Sun, 27 Sep 2026

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The Noordereiland Opera

Sun 27.9. 15:00 De Fruitvis, Rotterdam

An opera performance on Rotterdam's Noordereiland, blending classical music with the urban landscape at De Fruitvis.

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Also running

Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.

Dutch Touring Opera with Club Guy & Roni - Waiting for the Barbarians

Thu 24.9. – Sun 27.9. (4 days) SPOT/Stadsschouwburg, Groningen € 7,50

The Dutch Traveling Opera and Club Guy & Roni present Philip Glass' powerful "Waiting for the Barbarians" with singers, dancers and orchestra.

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Carmen

Sun 13.9. – Mon 28.9. in progress MECC Maastricht, Maastricht € 59

Bizet's Carmen performed in an intimate "in the round" setting with leading soloists surrounding the audience at MECC Maastricht.

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RBO 26/27: Carmen

Fri 28.8. – Mon 23.11. in progress De Cacaofabriek, Helmond

Bizet's Carmen directed by Damiano Michieletto, featuring Ginger Costa-Jackson in the title role and Russell Thomas as Don José.

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RBO 26/27: Götterdämmerung

Fri 28.8. – Mon 8.2. in progress De Cacaofabriek, Helmond

Wagner's Götterdämmerung in a contemporary, surreal production directed by Barrie Kosky, with Antonio Pappano conducting.

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ATMAN (8+)

Fri 28.8. – Mon 22.3. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 22

A musical performance about a nine-year-old boy searching for his way home, presented by Opera Zuid, De Nationale Opera and the Nederlandse Reisopera. For children from 8 years old.

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Hans & Grietje op de vlucht - Opera Rebels

Sun 20.9. – Mon 2.11. in 6 days (44 days) Theater aan het Vrijthof, Maastricht € 24,50

Opera Rebels presents a contemporary family version of Hansel and Gretel, filled with music, adventure and fantasy for children and adults alike.

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Barokopera Amsterdam

Fri 28.8. – Mon 5.4. in progress Het Speelhuis, Helmond € 32

Barokopera Amsterdam presents Purcell's semi-opera 'The Indian Queen' at Het Speelhuis in Helmond. An intriguing work blending theatre and opera, based on a 17th-century play.

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Opera Zuid - Uprising

Sun 20.9. – Sat 14.11. in 6 days (56 days) Theater aan het Vrijthof, Maastricht

Opera Zuid presents 'Uprising', a community opera exploring climate crisis, generational divides, and the strength found in collective listening.

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RBO 26/27: Tosca

Fri 28.8. – Mon 17.5. in progress De Cacaofabriek, Helmond

Puccini's operatic thriller Tosca in Oliver Mears' acclaimed production, conducted by Daniel Oren. A story of love, art and power in a war-torn Rome.

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RBO 26/27: Così fan tutte

Fri 28.8. – Mon 1.3. in progress De Cacaofabriek, Helmond

Mozart's celebrated opera Così fan tutte in a new production by Netia Jones, featuring two young men testing their girlfriends' loyalty through a dangerous game of seduction and shifting reality.

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