National Opera House

National Opera House Ireland's National Opera House All walnut-lined auditorium, calling to mind the interior of a stringed instrument.
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Ireland's National Opera House

A state-of-the-art auditorium tactfully inserted into a dense, historic urban plan; a “secret gem” tucked away behind a reinstated street-front. Lighting bridges within the room, precision-crafted to be shown off, like the bridges of a stringed instrument. Stage and forestage layout and technology allow the presentation of six different performances in a three day c

ycle. Excellent sight-lines, optimised for performance on the forestage, in accordance with the Wexford Festival Opera tradition. Horseshoe-shaped balconies, where the audiences in the upper levels are brought into better contact with the stage, enhance the performance experience for audiences and performers alike. This layout, which was largely abandoned in 20th Century design, enhances the atmosphere by populating the side walls of the auditorium, making the audience more ‘visible’ to itself. The operational flexibility given by the orchestra pit lifts, and the stage and backstage facilities, together with the horse shoe-shaped balconies, arguably qualify National Opera House as Ireland’s first fully-specified purpose-built opera house. Box Office: +353 53 912 2144
General Office: +353 53 912 2400
Email: [email protected]

The incredible Bridge Drama are coming back to the National Opera House for this unmissable court room drama... Don't mi...
30/08/2026

The incredible Bridge Drama are coming back to the National Opera House for this unmissable court room drama... Don't miss it!!

Tickets for our production of Witness For The Prosecution are selling so fast!! Thank you so much! 🙏 If you haven’t got yours, just click on link below 👇
Bridge Drama is delighted to bring Agatha Christie’s classic courtroom drama to the stage. Set against the intrigue and tension of a murder trial, Witness for the Prosecution is a captivating story of love, loyalty, betrayal and deception. As the evidence unfolds and witnesses take the stand, the audience is invited to question who can be trusted and where the truth really lies.
With plenty of twists, suspense and unforgettable characters, we hope you enjoy joining us for this gripping and entertaining production.

https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/whats-on/witness-for-the-prosecution

One of the most engaging and hilarious charachters in the game of Rugby Union. Don't miss:  An Evening with Nigel Owens!...
29/08/2026

One of the most engaging and hilarious charachters in the game of Rugby Union. Don't miss: An Evening with Nigel Owens!!!🏉🏉

👉Tuesday 15th December

Act One Presents are delighted to bring you an evening with one of the world’s top Rugby Referees Nigel Owens MBE.Nigel is one of the most engaging and humorous characters in the game of Rugby...

Delighted and honoured to host Noel Culleton's new book launch 'Nature's Music' last night. Huge congratulations to Noel...
28/08/2026

Delighted and honoured to host Noel Culleton's new book launch 'Nature's Music' last night. Huge congratulations to Noel and to all who joined him in this special evening👏👏

OPEN YOURSELF TO CULTURE!Friday, 18 September 2026 - 6.15 PM onwardsFREEFull programme here 👉  https://rebrand.ly/4q6s7g...
28/08/2026

OPEN YOURSELF TO CULTURE!
Friday, 18 September 2026 - 6.15 PM onwards
FREE
Full programme here 👉 https://rebrand.ly/4q6s7g1

Join us in the National Opera House for Culture Night 2026. Starting off at 6.15 PM, experience a variety stellar live musical events - suitable for all ages! A chance to listen to what you enjoy and to challenge yourself to hear something new.

Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the ; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts.

Support our friends Oyster Lane Theatre Group to help raise funds for this wonderful musical.🎼Coming soon to the Nationa...
28/08/2026

Support our friends Oyster Lane Theatre Group to help raise funds for this wonderful musical.🎼

Coming soon to the National Opera House, don't miss:
The Prince of Egypt - The Musical

📅 Nov 22nd- 26th: 7.30 PM
Tickets: €20 - €32 + Facility Fee

👉https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/whats-on/oyster-lane-theatre-group-presents

You could win a trolley full of shopping worth €150 when you shop at Pettitts SuperValu in St Aidans tomorrow or Saturday. Some of the Oyster Lane gang will be there from 11 - 5 each day to help you!!🛒🛒🛒

All in aid of our upcoming show
'The Prince of Egypt - The Musical' 🏺

If you are not in doing the shopping but would still like to be in with a chance to win, simply revolut €2 for one line or €5 for three lines and leave your name and number so we can contact you if you're a winner...🎉
Revolut :

Thanks in advance for all your support in helping us on our journey to Egypt.🌊

One very happy audience member summed up our recent sell-out Christy Moore concerts perfectly....👌And we couldn't agree ...
27/08/2026

One very happy audience member summed up our recent sell-out Christy Moore concerts perfectly....👌

And we couldn't agree more. What a special two nights! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, shared the memories and help make these concerts so incredible🥰

Carroll Promotions

27/08/2026

Free Community Dates at the National Opera House 2027 - Open Call!

Closing Date Friday 2nd October 2026

Wexford County Council is committed to the promotion of arts and culture in the community, as highlighted in the County Arts Plan, whose mission is to engage, enable and enrich our communities through quality access to the arts.

We are delighted to offer, in partnership with the National Opera House, a series of subsidised community dates in the National Opera House during 2027.

We invite expressions of interest from community groups for a subsidised community date

Closing date for applications: Friday 2nd October 2026

Email applications to: [email protected]

The subsidised Community Date covers:
• Facilities: Hire of theatre for the day including all in-house sound and lighting, box office (including 24-hour online service), dressing rooms, green room, bar(s), toilets.
• Staff: Duty Manager and FOH team, Technical Supervisor, Box Office staff, Stage Door Staff and Bar Staff.
• Utilities: Heat, Lighting, Cleaning.
• PR/Marketing: support in promoting your event.

The subsidised Community Date does not cover:
• Box Office Charges (3% Spektrix fee & 2% Admin fee + 23% VAT applies)
• Technical Staff required to operate your event

Eligibility Criteria
To apply you must be:
• A community group of interest, art/music groups or a school
• The community group must be based in Co. Wexford
• The event must be for community and/or fundraising purposes
• The group is not eligible to apply if they have already received a free
community date in 2025 or 2026.

For Full details on how to apply please visit: https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/arts-and-culture/grants-supports-and-opportunities/wexford-county-council-open-call-community-dates-national-opera-house-2027

Handel's MessiahIrish Baroque Orchestra and ChoirWednesday, 16 December 2026 - 7.30 PMTickets: €27 / €22 Conc + Facility...
26/08/2026

Handel's Messiah
Irish Baroque Orchestra and Choir
Wednesday, 16 December 2026 - 7.30 PM
Tickets: €27 / €22 Conc + Facility Fee
Early bird offer until Sept 7: €25 / €20 Conc + Facility Fee
👉https://rebrand.ly/26q13ds

The season is changing and thoughts turn to what to do when the evenings turn dark and cold. Irish Baroque Orchestra brings the light and warm back to the NOH with the inspiring and powerful Handel's Messiah. A seasonal favourite!

✨NEW SHOW ON SALE✨Celine Byrne: A Christmas CelebrationFriday, 18th December 2026 - 7.30 PMTickets: €30 + Facility Fee👉h...
25/08/2026

✨NEW SHOW ON SALE✨
Celine Byrne: A Christmas Celebration
Friday, 18th December 2026 - 7.30 PM
Tickets: €30 + Facility Fee
👉https://rebrand.ly/jrq54k1

Get into the festive spirit and join Celine Byrne for her one night only "Christmas Celebration” concert. Packed full of captivating Christmas carols and beloved opera and operetta songs, accompanied by piano and strings, this festive performance will include popular Christmas favourites like “O Holy Night”, “Silent Night”, “O Mio Babbino Caro”, “Nella Fantasia”, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” and “In the Bleak Midwinter”, to name but a few.
Having recently returned from her critically acclaimed performances of Tosca in Austria and Madama Butterfly in Malta, we can't wait for her return to the National Opera House.
🌟Early booking is advised🌟

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Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
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