set in 1890s Paris, and staged in the round. It will be performed with a Steinway grand piano, in Italian with English surtitles. During the interval reception, with drinks and canapés included in the ticket price, there will be a silent auction with bid items including a walk-on part in Carmen at the Grand Opera House this September, a private concert with two singers and a pianist, and fabulous experiences @grandcentralbelfast and @malonegolfclub among other items. All funds raised will go towards our artist development programmes, giving opportunities to the very talented emerging artists based here in Northern Ireland, like these fantastic chorus members. This partnership production is made possible by funding from the Laidlaw Opera Trust and our principal funders @artscouncilni @bbtbelfast #opera #puccini #boheme #laboheme #operachorus #artistdevelopment #belfast #whatsoninbelfast
'Morning Melodies' is coming to a spectacular new location in June and July. NI Opera artists will perform arias and songs in the Observatory at Grand Central Hotel. Book your ticket and come and hear some beautiful repertoire set against the backdrop of a panoramic view of our city. We can't wait to bring this very popular series of morning concerts to such a landmark venue and to be able to showcase our brilliant emerging artists against breathtaking city views. Thank you to Grand Central for inviting us to perform in this wonderful space. 10 June, 11am to midday 1 July, 11am to midday. Tickets are £20 plus booking fee and include tea or coffee and a traybake. Full details about these events and others in the Morning Melodies series can be found via the link in the bio. @artscouncilni @ourbelfastmusic #morningconcert #morningmusic #opera #belfast #cityviews
Next week! These four artists will be performing in Holywood Old School in the first of our new season of 'Morning Melodies' performances on Wednesday 15 April from 11am to midday. L-R singers Rebekah Devlin @beckyydevlin Laura Francisca Shaw @laura.shaww Daniel Anti @danielantimusic and pianist @frasierhickland 'Morning Melodies' are our popular series of friendly and enjoyable hour long concerts featuring arias, songs and duets from opera, musical theatre and classical repertoire performed by NI Opera artists. Tickets are £20 and include a tea/coffee and traybake. Full booking details can be found on our website or via the linktree in our bio - come and join us for a gorgeous hour of morning music. @artscouncilni @cultureardsandnorthdown #whatson #morningconcert #holywood #classicalmusic #singers #opera #whatsonni #morningevents
We're looking forward to taking our popular 'Morning Melodies' programme of morning concerts to two new locations in April and May - Holywood Old School on Wednesday 15 April from 11am to midday and Carlisle Memorial Church @bbtbelfast on Wednesday 13 May from 11am to midday. Arias, songs and duets will be performed by members of NI Opera's Artist Development Programme and guest artists with a different programme at each event. Artists will be announced soon, tickets are on sale now: £20 plus booking fee and including a tea/coffee and traybake. Find out more and book via the linktree in the bio. @artscouncilni @cameronmenziesdirector @cultureardsandnorthdown #opera #holywood #morningconcert #whatsonni #northbelfast #classicalmusic
Meet the cast of 'La Bohème' in an exciting new production coming to the Carlisle Memorial, Belfast on 16 May. Rehearsals are starting with the main cast this week: we can't wait to bring Puccini's much-loved opera to life in Belfast just over six weeks from now. This new production is a partnership with @divaoperauk and made possible with the support of the Laidlaw Opera Trust and our principal funder, @artscouncilni Members of the NI Opera Chorus will be performing in the production - we'll be announcing these singers soon. Regular followers will recognise our soprano Mary McCabe, making her role debut as Mimi. Tickets are on sale now at £62.50 each which include a 45 minute interval reception with canapes and drinks. The production will be staged in the round, with a Steinway grand piano. Find out more about the cast via the event link in the bio linktree and do book soon! General Director, @annemarabiniyoung, Music Director @bryanevansinsta, Stage Director Wayne Morris. Cast: Top row l-r Marcello: @jeankristof.b Musetta: @terezagevorgyansoprano Benoit/Alcindoro: Matthew Hargreaves @matharg1 Middle row l-r Schaunard: Jerome Knox @operatunityknox Rodolfo: Robyn Lyn Evans @robyn_lyn_evans Mimi: @marymccabesoprano Bottom row l-r Street Seller: Louise Mott Parpignol: Charles St John @charlesst.john Colline Michael Roche @rochebaritone @cameronmenziesdirector @bbtbelfast #puccini #laboheme #belfast #opera #mayevents #boheme #operainbelfast
A second 'Morning Melodies' date has been added to our calendar: 15 April from 11am to midday at Holywood Old School. Come and enjoy an hour of arias and songs with favourites from opera and music theatre as well as some hidden gems. Tickets are £20 plus booking fee and include a coffee/tea and a traybake. Find out more and book for this event (or the Morning Melodies at the Carlisle Memorial in Belfast on 13 May) via the linktree in the bio. @artscouncilni #northdown #holywood #oldschoolholywood #morningconcert #opera
We've been looking back at memories of La Bohème in Carlisle Memorial @bbtbelfast in September 2021: our first production out of lockdown, albeit still with very limited numbers allowed each night. This beautiful venue was also the set for our award-winning film made during the pandemic, 'Old Friends and Other Days', stills and images from which you can also see in this gallery of images. We can't wait to be back in the Carlisle Memorial on 16 May with an exciting new production of La Bohème in collaboration with @divaoperauk This brand new production stars Northern Irish soprano Mary McCabe @marymccabesoprano as Mimì and Robyn Lyn Evans as Rodolfo with Tereza Gevorgyan and Jean-Kristof Bouton as Musetta and Marcello. Bringing together Diva Opera’s internationally celebrated chamber opera company and incorporating members of the NI Opera Chorus, this production places audiences at the heart of the story. Staged with the greatest of detail, this intimate and up-close experience performed with a Steinway grand piano, allows La Bohème to unfold within the soaring Gothic interior of the Carlisle Memorial Church, taking the audience into the Parisian garrets of the Bohemians. The ticket price of £62.50 includes a 45 minute interval reception with drinks and canapés. Capacity is limited, so book now via the linktree in the bio. 📸 La Bohème: Helen Sloan, Old Friends and Other Days: Ste Murray @artscouncilni @ourbelfastmusic @cameronmenziesdirector #laboheme #puccini #opera #Belfast #whatsonni
'Morning Melodies' is back! As part of our residency at the Carlisle Memorial Church in May, members of the Chorus Development Programme will perform an hour long concert of small opera ensemble pieces in a friendly and informal setting. Date: Wednesday 13 May Time: 11am to midday Price: £20 including a tea/coffee and traybake This very popular format has been running for a couple of years now in a variety of venues and usually sells out so do book soon via the linktree in the bio or over on our website. Whether you are a diehard opera fan or want to come and try something new, all are welcome! (Also, if you are interested in attending La Boheme and our Creative Skills Talk during that same week, there's an 'All Events' ticket available via the linktree too). With thanks to The Laidlaw Opera Trust, @bbtbelfast and @artscouncilni whose funding has made this project possible. #MorningMelodies #DaytimeConcert #BelfastEvents #MorningConcert #opera #operachorus #whatsoninbelfast @ourbelfastmusic Artwork @kubrixdesign
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