Production
Oratorio / Orchestral Concert
Croí Na Féile – National Opera House, Wexford
- Date
- Saturday, 17 October 2026
- Time
- 19:30
- Venue
- National Opera House
- Address
- High Street, Wexford, Y35 FEP3, Ireland
- City
- Wexford
- Organisation
- Wexford Festival Opera
- Price range
- 75 € – 750 €
About this event
Croí na Féile (Heart of the Festival) is the 75th Anniversary Fundraising Gala of Wexford Festival Opera, presented for one night only on 17 October 2026 at the National Opera House’s O’Reilly Theatre. Celebrating 75 years of artistic excellence and community spirit, the gala assembles an international roster of stars: Ermonela Jaho, Joseph Calleja, Daniela Barcellona, and Giorgi Manoshvili, with the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland conducted by Daniele Callegari. The evening promises beloved music by Puccini, Verdi, and more. All proceeds support the Festival’s future ambitions and the nurturing of emerging talent. Patron-level tickets include a signed commemorative print and an exclusive post-performance champagne toast on stage with the artists. Priority booking opens 22 April 2026 for Friends of the Festival; general booking opens 6 May 2026.
Cast & creative
Conductor
Daniele Callegari
Soloist
Ermonela Jaho
Soloist
Daniela Barcellona
Soloist
Joseph Calleja
Soloist
Giorgi Manoshvili