Blackwater Valley Opera
Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival ✨ 26 May - 1 June 2026 ✨️🇮🇪
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Book Dromore Yard Concerts
Magdalene Ho & Friends | Sun 31 May, 3pm
Magdalene Ho & Friends | Sun 31 May, 3pm
Pianist Magdalene Ho returns to Dromore Yard with Pierre Génisson and Elias David Moncado, performing works by Shostakovich, Stravinsky, Saint-Saëns, Ravel, Wieniawski, and Glick.
Finghin and Dearbhla Collins | Sun 31 May, 7pm
Finghin and Dearbhla Collins | Sun 31 May, 7pm
Finghin Collins and Dearbhla Collins in operatic dances for two grand pianos. Dancing Pianos! A Duet of Rhythm & Drama | BVOF 2026 Dromore Yard Concerts.
Niamh O'Sullivan, Gary Beecher | Mon 1 June, 3pm
Niamh O'Sullivan, Gary Beecher | Mon 1 June, 3pm
Book Opera 2026
Acis and Galatea | Tues 26 May, 9.30pm
Acis and Galatea | Tues 26 May, 9.30pm
With Jade Phoenix, Dean Power, Edward Grint, Patrick Hyland, Irish Baroque Orchestra and the BVOF Chorus. Conducted by Oliver-John Ruthven. St Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore Waterford
Acis and Galatea | Thurs 28 May, 9.30pm
Acis and Galatea | Thurs 28 May, 9.30pm
With Jade Phoenix, Dean Power, Edward Grint, Patrick Hyland, Irish Baroque Orchestra and the BVOF Chorus. Conducted by Oliver-John Ruthven. St Carthage’s Cathedral, Lismore Waterford
Irish Salon Opera Series - Samuel Beckett | Sat 30 May
Irish Salon Opera Series - Samuel Beckett | Sat 30 May
Irish Salon Opera Series: The Deserted Village by John William Glover. St Carthage's Cathedral, Lismore. Co. Waterford. BVOF 2026
When Forests Sing | Sat 30 May
When Forests Sing | Sat 30 May
Festival 2026
View 2026 Season Brochure 📰
View 2026 Season Brochure 📰
Operas, recitals, concerts, food and fun – 26 events at 13 historic homes and venues along the Blackwater Valley, centred around Lismore and the spectacular grounds of Lismore Castle.
2026 Irish Times Festivals Guide 📸
2026 Irish Times Festivals Guide 📸
Here’s our round-up of cultural showcases to catch this year, from TradFest and Electric Picnic to West Cork Literary Festival and more
Book Tickets - BVOF 2026 🎟️
Book Tickets - BVOF 2026 🎟️
Book Recitals & Open Air - BVOF 2026 🎟️
Book Recitals & Open Air - BVOF 2026 🎟️
Festival Dining 🍽️
Formal Opera Dining – Lismore Castle, Waterford
Formal Opera Dining – Lismore Castle, Waterford
Formal pre-opera dining in the pop-up Opera Restaurant, set in the magnificent grounds of Lismore Castle. Enjoy a specially curated menu by celebrity chef Eunice Power as part of Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival.
Picnic Dining - Lismore Castle and Dromore Yard
Picnic Dining - Lismore Castle and Dromore Yard
Book picnic dining - a choice of gourmet and table picnics to choose from. Enjoy in the grounds of Lismore Castle and Dromore Yard, Waterford.
Book Wine - Lismore Castle and Dromore Yard
Book Wine - Lismore Castle and Dromore Yard
Brought to you by Tindal Wine Merchants and Searsons Wine Merchants. Blackwater Valley Opera Festival offers a range of fine wines and champagnes for 2026.
Dining Packages - Farmgate, Fullers, Saucy Hen, Barrons +
Dining Packages - Farmgate, Fullers, Saucy Hen, Barrons +
🎟️ Friends & Members
Become a Friend of BVOF 🤝
Become a Friend of BVOF 🤝
Discover the tiered Friends Membership programme at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival – offering priority booking, preferred seating, complimentary tickets, private events with Artistic Director Dieter Kaegi. Enjoy exclusive rewards including a BVOF Friends pin, Kildare Village VIP Card, and invitations to year-round musical gatherings.
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🎥 Watch & Listen
🎬 Festival Highlights
🎬 Festival Highlights
📺 Watch on YouTube
📺 Watch on YouTube
🎧 BVOF on Spotify
🎧 BVOF on Spotify
🏨 Plan Your Visit
🏨 Where to Stay in the Blackwater Valley
🏨 Where to Stay in the Blackwater Valley
Visit Waterford - your stay at our festival. Hotels B&Bs Country Houses Self Catering. Festival accommodation ideas for your trip to the opera.
🎩 What to Wear to the Opera
🎩 What to Wear to the Opera
A stylish blazer or pashmina not only adds to your look but provides warmth as you enjoy the opera at Ireland's Summer Opera Festival. Explore the Castle Gardens
🏞️ Festival Locations
🏞️ Festival Locations
Best festival venues at Ireland's Summer Opera Festival. Discover opera venues in Ireland. Visit venues in Lismore, Cappoquin and Youghal
🌿 Things to Do Nearby
🌿 Things to Do Nearby
💛 Support BVOF
🧑🎓 Discover Opera in Schools
🧑🎓 Discover Opera in Schools
Education outreach programme for primary schools. Discover Opera and Discover Singing for students with BVOF and Music Generation Waterford
🙌 Volunteer With Us
🙌 Volunteer With Us
🏛️ Corporate & Partnerships
💛 Support BVOF
💛 Support BVOF
How you can Support Our Vision. Support Artistic Development. Investing in Talent Development. Corporate Sponsor. Investing in Community and Education
🎓 Bursary Awards
🎓 Bursary Awards
🎖️ Our Festival Partners
🎖️ Our Festival Partners
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