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Your voice has power! O mio babbino caro – the beloved aria from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi – is one of opera’s most iconic moments. Sung by Lauretta as she pl...

At Festival Opera, we’re passionate about nurturing homegrown talent, and projectprimavolta (PPV) is at the heart of this mission. Every year, this transformati...

Some trivia for your Christmas table... Have you ever wondered where the term “Diva” comes from? The word "diva" originates from the Italian for “goddess”, and...

Planning the perfect art_deco_festival weekend? Don’t forget to add a world-class operatic performance to your itinerary! 🎭 Experience the passion and tragedy...

Botanic Beats is back! Napier’s most relaxed free summer concert returns to the beautiful Botanical Gardens Amphitheatre on January 23rd. Start the evening wi...

Have you heard the news? Tickets for our 2025 double bill – Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi – are just $25 🎫❤️ We’re making opera accessi...

Forget socks and scented candles – give the gift of Opera this Christmas! 🎁 Treat your loved ones to a spectacular performance featuring two iconic operas: Pur...

Introducing our Dido and Aeneas lead—Tomairangi Henare, in the role of Aeneas! 🌟🎶 Nuhaka-born baritone Tomairangi is a Project Prima Volta alumnus, a student o...

Welcome back, Kate Manahi—taking the stage this year as Dido in Dido and Aeneas! 🎭🎵 Hailing from Hawke’s Bay, mezzo-soprano Kate is a Project Prima Volta and N...

Please join us in welcoming Jordan Fonoti-Fuimaono to the stage this year as Rinuccio in Gianni Schicchi! ✨🎵 A graduate of The University of Waikato with First...

Prepare to be enchanted by Katherine Winitana as Lauretta in Gianni Schicchi! 🎭🎵 Hailing from Ngāti Kahungunu and Ngāariki Kaiputahi, Flaxmere-born soprano Kat...

We’re delighted to welcome back Hastings-born baritone Samuel McKeever—this year in the lead role of Gianni Schicchi! ✨🎶 A graduate of The Kōkī New Zealand Sch...

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Join us for an unforgettable season as Festival Opera presents its 2025 double bill: Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi. In Dido & Aeneas, e...

Who remembers last time Festival Opera presented a double bill? Cav + Pag was an absolute hit with our audiences back in 2020! Check out some of the feedback w...