Blackwater Valley Opera Festival

28th May-3rd June

Venue: Various
Website: www.blackwatervalleyoperafestival.com

Ireland’s most beautiful opera festival is held in the beautiful surroundings of Lismore castle, and historic houses along the Blackwater river in Co. Waterford.   Schools’ night opera performances on 28^th May: Don Pasquale in Lismore Castle, and 31^st May: Masterpiece Series of Recitals with free pizzas for schoolchildren in Dromore Yard, are now full (waiting list in event of cancellations).

Family-friendly events take place on Thurs 30^th May at 12pm with Arias From Our Favourite Operas in  Villierstown Church, adults €20-30 concessions.  Sat 1^st June at 12pm: Masterpiece Series of Recitals in St Carthages Cathedral, Lismore. 2018 RDS Music Bursary Winner Killian White on cello, accompanied by Maire Carroll on piano. Tickets €10-20 concessions. Kids under 12 go free. (All children must be accompanied by an adult). Finally, on Sun 2^nd June at 3pm: Simon Harden Organ Masterpiece Series of Recitals, with Dearbhla Nolan on trumpet – in St Carthage’s Catholic church. Tickets €10-20 concessions. Kids under 12 go free. (All children must be accompanied by an adult). Bookings at   www.blackwatervalleyoperafestival.com