By Dan Walsh
The 74th Wexford Festival Opera came to a glorious close on Saturday night after 16 incredible days and nights.
Wexford Festival Opera asked WexfordLocal.com to reflect its appreciation. “A very special thank you to everyone who joined us; whether you came for one performance or immersed yourself in the full line-up, we hope you enjoyed every moment – and we hope we’ll see you again next year.
“We are so grateful to the supremely talented conductors, directors, singers, dancers, designers and musicians who gave everything to their craft, as well as to the dedicated staff, volunteers, and crew who worked tirelessly behind the scenes. Their enthusiasm and passion made each moment on stage – and beyond – truly unforgettable. Special thanks also to our funders, donors, friends and supporters who make the festival possible.
Now it is time to look forward to Wexford Festival Opera – the 75th anniversary festival!
Next year’s 75th Anniversary Festival is an incredible milestone and a very special birthday for Wexford, and for our Wexford Festival Opera family all around the world. Taking place over 17 days from 15th October to 31st October, it is built around the theme The Best of: one for the head, one for the heart, one for fun.
Tickets go on sale for Friends of the Festival from 22 April and general booking opens 6 May.
Some operas planned for 2026 include The Rose of Castile (Michael William Balfe, 1857) which was the first opera in Wexford’s Theatre Royal in 1951, and another interesting production is The First Festival (Alberto Caruso with Libretto by Colm Tóibín, 2026)
We look forward to seeing you in Wexford in 2026 as we bring these legendary stories to the stage. More updates to come!
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