Join RPS Premier Corporate Members Garsington Opera for their 2026 season of opera at Wormsley estate. 

Each season, the Festival presents an exceptional programme of four productions in these picturesque suuroundings, ranging from beloved operatic masterpieces to lesser-known gems and contemporary works. Performances feature internationally renowned singers alongside rising stars, accompanied by either the Philharmonia Orchestra or The English Concert. The acclaimed Garsington Opera Chorus includes the company’s Emerging Artists—next generation singers who benefit from a prestigious programme of coaching, mentorship and performance opportunities.

The 2026 Festival, which will run from Wednesday 27 May – Saturday 25 July 2026, includes Verdi’s La traviata, Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier, Monteverdi’s Il ritorno d’Ulisse, and Barry’s The Importance of Being Earnest.

La traviata
Giuseppe Verdi

Conductor – Douglas Boyd
Director – Louisa Muller

Der Rosenkavalier
Richard Strauss

Conductor – Finnegan Downie Dear
Director – Bruno Ravella

Il ritorno d’Ulisse
Claudio Monteverdi

Conductor – Laurence Cummings
Director – John Caird

The Importance of Being Earnest
Gerald Barry

Conductor – Douglas Boyd
Director – Jack Furness

You can find out more in the 2026 season brochure and book via the Garsington Opera website, linked below.