22 - 26 October 2025
Join our 2025 Festival Chorus!
A Night at the Opera
Ulster Orchestra, Festival Chorus and Irish National Opera Soloists
Wednesday 22 October, Millennium Forum
Experience the thrill of opera like never before! In a spectacular celebration of music and drama, the 2025 Festival Chorus unites with the renowned Ulster Orchestra and rising stars from the Irish National Opera for an unforgettable night of operatic brilliance. Featuring the passion and power of timeless favourites like Verdi’s Nabucco, Bizet’s Carmen, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, and Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana, this will be a night of high emotion, soaring melodies, and breathtaking talent, and that includes YOU!
You don’t need to be a member of a choir to take part. If you can sing, want to be part of this large-scale, dynamic chorus and perform with the Ulster Orchestra, then sign up below!
Rehearsal Schedule
Saturday 28 June, 1pm – 4pm, Model PS (Northland Road)
SUMMER BREAK
Sundays 7, 14, 21, 28 September
Sundays 5, 12, 19 October
(All rehearsals in Model Primary School, 1pm – 3pm)
Tuesday 21 October – Evening rehearsal with conductor
Wednesday 22 October – Late afternoon rehearsal with orchestra and soloists
Opening Gala Concert
Wednesday 22 October, Millennium Forum, 7.30pm
Register for participation below.
