The National Opera House, Wexford, presents two diverse performance spaces, the O’Reilly Theatre and the more intimate, versatile space of the Jerome Hynes Theatre. This venue is a hub for theatre hosting the best local, national and international music, opera, dance and comedy performances. It also includes numerous meeting and hospitality facilities along with a café on the top floor where you can take in the spectacular views of Wexford town and harbour.
Located just 1.5 hours from Dublin, the National Opera House was opened in 2008 on the footprint of the old Theatre Royal on the narrow residential area of High Street, which is parallel to Wexford’s Main Street.
- Nathan Carter
Nathan Carter Following the phenomenal success of the iconic hit song ‘Wagon Wheel’ in 2012, Nathan became an established star in Ireland, outselling One Direction and Drake.
- Handel's Messiah Irish Baroque Orchestra & Choir
Arts and cultureHandel's Messiah Irish Baroque Orchestra & Choir The Irish Baroque Orchestra's annual production of Handel's Messiah is an established highlight of the December calendar. Performed on period instruments and in full chorus, it captures Handel's work in all its original colour and splendour.
- Paddy - The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong
Arts and culturePaddy - The Life and Times of Paddy Armstrong Fifty years after his wrongful conviction, Paddy is facing into his twilight years and wrestling with a thousand turbulent memories. A one-man show, starring Don Wycherley based on Paddy’s memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir (2017).
- Rebecca Storm
Rebecca Storm Rebecca looks forward to a return to the National Opera House with her magnificent band & singers where she will recreate iconic moments from many of the musical theatre shows she has starred in.
- Christmas with Deirdre Masterson & Friends
Arts and cultureChristmas with Deirdre Masterson & Friends Get ready for a magical evening of music and Christmas cheer! Wexford soprano Deirdre Masterson leads a festive evening of music alongside special guests Simon Morgan, Kelli-Ann Masterson, and Brendan Collins.
- ABBA Forever
ABBA Forever ABBA Forever The Christmas Show, returns to The National Opera House! It is one of the year's most popular shows and we keep getting numerous requests for its return! So, Mamma Mia Here we go again! My My, How can WE resist ya!
- Phil Coulter - Tranquility by Candlelight
Phil Coulter - Tranquility by Candlelight The release in 1983 of the album classic Tranquility was a milestone in Irish music and in the career of its creator Phil Coulter. Over the following years, the country seemed to fall in love with the soothing piano sounds of Tranquility.
- Christmas Gala with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland & Sinéad Campbell Wallace
Arts and cultureChristmas Gala with National Symphony Orchestra Ireland & Sinéad Campbell Wallace ’Tis the season to be merry… and to indulge in a festive gala of glorious opera arias and seasonal gems with the National Symphony Orchestra Ireland.
