Opera Festival of Niagara 2024

Performers from across North America come to Niagara to celebrate the human voice, performance, the arts, and the 100th anniversary of the death of Italian mega-composer, Giacomo Puccini. Join us on Sunday, June 30th at 7:30pm for our Gala Concert Event and walk the red-carpet with your besties or your loved one! Dress up for a night of beauty and culture in Niagara! The perfect date night! Then, come learn about the remarkable Giacomo Puccini on Tuesday, July 2, at 7:30pm with Niagara's own Italian soprano, musicologist, and Wall of Fame recipient, Dr. Maria Vetere. Return to us on Friday, July 5, or Saturday, July 6th (both at 7:30pm) to experience Puccini's first opera, Le Villi! Less than 1 hour in run-time, you will be quickly drawn into Puccini's amazing palate of melody, drama, and even featuring one of Niagara's dance-studios as special guest performer.

Le Villi will be semi-staged, and performed musically by

Erika Reiman, piano

Gordon Cleland, cello

George Cleland, violin

Charlene Flikkema, flute

Lindsey Duggan, oboe and english horn

and Kalam Elgersma, percussion

Artistic Director by Daniel Abadie

Conducted by Dr. Maria Vetere

Tickets for each event available here and at the door.

Host or Publisher Opera Niagara