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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 cycle. 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]

It's a packed week at the National Opera House, Sing Out Loud  will raise the roof as primary school children take to th...
09/11/2026

It's a packed week at the National Opera House, Sing Out Loud will raise the roof as primary school children take to the stage for a week long run of shows. Women in Technical Theatre is a great chance for young female students to learn about working behind the scenes in a Theatre. Not only that...join us this week for Science Week, as we dive into the fascinating world of water!

This year's theme, 'Water: From Molecule to Ocean', invites us to explore the wonders of water, from the tiniest bubbles to the vastness of our oceans. We have some terrific shows lined up to bring science to life, spark curiosity and discover the amazing science behind how bubbles are made. Free Shows, but Booking Essential.

Get ready for a week of fun, discovery and water wonders!
👉www.nationaloperahouse.ie

Final performance of his tour in Wexford tonight!  Wexford awaits.  Niall Breslin & The Polaris QuartetThe Place that ha...
08/11/2026

Final performance of his tour in Wexford tonight! Wexford awaits.

Niall Breslin & The Polaris Quartet
The Place that has Never Been Wounded
Sunday, 8 November 2026 - 7.30 PM
Tickets: €30 - €35 + Facility Fee
👉https://rebrand.ly/rncnpcc

Final show of year tomorrow night National Opera House

What a year it has been

Last handful of tix in link in comments

We were delighted to host the SETU students graduation today. Huge Congratulations to all the graduates👏The National Ope...
06/11/2026

We were delighted to host the SETU students graduation today. Huge Congratulations to all the graduates👏

The National Opera House has a number of venue spaces for hire, from conferences & seminars to meetings & graduations, and our partners at La Vista Cafe Restaurant are on hand to provide premiere catering for all events:

Visit👉https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/venue-hire/our-venues-and-spaces

Class is in session & so is the celebration. 🥂🎓

​We are so proud here at La Vista to provide the catering for the conferrings at the National Opera House. There’s nothing quite like celebrating hard work & academic success with great company & exceptional food. 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓🥂🍴

​To all the graduates today congratulations from the whole team at La Vista.🎉 💙🩶

⭐Just Announced⭐MCD Presents Aoife Dunne - Good GriefPlus Special GuestsSaturday, 29 May 2027 - 7.30 PMTickets:: €40 + F...
06/11/2026

⭐Just Announced⭐

MCD Presents Aoife Dunne - Good Grief
Plus Special Guests
Saturday, 29 May 2027 - 7.30 PM
Tickets:: €40 + Facility Fee
👉https://rebrand.ly/36j0y83

Aoife Dunne is one of the fastest rising new faces of Irish comedy, and is also a poet, and storyteller with a growing online audience across Instagram and TikTok. Her work blends humour and heart, often exploring themes of grief and resilience with honesty and wit.

📢After a phenomenally successful run at the Gaiety Theatre last week, we are thrilled to be bringing Myra's Story to the...
05/11/2026

📢After a phenomenally successful run at the Gaiety Theatre last week, we are thrilled to be bringing Myra's Story to the National Opera House next May

Myra's Story is a gripping, emotional and darkly humorous journey through one woman's struggle for survival. An unforgettable performance filled with heart, compassion and powerful storytelling.

“A fine display of Irish storytelling” – Everything Theatre

Myra's Story
Saturday 8th May 2027: 2.30Pm & 7.30 PM
Tickets: €25-€35 + Facility Fee
👉https://rebrand.ly/7qpmpw0

05/11/2026

📣Musicians - Listen Up!!!

Applications are now open for the Music Network Capital Awards - a great scheme supporting both groups and individual musicians🎵

✨NEW SHOW✨Gee Atherton - HOLD TIGHT: Presented by Speakers from the EdgeSaturday 17th April 2027: 7.30 PMTickets: €24/€2...
04/11/2026

✨NEW SHOW✨
Gee Atherton - HOLD TIGHT: Presented by Speakers from the Edge
Saturday 17th April 2027: 7.30 PM
Tickets: €24/€21 Concession + Facility Fee
👉https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/whats-on/gee-atherton-hold-fast

Gee Atherton is a mountain biking legend; first British male and two-time UCI DH World Champion, multiple World Cup race and series champion, Red Bull Hardline winner and Red Bull Rampage rider, as well as the star of the Ridgeline series where he seeks out seemingly ‘unrideable’ mountain ridges to ride on two wheels. One of the toughest riders on the planet, Gee has walked away, and overcome serious injuries, from some insane crashes.

Atherton

Some of you may recognise Abigail Way? This talented lady not only works at our Box Office at the National Opera House, ...
04/11/2026

Some of you may recognise Abigail Way? This talented lady not only works at our Box Office at the National Opera House, but is also playing the part of Queen Tuya at Oyster Lane Theatre Group musical The Prince of Egypt.👑👑

Don't miss the chance to see Abigail and the rest of the wonderful cast - shows run from Sunday 22nd - Thursday 26th November
Tickets selling fast...👉https://www.nationaloperahouse.ie/whats-on/oyster-lane-theatre-group-presents

✨We have a packed line-up this  November - here 's Part.2 of what's coming up✨
03/11/2026

✨We have a packed line-up this November - here 's Part.2 of what's coming up✨

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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