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Ireland’s Summer Opera Festival joyfully engages audiences through a creative and imaginative programme of opera and classical music in the beautiful Blackwater Valley. We showcase emerging Irish talent alongside established international arts and deliver memorable and inspirational experiences that enrich the cultural life of the region.

Blackwater Valley Opera Festival
The Blue House
Lismore, Co. Waterford

CRO Num : 484001  CHY Num : 22220
Registered Charity Number (RCN): 20201139

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