This year, Blackwater Valley Opera Festival continue their pop-up programme of free lunchtime festival recitals. These recitals are presented as an opportunity to enjoy a flavour of the festival with some beautiful music, at outdoor settings around the Blackwater Valley, with operatic highlights performed by members of the BVOF Chorus.

To celebrate the 2024 festival, BVOF are continuing to offer free Open Air Lunchtime Recitals across both Cork and Waterford counties – into Youghal, Castlemartyr, Lismore and Dungarvan.

Attendance is free of charge however pre-booking is essential and required in advance.

The BVOF Open Air Lunchtime Recitals are kindly supported by both Cork County Council and Waterford City and County Council.