Irish National Opera | 2026–27 Season Overview

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30 April 2026

Ireland

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Irish National Opera presents a project-based season combining large-scale productions, chamber opera, touring revivals, and new commissions. The 2026–27 season unfolds across venues in Dublin, Wexford, Cork, and internationally, with a strong emphasis on touring and accessibility.

Repertoire & Schedule

Opera

New productions

  • Testament — Tarik O’Regan / Colm Tóibín – July 2026 (world premiere)
  • Carmen — Bizet – November 2026
  • Turandot — Puccini – April 2027
  • Eugene Onegin — Tchaikovsky – May–June 2027

Repertoire

  • The Bartered Bride — Smetana – touring production (Nov–Dec 2026)
  • Les Boréades — Rameau – February–March 2027, including Royal Opera House Linbury Theatre performances
  • Absolute Scenes — staged excerpts from Carmen, Il Barbiere di Siviglia, and Così fan tutte
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