Other Festival Events

Young Artist Gala

Rising stars shine bright in opera’s future.

12th, 14th August 2025

Waterperry Ballroom, Waterperry Gardens

Discover opera’s brightest emerging voices in a relaxed afternoon performance of beautiful music and brilliant talent.

Our 2025 cohort of Young Artists showcase their achievements from the programme in a concert of solo arias and choruses. Staged in the Waterperry Ballroom, don’t miss your exclusive chance to hear the stars of the future perform their favourite operatic moments in this intimate, informal setting. 

Give opera a go! Experience the thrill of singing iconic opera scenes alongside seasoned professionals and the safe hands of our brilliant Come and Sing team. A guaranteed fun session that will leave you humming operatic tunes for the rest of the day.

Led by Head of Music, Ashley Beauchamp, these free events will involve singing through some of opera's best-loved pieces, and will feature principal singers from Waterperry Opera Festival's 2025 headline productions. Alongside working with stars at Royal Opera House, Glyndebourne, Garsington, Nevill Holt, and of course, Waterperry Opera Festival, Ashley works with singers from across the UK of all ages and backgrounds, getting hundreds of people each year singing opera each year! 

Whether you're totally new to opera, or preparing to be our next Don Giovanni, these Come and Sing events are open to all (aged 10+). Please note that no prior experience is needed, and there is no requirement to be able to read music.

Come and Sing

Discover your voice in the Waterperry Ballroom.

9th, 10th August 2025

Waterperry Ballroom, Waterperry Gardens

The Hundred Acre Craft Workshops

Craft magical moments with Winnie-the-Pooh.

9th, 10th, 16th, 17th August 2025

The Orangery, Waterperry Gardens

Dive into a world of imagination with our Winnie the Pooh-themed children's workshops in the orangery! Perfect for little ones, these fun-filled sessions feature arts and crafts inspired by the Hundred Acre Wood, sparking imagination and creating cherished moments of creativity.