Experience Benjamin Britten’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream in the enchanting grounds of Lismore Castle during Blackwater Valley Opera Festival 2025. This magical production, based on Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, blends romance, mischief, and lyrical beauty in a spellbinding tale of fairies, lovers, and mistaken identities. Directed by Patrick Mason, with the Irish Chamber Orchestra conducted by David Brophy, the production features an all-Irish cast, set and lighting design by Paul Keogan, and costumes by Catherine Fay.

Performed over four nights, this landmark staging marks BVOF’s first 20th-century opera and promises an atmospheric and unforgettable operatic experience. Formal Opera Dining & Picnics Available. Tickets from €50-€220.