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Waterperry Opera Festival

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Waterperry Opera Festival

Waterperry, South East

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Fest TimelineUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Today

23 Jan

Full lineup announced

Full lineup announced

2026 programme announced — La bohème, The Elixir of Love and full lineup revealed

23 Jan

27 Mar

General sale opens

General sale opens

General booking opens for 2026 season

27 Mar

7–16 Aug

Waterperry Opera Festival 🎉

Waterperry Opera Festival 🎉

7–16 Aug

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About

Waterperry Opera Festival is a ten-day opera festival held in the gardens and house of Waterperry, a historic estate in Oxfordshire. It stages two full opera productions alongside family performances, recitals, and free community singing events acros…

Website

waterperryoperafestival.co.uk

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Genres

ClassicalOpera

Date

7 - 16 August, 2026

Location

Waterperry, South East

Size

Small · 1k-5k

Established

2018, Running 8 years

Vibe

A gentle, unhurried festival where people wander the gardens between performances, bring picnics to the mainstage, and mix full opera productions with informal afternoon events.

Tags

parkintimatesensible bedtimefamily-friendlymusic nerdsspace to dancecome as you arelots of food optionsmiddle of nowhere

TicketsUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

ADMIT ONE

The Elixir of Love - Thursday 7 AugustFri 7 Aug

£39

ADMIT ONE

La bohème - Saturday 8 AugustSat 8 Aug

£37

ADMIT ONE

Music in the Ballroom - Saturday 8 AugustSat 8 Aug

£20

ADMIT ONE

La bohème - Sunday 9 AugustSun 9 Aug

£37

ADMIT ONE

Music in the Ballroom - Sunday 9 AugustSun 9 Aug

£20

LineupUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Faryl Smith

Faryl Smith

Robert Forrest

Robert Forrest

Roderick Williams

Roderick Williams

Bertie Baigent

Bertie Baigent

Charlotte Politi

Charlotte Politi

John Savournin

John Savournin

Daisy Brown

Daisy Brown

Matthew McKinney

Matthew McKinney

Matthew Kellett

Matthew Kellett

James Geidt

James Geidt

Ceferina Penny

Ceferina Penny

Jolyon Loy

Jolyon Loy

Oskar McCarthyOwain RowlandsAlaric Green

Recent NewsUpdated: 9 Apr 2026

Waterperry Opera Festival opens general booking for 2026 season

The 2026 festival will feature a new staging of La bohème, running on 08, 09, 12, 14 and 15 August.

theoxfordmagazine.com·2 weeks ago

A first La bohème, The Elixir of Love returns, Peter Rabbit and music in the bal

Waterperry Opera Festival has announced details of its 2026 season, the first under new artistic director John Savournin.

planethugill.com·2 months ago

John Savournin to lead Waterperry Opera Festival

Waterperry Opera Festival has appointed John Savournin as artistic director and chief executive.

thestage.co.uk·9 months ago

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