Last Night at the Opera

A Spectacular End to the Season.

16th August 2026

Mainstage, Waterperry Gardens

With the Waterperry Opera Festival Orchestra.

Bring the 2026 Waterperry Opera Festival to a stunning close with Last Night at the Opera - an unforgettable evening of opera’s greatest hits, featuring four sensational soloists, our festival orchestra, and conductor Bertie Baigent on the mainstage.

Credits

Programme to be announced.

Timings

Performance starts at 7pm. Approx finish 9:30pm.
Extended Dining Interval of 1 hr.

Tickets

Tickets start at £27, with a small booking fee.
Under 35s Tickets at £17, Under 16s Tickets at £15, Benefit Holder/NHS Blue Light Tickets at £19.

General Booking opens 31st March.

Cast

Conductor | Bertie Baigent

Soprano Soloist | Alison Langer

Mezzo Soloist | Annie Reilly

Tenor Soloist | William Morgan

Baritone Soloist | Matthew Palmer

FAQs

  • Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including a 60-minute dining interval.

  • A grand open-air celebration of opera’s greatest moments — arias, duets, and ensembles performed by the Waterperry Opera Festival Orchestra and soloists in front of the house.

  • Yes! With familiar classics from Mozart to Puccini, this gala is a perfect introduction to the world of opera.

  • On the Mainstage, in front of Waterperry House.

  • The Mainstage offers flat, grass seating areas with level paths leading from the Box Office.

    • Wheelchair and companion spaces are available to reserve.

    • Rubber matting is installed in aisles for secure movement.

    • Stewards are on hand to assist with seating and egress after the performance.

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