Our 2026 Festival Programme is here. See it all on https://www.waterperryoperafestival.co.uk/2026-la-boheme? More details below
Explore our 2026 Festival Schedule
What’s On in 2026
LA BOHÈME Giacomo Puccini
Puccini’s La Bohème unfolds in a dreamlike Waterperry of the 1938–45 era, where Celtic earthiness meets bohemian artistry. Expect soaring music, wild beauty, laughter, and heartbreak in an unforgettable night of opera beneath the stars.
The Elixir of Love Gaetano Donizetti
Donizetti’s The Elixir of Love bursts to life at a village harvest fair, where a fast‑talking elixir seller, a self‑styled charmer, and two stubborn hearts set off romance, rivalry, and irresistible community spirit under lanterns and bunting.
Peter Rabbit’s Musical Adventures
Join Peter Rabbit on a magical garden adventure in this charming retelling of Beatrix Potter’s beloved tale, brought to life with Haydn’s string quartets. A perfect introduction to classical music for children - and fun for all ages!
Music in the Ballroom
This intimate ballroom concert series shines a light on the richness of the human voice. Across four events, different voice types take centre stage, revealing how character, emotion, and storytelling live within the music.
Living Light: Visions of an Abbess
Staged in the intimate church at Waterperry, this immersive production weaves Hildegard von Bingen’s music with text and movement, inviting audiences into a luminous world of sound, spirituality, and visionary imagination.
Serenades
Unwind in the Garden Glade at Waterperry Opera Festival for a relaxed afternoon of music, where Dvořák’s glowing serenades meet sparkling extracts from The Marriage of Figaro - a joyful blend of lyric warmth and operatic wit.
Last Night at the Opera
Bring the 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival to a stunning close with Last Night at the Opera - an unforgettable evening of opera’s greatest hits, featuring four sensational soloists, our festival orchestra, and conductor Bertie Baigent on the mainstage.
2026 Booking Dates
• 3 March – Platinum Patrons (personalised booking)
• 10 March – Patrons and Benefactors
• 17 March – Gold and Silver Friends
• 24 March – Bronze Friends
• 31st March – General Booking Opens
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