Welsh National Opera

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Today – we're eighty years old. Since our first premiere in 1946 we've strived to make exceptional opera. Today marks a new era in our Company history. Keep an eye on our social media this evening for a major announcement. Llun | Photo @jonpountney

Tomorrow we're 80. Prepare for the OP-ERA of the future. Announcements to follow on our Facebook & Instagram tomorrow.

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Welsh National Opera is looking to appoint an exceptional new Music Director. We are looking for an outstanding musician with vision, curiosity and a passion for the future of opera. Learn more here: buff.ly/jV0BUzD 📷️ @JonPountney1

Discover the historical treasures of WNO ✨️ Join us later this week at our special Costume and Prop Sale, where you can browse and buy items that have graced our stages across decades of storytelling! Learn more: buff.ly/yP0pc2l

We’re recruiting a Touring Wardrobe Technician! If you’re passionate about high‑quality costume work and love being part of a creative touring team, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about the role here: buff.ly/d9ILxk2

Brecon! It’s time to celebrate. WNO Orchestra will be going on the road with A New Year's Celebration from tomorrow onwards. Grab your tickets now.

Merry Christmas / Nadolig Llawen from everyone here at Welsh National Opera. 🎄

Need a last-minute gift for the opera fan in your life? Gift them tickets to our Spring 2026 Season, from The Flying Dutchman to Blaze of Glory! There’s something for everyone.

Last minute shopping? You can support Welsh National Opera while you shop online. It’s quick, easy, and it helps keep our work on stage. Shop now: buff.ly/4mwbal0

‘Seiniau’r Nadolig’- ein cyngerdd olaf fel Corws cyn y gwyliau! / ‘Sounds of Christmas’- last concert before Christmas! #Chorus⁩ ⁦@OperaCenCymru⁩ ⁦@WelshNatOpera⁩ #GerddiSoffia #Caerdydd @SophiaGardens #Caerdydd #operasingerlife

Sneak peak - watch our Chorus rehearsing the enchanting Welsh lullaby Suo Gân ✨ Hear this, and lots more, live in the magical Spiegeltent in Sophia Gardens this Thursday evening! Book now: wno.org.uk/whats-on/the-s…

What piece of festive music instantly puts you in the Christmas mood? Tell us your go-to seasonal favourite!

Give the gift of opera this season 🎁 A WNO Friends membership is the perfect present for the opera lover in your life. Offering a year of benefits including priority booking, our supporters newsletter and more! Learn more: buff.ly/4uB0PVR

WNO x Trinity Laban We were delighted to perform a side by side with the young talented musicians from Trinity Laban Conservatoire. A fantastic day of shared learning, music-making and collaboration, and another bright glimpse into the future of orchestral talent.

Join conductor Christopher Ward and award-winning mezzo-soprano Justina Gringytė with WNO Orchestra for a concert full of heart. Be whisked away by Florence Price’s Adoration, Berlioz’s Les Nuits d'été and Bruckner’s Symphony No 4. 👉 buff.ly/trkhS6T

Goodbye 2025. Hello 2026. ✨ Step into the new year in true Viennese style. Enjoy waltzes, polkas and dances from Strauss II, Dvořák and Brahms, performed by WNO Orchestra with Concertmaster David Adams and Associate Artists Owain Rowlands and Ross Fettes.

The Big Give has now ended and we cannot thank you enough. With your help, we’ve raised a whopping £46,631. Your generosity will make a real difference as we work towards greener touring and long-term environmental goals.

Missing the Summer? Our Summertime Soiree returns in 2026. Join WNO Orchestra, Tara Erraught and Harry Ogg for a radiant summer concert. From Schumman to Vaughan Williams, there will be something for everyone. Learn more: buff.ly/X5QDB2m