– National Opera House, Wexford

Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: 20:00
Duration: 02:40
Venue: National Opera House
Address: High Street, Wexford, Y35 FEP3, Ireland
City: Wexford
Organisation: Wexford Festival Opera
Language: Italian
Price range: 40 € – 290 €

About this event

This new production of Pietro Mascagni's 1898 opera 'Iris' is a highlight of the 75th Wexford Festival Opera. The production aims to provide the audience with an opportunity to fully experience this unusual Italian masterpiece. It is presented under the baton of Mascagni specialist Francesco Cilluffo and features a creative team led by Stage Director Rosetta Cucchi. The staging is part of the festival's 2026 theme, "The Best of: one for the head, one for the heart, one for fun," specifically categorized as a Main Stage Opera. The production will utilize the full Wexford Festival Opera Chorus, emphasizing the scale and musical depth of Mascagni's score.