Opera in the Open - Dido and Aeneas (Henry Purcell)
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Overview
Opera in the Open is an initiative of Dublin City Council that presents live performances of operatic work in the open air in Dublin City Centre. The annual opera season is taking place on 6, 13, 20 & 27 August in the Amphitheatre at the Dublin City Council Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8. Each opera performance is presented in an abridged format, narrated in English, and lasts one hour, fitting perfectly into the lunchtime slot from 1 to 2pm. Attendance is completely free of charge, and all are welcome! 2026 Programme details: August 6th – Madama Butterfly (Giacomo Puccini) August 13th – Dido and Aeneas (Henry Purcell) August 20th – Orphée Aux Enfers – Orpheus in the Underworld (Jacques Offenbach) August 27th – Gala performance celebrating the work of Giuseppe Verdi
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