Wexford Festival Opera

A little south of Dublin, along the Irish east coast, youll find Wexford home of the National Opera House and known internationally as the home of Wexford Festival Opera. The festival was founded by an ambitious group of local enthusiasts in 1951 and has since become a cultural crowning-jewel for locals. Year after year, they have dedicated their time and talent to ensure that Wexford Festival Opera has become a leader of both national and international opera, praised by critics the world over. A location like no other, Wexford town is famous for its warm welcome and picturesque setting. During festival time, the streets, pubs and restaurants come alive with an excitement that draws opera lovers back again and again. Since its birth, the festival has stood for a number of things the highest quality productions, striking a balance between tradition and innovation, as well as being a champion of often-overlooked operatic gems. This trifecta has struck a chord worldwide. Last yea...