Opera in the Open: Orphée aux Enfers (Orpheus in the Underworld)
Thu 20 Aug, 13:00 · Wood Quay Amphitheatre, Civic Offices, Wood Quay, Dublin 8 · Dublin
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via Visit Dublin · Checked 16 Aug 2026
About this event
Dublin City Council's long-running lunchtime opera series brings Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld to the open-air amphitheatre beside the Liffey. The performance is presented in an abbreviated hour-long format with English narration between scenes, so newcomers can follow the story without a libretto. Bring a coat and something to sit on.
Why we picked it
A full opera cast performing outdoors in the city centre at lunchtime, free and with no booking - one of Dublin's most accessible classical music traditions.
Free entry
"Attendance is completely free of charge, and all are welcome!"
Registration
None
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