Festival

Festival

Ópera

Greek National Opera - Season 2025-2026

The Greek National Opera (GNO) announces a bold and visionary 2025/26 season, under the theme: “The opera of the future arises from the womb of the past.”

Curated by Artistic Director Giorgos Koumendakis, the season features seven new productions, five revivals, a concert presentation, and two international tours. This programme is made possible by a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) [www.SNF.org] to enhance the Greek National Opera’s artistic outreach.

After 65 years, the GNO returns to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus with the historic production of Medea, originally created for Maria Callas in 1961, while also reviving beloved classics such as Tosca and La Traviata at the Stavros Niarchos Hall. Highlights include the grand opening with La Gioconda, a co-production with the Royal Opera House and Salzburg Easter Festival, and the long-awaited Requiem for the End of Love by Koumendakis, Papaioannou, and Currentzis.

Anna Pirozzi, Aleksandra Kurzak, Gaëlle Arquez, Marina Viotti, Alisa Kolosova, Anita Rachvelishvili, Roberto Alagna, Charles Castronovo, Arsen Soghomonyan, Andrea Carè, and Marcelo Puente are just a few of the international opera stars who will perform at the Greek National Opera during the new season. The season also includes the hosting of the International Opera Awards in Athens on 13 November.

For more information and the full programme, visit nationalopera.gr/en.

Festival

Ljubljana Festival - 2025 Edition

For the 73rd year in a row, Festival Ljubljana invites you on a unique cultural journey from June 20 to September 12, where art, tradition, and contemporary trends come together. This summer, nearly 6,500 artists from around the world will perform at various iconic venues across the city, including Plečnik’s Križanke, Cankarjev dom, and the Slovenian Philharmonic Hall.

The diverse program of the 73rd Ljubljana Festival will feature outstanding music, opera, ballet, and theatre performances, drawing in audiences from near and far. The festival brings together internationally acclaimed artists and local talents, creating a dynamic dialogue between the classical and the contemporary, the intimate and the grand.

Once again, the festival serves as a vibrant meeting point for cultural exchange and artistic connection—with Ljubljana as the gateway to unforgettable experiences.

Tickets are available at ljubljanafestival.si, at the Križanke box office, Petrol gas stations, and other Eventim outlets.