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

The seventh edition of World Opera Day was a far reaching celebration, showing that opera is an alive and kicking art form. Discover the report here:

Opera Europa launched a communications campaign based on surveys conducted in the opera sector in Europe, and highlighted a vibrant and forward-looking opera sector. You can download the vignettes here 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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