Surrounded by the beautiful formal gardens and wilded woodlands of Holland Park, our canopied open-air auditorium is the perfect place to enjoy critically acclaimed opera in the heart of London.
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A year-round commitment to excellence in opera, centred on an extraordinary three-month summer festival.
The Flying Dutchman
Richard Wagner 27 May – 14 JuneCursed to sail for eternity with his ghostly crew, the Dutchman can only be saved by the love of a faithful woman. Premiered in 1843, Wagner’s first great opera looks back to the Gothic mysteries of his youth, opening with a thrilling storm in which echoes of Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Weber can be heard, and punctuated by folk-like ballads for the sailors whose lives depend on the sea and the women who wait for their return.
Find out moreItch
Jonathan Dove 3 – 13 JuneOpera’s geekiest hero and his light-fingered sister battle to save a mysterious new element from the clutches of a shadowy corporation in Jonathan Dove’s explosive adventure story.
Find out moreThe Merry Widow
Franz Lehár 19 – 28 JuneLehár’s delicious comedy of bankruptcy, infidelity, social climbing and the rekindling of romance between two old flames gets a twist of lemon in this zesty co-production from Opera Holland Park, Scottish Opera and D’Oyly Carte Opera.
Find out moreTrial By Jury/ A Matter of Misconduct!
W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan 24 – 26 JuneA riotous double bill on probity in peril pits Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic courtroom comedy of broken vows against a new satire on political scandal and public accountability by Emma Jenkins and Toby Hession.
Find out moreLucia di Lammermoor
Gaetano Donizetti 18 July – 1 AugustFugitive ghosts and a bitter feud between two families form the background to Donizetti’s mesmerising Gothic tale of madness and forced marriage, Lucia di Lammermoor.
Find out moreLa traviata
Giuseppe Verdi 19 July – 2 AugustMeticulously detailed in its depiction of the decadence of nineteenth century Paris, Verdi’s portrait of a celebrated courtesan in love with a callow bourgeois youth was his only opera on a contemporary subject and was heavily censored at its 1853 premiere. Rodula Gaitanou’s “dazzling” (The Guardian) and “world class” (The Stage) production of La traviata returns to Holland Park with an outstanding cast.
Find out moreThe Royal Ballet School
2 – 5 JulyThe Royal Ballet School returns to Opera Holland Park this July for five dazzling performances, showcasing the talents of its exciting young dancers.
Find out moreOpera in Song
21 June – 28 JulyCurated by baritone Julien Van Mellaerts and the pianist Dylan Perez, the Opera in Song recital series returns to Opera Holland Park for a fifth year, with three recitals from established and emerging singers and pianists and a public masterclass with acclaimed tenor Freddie De Tommaso with the OHP Young Artists.
Find out moreStabat Mater
Gioachino Rossini 6 AprilOpera Holland Park returns to Cadogan Hall in a Passiontide performance of Rossini’s Stabat Mater.
Find out moreThe Wonderland Garden
City of London Sinfonia 28 JuneDesigned especially for babies and children under six, The Wonderland Garden offers musical storytelling that the whole family can enjoy. Explore the beauty of the changing seasons alongside a curious young person and their new friend, Robin.
Find out moreWinnie-The-Pooh’s Songbook
19 – 20 JulyWinnie-the-Pooh’s Songbook brings exciting adventures for the whole family to enjoy. Experience a child-like timelessness through this endearing tale.
Find out moreMusic For a Summer’s Evening
City of London Sinfonia 7 AugustJoin Opera Holland Park’s resident orchestra for an evening of uplifting orchestral music in the beautiful surroundings of Opera Holland Park.
Find out more“Art at that level is what makes life worthwhile. The rest is just survival.”
“A tour-de-force. It was impossible not to be moved.”
“DAZZLING...A five-star surprise!”
“Art at that level is what makes life worthwhile. The rest is just survival.”
“A tour-de-force. It was impossible not to be moved.”
“DAZZLING...A five-star surprise!”
“Art at that level is what makes life worthwhile. The rest is just survival.”
Beethoven: I Shall Hear in Heaven
8 AugustPlunge into the soul of genius in this award-nominated play about the life of Ludwig Van Beethoven – the artist whose life-story, above all others, encapsulates our deepest images of courage, overcoming, triumph, and wonder.
Find out moreEugene Onegin
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky 14 AugustWild Arts (★★★★ The Guardian, ★★★★★ Opera Now) presents Tchaikovsky’s soaring exploration of life, death, love, and pride in pre-revolutionary Russia – realising Pushkin’s heartbreaking story with passion and lyricism.
Find out more“A total joy – sassily delivered and outstandingly well sung.”
“A total joy – sassily delivered and outstandingly well sung.”
“A total joy – sassily delivered and outstandingly well sung.”
“A total joy – sassily delivered and outstandingly well sung.”
“A total joy – sassily delivered and outstandingly well sung.”
The Elixir of Love
Gaetano Donizetti 16 AugustWild Arts (★★★★ The Guardian, ★★★★★ Opera Now) revives its hit production of Donizetti's sun-kissed summer comedy – relocated to a 1950s seaside, with a mischievous English translation and a sparkling new arrangement for chamber orchestra.
Find out moreSemele
G. F. Handel 21 – 22 AugustA mortal woman dares to love a god in Handel's beautiful baroque drama. Virtuosic musical storytelling of tragedy and drama is brought to you through some of Handel’s most sumptuous and lyrical music.
Find out moreSongs On The Steps 2025
16 May – 25 JulyA series of free lunchtime recitals for passers by and music lovers, featuring artists from the Opera Holland Park 2025 Season.
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Inspire Community Concert
Thu 20 MarchOpera Holland Park Inspire is pleased to introduce a series of community concerts at various venues across the borough. These hour long concerts are relaxed performances and dementia-friendly, providing an hour of joy through music to promote the benefits of musical and social engagement.
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