The Top 7 Opera Houses in the UK

Whether you prefer Shakespearean classics featuring unhinged kings or Italian love torn tragedies of epic proportions, we have the very best opera houses in the UK and their must-see productions…

Best Opera Houses in the UK

1. Garsington Opera

Situated in the rolling Chiltern Hills of Buckinghamshire, and only an hour away from London, Garsington Opera offers a collection of great artistic talent and quality. Their 2020 season commences on 28 May featuring Un Giorno di Regno, Mitridate, re di Ponto, Rusalka and Fidelio. Find the full programme here.

2. Grange Park Opera

A former Great British Brand, Grange Park Opera is housed in The Theatre in the Woods, a five-tier opera house at 500-year-old West Horsley Place, on the edge of London and close to the Surrey Hills. Known as a demi-Eden, visitors can enjoy the historic walled gardens, sun-dappled woodland, a 300-year old orchard and the sprawling ancient house, West Horsley Place. Not to mention the entertainment; the summer lineup features La Gioconda, Meet Me in St. Louis, Ballet in the Woods with guest artists from The Royal Ballet, and even a Pimlico Opera production of Hairspray. Find the full programme here.

3. Glyndebourne

On the 28th of May in 1934, the very first Glyndebourne Opera Festival began, and has since been the centre of growing talent and beautiful productions. The original, exuberant outdoor cultural opera extravaganza will present a 2020 summer programme including 20th Century tragedy Dialogues des Carmélites, romantic comedy L’elisir d’amore and George Frideric Handel’s Alcina. Find the full programme here.

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4. Nevill Holt Opera

While it only had its first season in 2013, the Nevill Holt Opera has gone from strength to strength and provided continuous support to growing operatic stars. June 2018 marked the opening of the opera’s new theatre at the Nevill Holt estate – a 400-seat theatrical masterpiece, blending into the estate’s stable-block and espousing the interior characteristics of early courtyard theatre. Coming soon: Verdi’s La Traviata and Mozart’s Don Giovanni. Find the full programme here.

5. The Grange Festival

In the heart of Hampshire, The Grange Festival is situated at the 17th Century country house, The Grange, surrounded by beautiful Hampshire countryside. The festival boasts operas as disparate as La Cenerentola, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and My Fair Lady. The season also includes Dance@TheGrange, where classical and modern ballet feature alongside contemporary dance. Find the full programme here.

6. Opera Holland Park

Regarded as one of the most exciting Opera events in London, Opera Holland Park is a one not to be missed. Grab a picnic, pop open some champagne and enjoy Eugene Onegin, Rigoletto, The Merry Widow and more. Perfect for the whole family or a romantic evening for two. Find the full programme here.

7. Royal Opera House

A historic staple in London’s cultural scene, the Royal Opera House showcases a range of operas and ballets, too. This season’s schedule features La traviata, the romantic La bohème, and an exclusive Sing at the Royal Opera House event where guests will get the chance to sing in an opera chorus. Find the full programme here. 

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