Thank you for joining World Opera Day live & online on 25 October!

On 25 October, opera lovers, artists, and institutions around the world came together to celebrate World Opera Day. This year’s edition was a testament to the alive and kicking spirit of opera, uniting communities through live performances, digital programmes, and shared passion. Thank you for your participation—your energy and creativity made this day truly special!

This year, we placed a spotlight on the dynamic and resilient nature of opera. The Opera Europa Annual Survey revealed inspiring results: the sector is not only enduring but thriving. To celebrate this vitality, we created a series of vignettes as part of our social media campaign. You can download them on this website and continue sharing them, spreading the joy of opera far and wide.

World Opera Day is more than a celebration—it’s a reminder of the power of collaboration. Let’s continue to support, innovate, and inspire, ensuring that opera remains a cherished art form for generations to come. So mark your calendars for 25 October 2026—we can’t wait to celebrate with you again. Until then, keep the music alive, and let’s make every day a celebration of opera!

World Opera Day is celebrated on 25 October, the birthday of Georges Bizet and Johann Strauss II, composers of possibly the world’s most famous opera and operetta. It is a day when opera companies, along with artists, opera lovers and opera professionals may show and celebrate the value of the art form.
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