Festival Opera

Don't miss your chance to see a world-class opera, live in Napier at a very special price of $25.

Festival Opera performing 3pm, at the Napier Municipal Theatre.

Last minute tickets available from the Theatre Box office, or online at https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=GIANNI25

Are you in the Deco spirit yet?

Tickets to Festival Opera's double bill available now for $25 - playing this weekend at the Napier Municipal Theatre.

Get your tickets from festivalopera.co.nz, or the Theatre's box office.

Deco dress welcome!

We're so excited to share a first glance of our double bill performance of Purcell's Dido & Aeneas' and Puccini's Gianni Schicchi - showing this weekend!

Two iconic operas bought together for one unforgettable evening through Art Deco Weekend, February 15 - 17th at the Napier Municipal Theatre.

If you already have your tickets, we can't wait to see you! And if you're yet to book, what are you waiting for? Purchase your $25 seats from Ticketek, https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=GIANNI25

📸 A huge thank you to Andrew Browne for supporting photography for 2025.

What can you expect from our double-bill performance?
🎭 The perfect mix of comedy and tragedy!

Immerse yourself in the intense emotions of Dido & Aeneas, a heart-wrenching Baroque opera filled with dramatic twists and captivating arias. Then, enjoy the wit and clever antics of Gianni Schicchi, where family drama and deceit lead to riotous comedy.

With two contrasting operas in one performance, you’ll experience both passion and humour – making this double-bill the perfect introduction to the world of opera, or a wonderful night out for our seasoned fans.

Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas and Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi – Three shows only during Art Deco Weekend.

👉 February 15th, 16th & 17th
👉 $25 per ticket – link in bio.