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.
- Wexford Light Opera Society Jesus Christ Superstar
Arts and cultureWexford Light Opera Society Jesus Christ Superstar Wexford Light Opera Society proudly presents Jesus Christ Superstar. This legendary rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice tells the story of the final days of Jesus, set to a score that changed the face of modern musical theatre.
- Moonlight Dream
Family funMoonlight Dream Step into a world of wonder with Moonlight Dream, a gentle dance and live music experience for families with children under 6, created by choreographer Georgia Tegou with original music by composer Ursula Burns.
- Legends of the 60s Show
Arts and cultureLegends of the 60s Show Following a sellout debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers Stephen, Raymond and Chris for the musical masterpiece that is the “Legends of the 60's Show”.
- My Leonard Cohen
Arts and cultureMy Leonard Cohen After a wonderful performance in 2024, Stewart D’Arrietta and his band will bring his rousing celebration of the late legendary Cohen’s best loved Music, Poetry and Stories of his life to the prestigious National Opera House stage once more.
- Music Network presents Máirtín O’ Connor Trio with special guest Kathleen MacInnes
Arts and cultureMusic Network presents Máirtín O’ Connor Trio with special guest Kathleen MacInnes Music Network delves into both the Irish and Scottish musical traditions in this exciting new collaboration.
- Paddy
Arts and culturePaddy 50 yrs after his wrongful conviction, Paddy is facing into his twilight years & wrestling with many turbulent memories. A one-man show, starring Don Wycherley, the play is inspired by Paddy’s memoir Life After Life, a Guildford Four Memoir (2017).
- Lore & Anam Choir
Arts and cultureLore & Anam Choir Anam Choir & Lore will join forces for this Musical Collaboration! Anam Choir is a mixed voice pop/rock choir from Wexford. Lore, hailing from Derry, will join them to bring their soulful harmonies & finely crafted songs to the National Opera House.
- Onóir Live in Concert
Arts and cultureOnóir Live in Concert Contemporary Irish folk group Onóir formed in 2020, with Donegal musicians; Tom McHugh, Declan Gaughan, Deane Connaghan, and Diarmaid McGee, joined forces to create a contemporary version of the famous Irish folk ballad; “The Auld Triangle”.
