Combining romance, revolution and intrigue, Puccini’s opera is a full-blooded drama.

Tosca

Royal Opera House

Set in Rome, 1800, Puccini's sweeping operatic thriller combines romance, revolution and a devastating twist.

Batten down the hatches. Strike the colours. The pirates are back. The ENO’s smash-hit production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s swashbuckling farce returns shortly – and is set to get audiences toe-tapping along all over again.

The Pirates of Penzance

London Coliseum

Ben Duke’s electric work asks: what if Medea had a chance to tell her own story?

Ruination

Experience the poignant beauty of Puccini's "La rondine" under the baton of Sir Antonio Pappano at the Barbican on Tuesday, 10 December 2024, at 7pm. This concert performance, featuring surtitles for an immersive experience, showcases the talents of Nadine Sierra as Magda, alongside Serena Gamberoni, Michael Fabiano, Paul Appleby, Ashley Riches, Sarah Dufresne, Angela Schisano, and Marvic Monreal in supporting roles. The London Symphony Chorus and Orchestra bring to life this story of love constrained by societal norms, glowing with melody and orchestral color.

This special evening marks nearly 30 years since Sir Antonio Pappano's first encounter with the LSO, revisiting the opera that captures the longing for love against a backdrop of family disapproval. The performance promises a rhapsodic and romantic journey, light on its feet yet rich with emotion, concluding at approximately 9:05 pm after a 20-minute interval. A repeat performance will be held on 12 December.

Tickets are available at various price points, with a £4 booking fee per online or phone transaction. Discounts are available for multiple bookings, young people, students, and groups, with free companion tickets for Barbican Access Members. Don't miss this opportunity to dive deeper into the world of Italian opera with Sir Antonio Pappano and the LSO in a season that explores music filled with love and passion.

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Puccini La rondine

Barbican Centre

Return for a Christmas treat or experience your first opera with Puccini’s famous love story.

La Boheme

The magic of the Grimm tales comes to life in this mischievous production. A fairy tale adventure for all.

Hansel and Gretel

Jakub Hruša conducts Claus Guth’s Olivier award-winning production of Janáček’s Jenůfa. A gripping opera of shame, betrayal and redemption. 

Jenůfa

Set in the heart of Mayfair, the Lansdowne Club’s exclusive Grade II listed ballroom is an elegant backdrop to this intimate evening of song. The night begins with a welcome drink at 7:00 PM followed by the performance at 7:30 PM and post-concert reception with the artists.

Lluís Calvet i Pey and James Southall Salon Concert

The Lansdowne Club

Ahead of its world premiere, cast and creatives explore the challenges and processes of transforming Thomas Vinterberg’s cult film into a bold new opera.



Insights: Festen

Verdi’s sharply relevant opera of love and war returns to the Royal Opera House.

Aida

Mozart’s famous opera is a whirlwind comedy of betrothal, betrayal and deliciously bad behaviour.

The Marriage of Figaro

Impassioned singing meets dreamlike dance in two compelling pieces from The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet inspired by Greek myth.

Phaedra + Minotaur

Carlos Acosta’s acclaimed dance company explore traditional Cuban influences through contemporary dance.

Folclor

Celebrated internationally in the bel canto repertory, Marie-Nicole Lemieux and Opera Rara’s Artist Ambassador Michael Spyres have performed in the world’s most prestigious opera houses and concert halls. Carlo Rizzi, who joins them at the piano, enjoys a long-standing reputation as one of the world’s foremost opera conductors.

Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Michael Spyres & Carlo Rizzi: Donizetti and Friends

Cadogan Hall 

The untamable heroine of Bizet’s ever-popular opera returns.

Carmen

Damiano Michieletto’s searing production returns, casting a new light on the lust, violence and passion of Bizet’s ever-popular opera.

Opera North is thrilled to present its first-ever performances of Giuseppe Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra," a riveting opera set in 14th-century Genoa, filled with political intrigue and personal tragedy. This concert staging event will take place from April 24 to May 24, 2025, across various prestigious venues including St Georges Hall in Bradford, Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, The Glasshouse in Gateshead, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hull City Hall, and the Southbank Centre.

"Simon Boccanegra" tells the compelling story of a former pirate turned people's champion, Simon Boccanegra, and his decades-long feud with political rival and nobleman, Jacopo Fiesco. The twist in their tale comes from the deep family ties they share, with one being the father and the other the grandfather of Amelia, adding layers of love, loss, and reconciliation to the narrative. The opera, which premiered in 1857 and was later revised in 1881 by Verdi and librettist Arrigo Boito, is celebrated for its Shakespearean drama and contains Verdi’s passionate plea for peace and unity, especially in its famous Council Chamber scene.

The cast includes Roland Wood as Simon Boccanegra, Brindley Sherratt as Jacopo Fiesco, Andrés Presno as Gabriele Adorno, and Mandla Mndebele as Paolo Albiani, under the baton of conductor Antony Hermus and direction by PJ Harris. This production follows Opera North's acclaimed concert stagings of other large-scale Italian classics, promising an unmissable event for opera enthusiasts.

The opera will be sung in Italian with English subtitles, ensuring it is accessible to a wide audience. The running time is approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes. Ticket prices start from £16, with digital and printed programs available for purchase in advance. Additionally, Opera North offers various discounts and membership options, including season ticket packages and under 30s memberships, to make this cultural experience accessible to everyone.

For those eager to secure their seats early, booking dates vary by location, with priority booking available for Friends of Opera North. This is a unique opportunity to experience the dark-hued grandeur and excitement of Verdi's music live, in a production that promises to captivate with its intense emotion and dramatic storytelling.

Simon Boccanegra

Bradford Theatres

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Hull City Hall

Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

Southbank Centre

Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall

Gods and mortals battle in the second chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle.

Die Walküre

Join us for a remarkable evening with the London Symphony Orchestra as we present "Janáček The Excursions of Mr Brouček" under the baton of Sir Simon Rattle. This concert performance, enriched with surtitles for an immersive experience, is set to take place at the iconic Barbican on Sunday, 4th May 2025, at 7pm.

Leoš Janáček's "The Excursions of Mr Brouček" is a witty, satirical opera that takes you on an off-beat journey through art, lunar travel, nationalism, and the peculiar world of sausages. The opera spans approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20-minute interval, and promises an evening filled with laughter and exceptional music. The story follows the beer-guzzling, sausage-loving Mr. Brouček as he embarks on fantastical travels to the moon and back to the 15th century, only to find himself hilariously out of place.

The performance will showcase the talents of Peter Hoare as Brouček, alongside a stellar cast including Aleš Briscein, Lucy Crowe, Gyula Orendt, and many more, accompanied by the Tenebrae choir. The concert is a testament to Janáček's colorful score and vividly-drawn characters, brought to life by the London Symphony Orchestra's world-class musicians.

Tickets are available in a range of prices to suit all budgets, with a booking fee applicable per online or phone transaction. Additionally, the event offers various discounts, including Wildcards for guaranteed entry with seat allocation on the day, Multibuy Discounts, and special rates for groups, students, and young people.

Don't miss this uproarious journey with Mr. Brouček, a concert performance that promises not only to entertain but to enchant with the gossamer web of dreams, the mystery of lunar landscapes, and the gloominess of long-past ages. Book your tickets now for an unforgettable night at the Barbican with the London Symphony Orchestra and Sir Simon Rattle.

Opera events in London

Tosca

Royal Opera House

Tosca

Royal Opera House

The Pirates of Penzance

English National Opera

Ruination

Royal Opera House

Puccini La rondine

London Symphony Orchestra

La Boheme

Royal Opera House

Hansel and Gretel

Royal Opera House

Jenůfa

Royal Opera House

Lluís Calvet i Pey and Ja...

Opera Rara

Insights: Festen

Royal Opera House

Aida

Royal Opera House

The Marriage of Figaro

English National Opera

Phaedra + Minotaur

Royal Opera House

Folclor

Royal Opera House

Marie-Nicole Lemieux, Mic...

Opera Rara

Carmen

Royal Opera House

Carmen

Royal Opera House

Simon Boccanegra

Opera North

Die Walküre

Royal Opera House

Janáček The Excursions of...

London Symphony Orchestra