Surrounded by the beautiful formal gardens and wilded woodlands of Holland Park, our canopied open-air auditorium is the perfect place to enjoy critically acclaimed opera in the heart of London.
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Opera Holland Park
A year-round commitment to excellence in opera, centred on an extraordinary three-month summer festival.
Booking now open for Il Portico picnic hampers
Booking is now open to pre-order a picnic hamper from Il Portico to enjoy during your upcoming evening at Opera Holland Park.
Opera Holland Park 2024 Season
28 May – 10 August-
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Tosca
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Tosca
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Tosca
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Opera Holland Park Open Day 2024
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Tosca
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Tosca
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Tosca
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Tosca
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Tosca
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Tosca
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The Royal Ballet School 2024
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The Royal Ballet School 2024
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The Royal Ballet School 2024
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Edgar
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Edgar
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Edgar
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Il segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
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Opera in Song 2024
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Acis and Galatea
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Il segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
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Opera in Song 2024
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Il segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
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Acis and Galatea
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Il segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
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Acis and Galatea
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Il segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
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Il segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
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Acis and Galatea
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Il segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
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Acis and Galatea
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Il segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
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The Yeomen of the Guard
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The Yeomen of the Guard
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The Yeomen of the Guard
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“A stroke of genius. Thrilling and astonishing.”
“The most brilliantly original production of Tosca for decades. ”
“Sensationally good.”
Tosca
Giacomo Puccini 28 May – 22 JuneFeared throughout Rome, a corrupt chief of police meets his match in Puccini’s gripping drama
Find out moreThe Barber of Seville
Gioachino Rossini 4 – 21 JuneA sparkling comedy of intrigue with a hero of many talents
Find out moreIl segreto di Susanna / Pagliacci
Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari Ruggero Leoncavallo 17 July – 3 AugustTwo stories of jealousy from two masters of comedy and tragedy
Find out moreAcis and Galatea
G. F. Handel 19 July – 2 AugustA miniature masterpiece of love, loss and transformation
Find out moreThe Yeomen of the Guard
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan 7 – 10 AugustBroken hearts and broken vows abound in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Shakespearean comedy
Find out moreThe Royal Ballet School 2024
26 – 29 JuneThe Royal Ballet School returns to Opera Holland Park for five dazzling performances in June.
Find out moreOpera in Song 2024
20 June – 21 JulyCurated by baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and the pianist Dylan Perez, the Opera in Song recital series returns for a fourth year, with three recitals from established and emerging singers and pianists, a public masterclass with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, and a concert in celebration of Dame Kiri’s 80th birthday.
Find out morePeter and the Wolf
Sergei Prokofiev 21 JulyThis summer Waterperry Opera Festival’s enchanting family adventure, Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, returns to the Opera Holland Park stage after sell-out performances in 2021 and 2022.
Find out moreSongs on the Steps 2024
Songs on the Steps, a series of seven free lunchtime recitals for picnickers and passers by, returns for a second season.
Find out moreMidsummer Music in the Park
5 JuneScenes and arias from some of Opera Holland Park’s best loved operas, celebrating the 140th anniversary of the Rugby Portobello Trust
Find out moreOpera Holland Park Open Day 2024
2 JuneEver wondered what goes on behind the gates of Opera Holland Park? Join us as we share our passion for opera and give a taste of the inner workings of Opera Holland Park.
Find out moreHappy we!: Handel and the Arcadian idyll
Tue 7 MayConductor and pianist Michael Papadopoulos, critic Robert Thicknesse, soprano Elizabeth Karani and Edward Behrens, editor of Apollo magazine, join Anna Picard to discuss social climbing in eighteenth century London, birdsong, water and the Arcadian landscape of Acis and Galatea.
Find out moreDress rehearsal: Tosca
Thu 23 MayGold Members, Envoys, Ambassadors, Benefactors, Founders and Jubilee Society members are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of Tosca.
Find out morePeter and the Wolf Musical Workshops – Kensington Central Library
Tue 28 MayJoin us for an interactive musical workshop based on Prokofiev’s classic story Peter and the Wolf. Waterperry Festival Opera's fun-filled workshops are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magic of live music through storytelling.
Find out morePeter and the Wolf Musical Workshops – Chelsea Library
Tue 28 MayJoin us for an interactive musical workshop based on Prokofiev’s classic story Peter and the Wolf. Waterperry Festival Opera's fun-filled workshops are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magic of live music through storytelling.
Find out morePeter and the Wolf Musical Workshops – North Kensington Library
Wed 29 MayJoin us for an interactive musical workshop based on Prokofiev’s classic story Peter and the Wolf. Waterperry Festival Opera's fun-filled workshops are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magic of live music through storytelling.
Find out morePeter and the Wolf Musical Workshops – Brompton Library
Wed 29 MayJoin us for an interactive musical workshop based on Prokofiev’s classic story Peter and the Wolf. Waterperry Festival Opera's fun-filled workshops are the perfect way to introduce your child to the magic of live music through storytelling.
Find out moreDress rehearsal: The Barber of Seville
Sun 2 JuneGold Members, Envoys, Ambassadors, Benefactors, Founders and Jubilee Society members are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of The Barber of Seville.
Find out moreDress rehearsal: Double Bill
Mon 15 JulyGold Members, Envoys, Ambassadors, Benefactors, Founders and Jubilee Society members are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of the double bill of Il segreto di Susanna and Pagliacci.
Find out moreDress rehearsal: Acis and Galatea
Tue 16 JulyGold Members, Envoys, Ambassadors, Benefactors, Founders and Jubilee Society members are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of Acis and Galatea.
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