The Elixir of Love comes to Wilton’s Music Hall, London

Following a sold-out run at Waterperry, The Elixir of Love comes to Wilton's Music Hall this September!

Waterperry Opera Festival, in association with Charles Court Opera, presents Donizetti's beloved comic opera in a brand new English libretto by David Eaton. Expect wit, romance and glorious melodies, brought to life with intimate piano accompaniment in one of London's most atmospheric venues. Catch it from 8–17 September — tickets are not to be missed!

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Join us for our enchanting Winter Festival

at Waterperry House this Christmas

Returning to the beautiful Waterperry House this Christmas, we will present a series of festive events in the Ballroom, as well as in St Mary the Virgin Church.

Join us for a very special Christmas celebration, with mulled wine and mince pies to boot!

Jazz, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies

Friday 11th December, 7:30pm
Swing into the festive season with The Easy Rollers.

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The Snowman

Saturday 12th December, 10am and 11.30am
A magical Christmas performance for every generation.

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Bach to Britten by Candlelight

Saturday 12th December, 3pm and 6.30pm
Choral music glowing in candlelight.

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Waterperry Christmas Carol Concert

Sunday 13th December, 2.30pm
Timeless carols in a historic church.

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Founded in 2017, Waterperry Opera Festival aims to make opera accessible and enriching for all. Set in the scenic Waterperry House and Gardens, Oxfordshire, we offer high-quality, socially relevant performances by a diverse company of emerging talent, supporting young artists and creatives each year.
Our inaugural Summer Festival launched in 2018, with a 3-day season of opera for 1,000 attendees. Since then, over the past 7 years, we have produced 39 productions for over 22,000 attendees and have established a 10-day Summer Festival in August. Our audiences continue to grow every year as we punch above our weight to produce five-star productions.
Community is central to Waterperry Opera Festival, uniting over 100 artists, crew, and volunteers annually. Generous supporters sharing our vision make it possible to empower some of the best emerging talent and bring high-quality opera to a broader audience.