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World Opera Day

Every year on October 25, the curtain rises on a worldwide celebration of opera’s power to move us. From grand opera houses to living room livestreams, this day shines a light on opera’s contribution to our wellbeing. Applaud the performers, discover the stories, and let the music carry you somewhere new.

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Sunday, October 25Every year on October 25

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Roots: Launched October 25, 2019 by OPERA America, Opera Europa, and Ópera Latinoamérica.
Also on Oct 25: World Knee Day · World Pasta Day · Mds World Awareness Day
Hashtag: #WorldOperaDay

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3 ways to celebrate

WITH FRIENDS

Host an Opera Watch Party

Stream a full production free on platforms like OperaVision, pick a famous favorite such as Carmen or La bohu00e8me, and keep a cheat sheet of the plot handy. Opera is even better with good company and good snacks.

AT HOME

Meet the Greats from Your Couch

Learn about famous operas, composers, and opera houses, or research legendary singers like Maria Callas, Plu00e1cido Domingo, Luciano Pavarotti, Joan Sutherland, and Andrea Bocelli. Share your favorite aria with #WorldOperaDay.

IN THE COMMUNITY

Take It Live

Check whether a local company is performing, hosting an open rehearsal, or streaming a show for World Opera Day. Commit to attending an opera soon, and bring a first-timer along.

Plan ahead

World Opera Day is observed on October 25 every year. Here is where it lands for the next ten years, handy for planners, marketers and party people.

2026Sun, Oct 25this year

2027Mon, Oct 25

2028Wed, Oct 25

2029Thu, Oct 25

2030Fri, Oct 25

2031Sat, Oct 25

2032Mon, Oct 25

2033Tue, Oct 25

2034Wed, Oct 25

2035Thu, Oct 25

2036Sat, Oct 25

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