South Dublin County Council Opera in the Park, Verdia Gala

Poster for opera in the park, Verdi Gala in Rathfarnam Castle
  • Family friendly
  • Free to visit

Sunday, 6 September 2026

Event times:

15:00 - 16:00

Event location:

Rathfarnam Castle Park

Event price:

€0.00

About this event

Free ‘Opera in the Park’ events bring world-class music to South Dublin. The public are invited to enjoy two free outdoor opera performance as part of a new cultural initiative bringing live opera to some of the county's most scenic parkland settings.

Opera in the Park will see two professionally staged performances take place in South Dublin's public parks, offering residents and visitors an opportunity to experience opera in a relaxed outdoor environment.

The programme opens with a Verdi Gala in Rathfarnham Castle Park on Sunday, 6 Sept, followed by a performance of Hansel and Gretel in Tymon Park on Sunday, 13 Sept. Audiences are invited to arrive from 2.30pm, with both performances commencing at 3pm.

The events are free and suitable for all ages. Bring a picnic blanket or foldable camping chair and enjoy an afternoon of music and entertainment in the open air (no weather cover is available).

Readers are advised to check with the organiser before relying on the details published here.

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