Double opera debut and dazzling performances mark landmark year for Blackwater Valley Opera Festival
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival wrapped up its most ambitious festival to date, attracting more than 5,000 people to a packed seven-day programme of opera, concerts, and recitals. With both ticketed and free events staged across Waterford and East Cork, the festival showcased some of Ireland and Europe’s finest classical performers and introduced new audiences to the power of live opera in remarkable settings. Local school children were the first to get a glimpse of what lay in store for lucky
Opera returns to the Blackwater Valley: a vibrant week of music, culture, and flavour awaits
In just two weeks, the magic of live opera will once again sweep through the Blackwater Valley, marking the highly anticipated return of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival. From 27th May to 2nd June, over 5,000 guests are expected to enjoy an unforgettable week-long celebration of music, culture, and exceptional food in beautiful surroundings. For the first time, the festival will present two full opera productions, featuring some of Ireland’s most internationally renowned artists, set against the
BVOF Supports Further Rising Stars Aimee Kearney and Georgina Cassidy
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival has announced two new recipients of its 2025 Bursary Awards, presented in support of emerging operatic talent. Following the recent award to soprano Eva Kavanagh, this year's bursaries have also been granted to soprano Aimee Kearney and pianist Georgina Cassidy. Each artist will receive €5,000 to support their professional development and musical careers. As part of Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2025, taking place from 27 May to 2 June, Eva Kavanagh will appear in the
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival Supports Bright Future of Irish Opera
Blackwater Valley Opera Festival Supports Bright Future of Irish Opera Blackwater Valley Opera Festival has announced that soprano Eva Kavanagh is the first-ever recipient of the Bríd Phelan Emerging Talent Award, supported by Kildare Village. The €6,000 bursary was presented after a special performance at Kildare Village, held to celebrate one month to go until the 2025 festival, which takes place from 27 May to 2 June. This new award, to be presented annually from 2025 to 2029, forms part of BVOF’s
World-class opera on your doorstep
Exclusive local access – tickets from just €40 and €50 for two major opera productions at Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2025 As the summer season approaches, Blackwater Valley Opera Festival is set to bring world-class music and vibrant cultural activity to Lismore and the wider region from 26 May to 2 June. Local businesses and residents are invited to take advantage of specially priced tickets – €40 and €50 – for two outstanding opera productions as part of this year’s festival. At the heart of the
