Morning Melodies: Booking Now!
This very popular morning musical event, brought to you by Northern Ireland Opera, features a stunning selection of opera’s best-loved arias, captivating duets, and timeless songs, alongside some hidden gems. Directed by Northern Ireland Opera’s Artistic Director Cameron Menzies and performed by principal artists and artists in development from the company, ‘Morning Melodies’ is a must-see event, showcasing artists from our Chorus Development Programme. Whether you’re a seasoned fan or interested in exploring opera for the first time, enjoy an hour of beautiful live music in this historic Belfast venue. Tickets for each event are £20 and include tea/coffee and a traybake
Carlisle Memorial, Belfast on 13 May from 11am to midday
Experience the passion of live opera performance in Belfast at the Carlisle Memorial Church as part of our week-long residency for La Bohème. Featuring a performance by special guest soprano Mary McCabe.
The Observatory, Grand Central Hotel, Belfast on 10 June and 1 July from 11am to midday
For the first time Northern Ireland Opera will be performing in the beautiful surroundings and incredible views of The Observatory at the Grand Central Hotel, with two events in June and July showcasing Northern Irish opera talent in this spectacular, landmark hotel. On 10 June, the performance will feature mezzo soprano Jenny Bourke on 10 June and on 1 July soprano Mary McCabe: they will be joined by other NI Opera artists who will be announced soon.
Tickets Coming Soon
- 17 October: Brian Friel Theatre Belfast
- 18 November: Venue details coming soon
- 9 December, Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards, Christmas Morning Melodies
- 12 December: Custom House Belfast, Christmas Morning Melodies Sing-Along,
Past Events 2026:
- Holywood Old School, 15 April from 11am to midday. performed by Rebekah Devlin, Laura Francisca Shaw, Daniel Anti and pianist Frasier Hickland.
Join 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 performances, and the chance to experience more across the season.
Club Membership – £100
Members save across the season while enjoying a relaxed and sociable concert experience.
- Entry to five Morning Melodies events across the year plus one Christmas Morning Melodies event of your choice
- Invitations to two Exclusive Experiences around our Carmen production, outlined below.
- Reserved seating
- Advance information on upcoming events
Exclusive Experiences
As part of the 2026 season, Club members are invited to step behind the scenes of our mainstage production of Carmen:
- Open Rehearsal with the Director
Wednesday 26 August, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Join Director Cameron Menzies in the rehearsal room for a working session, followed by tea, coffee, and refreshments. - Technical Rehearsal Access – Grand Opera House Belfast
Tuesday 8 September, 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Experience the scale of production as Carmen comes to life on stage.