Festival Opera NZ

"The most exciting thing I've seen for years!" The reviews are in! And this video speaks for itself. Grab your very last chance to see Festival Opera's summe...

Don't miss your chance to see a world-class opera, live in Napier at a very special price of $25. ⁠ ⁠ Festival Opera performing 3pm, at the Napier Municipal The...

Are you in the Deco spirit yet?⁠ ⁠ Tickets to Festival Opera's double bill available now for $25 - playing this weekend at the Napier Municipal Theatre.⁠ ⁠ Get ...

We're so excited to share a first glance of our double bill performance of Purcell's Dido & Aeneas' and Puccini's Gianni Schicchi - showing this weekend! ⁠ ⁠ Tw...

Hear a spine-tingling rendition of Puccini's incredible O Mio Babbino Caro live in Napier this weekend. Get your last minute tickets to Dido & Aeneas and Giann...

Yesterday we welcomed guests into our rehearsal space for our open rehearsal day! Our audience was treated to two sessions - one for each opera - of working reh...

What can you expect from our double-bill performance? 🎭 The perfect mix of comedy and tragedy! Immerse yourself in the intense emotions of Dido & Aeneas, a hea...

The 2025 season begins || It feels amazing to come together again with a group that feels like home. A gorgeous feeling to welcome PPV graduates and guest artis...

More than beautiful outfits, opera costumes are masterpieces of clever design, with hidden pockets for props and smart tricks for quick changes. Performers can ...

✨Open Rehearsal Alert!✨ Here’s your chance to take a peek ‘behind the curtain’ as we prepare for our double-bill performance of Dido & Aeneas and Gianni Schicc...

Opera is for everyone! We believe the beauty of live opera should be accessible to all. That’s why we’re offering tickets to our double-bill performance of Di...

Botanic Beats is Back! Mark your calendar for the return of Napier’s favourite free summer concert. 👉 Thursday, January 23rd 👉 6pm – 8pm 👉 Napier Botanical...

Dido & Aeneas – A Timeless Tale of Love, Betrayal, and Fate This February, experience the beauty and drama of Dido & Aeneas, one of the most iconic works of Ba...

Gianni Schicchi – A Hilarious Tale of Greed, Deception, and Family Drama This February, Festival Opera dives into the comedic brilliance of Puccini’s Gianni Sc...

✨ Calling all volunteers! ✨ Festival Opera is just over a month away from presenting Dido & Aeneas and Gianni Schicchi – a captivating double-bill at the Napie...