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SUMMARY:Waterperry Opera Winter Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:About Waterperry Opera Winter Festival 2026\n\n\n\nA chance to enjoy an enchanting Winter Festival at Waterperry House this Christmas\, taking place from 11 to 13 December 2026. \n\n\n\nReturning to the beautiful Waterperry House this Christmas\, the Winter Festival will present a series of festive events in the Ballroom\, as well as in St Mary the Virgin Church. \n\n\n\nFrom intimate classical favourites to joyful jazz\, the programme features guest speaker Petroc Trelawny alongside some outstanding ensembles and musicians.  \n\n\n\nWith a host of beautiful performances to welcome in the festive season\, there’s something to delight every member of the family. \n\n\n\nThe full programme details are below for you to explore before booking\, so you are ready to create your perfect festival experience. \n\n\n\nVisitors can enjoy a very special Christmas celebration\, complete with mulled wine and mince pies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2026 Winter Programme\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nJazz\, Mulled Wine and Mince Pies \n\n\n\nWaterperry House Ballroom \n\n\n\n11 December at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nStep into the Ballroom at Waterperry House for an evening of pure warmth and swing. The spectacular Easy Rollers return with their irresistible blend of 1920s and ’30s Harlem\, Kansas City and New Orleans jazz\, wrapped in festive refreshments – mulled wine\, mince pies and the kind of atmosphere that only Waterperry can conjure. \n\n\n\nFind out more  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nA (Family) Christmas Carol \n\n\n\nWaterperry House Ballroom \n\n\n\n12 December at 10.00am & 11.30am \n\n\n\nWaterperry’s Winter Festival brings a festive family adaptation ofA Christmas Carolto the ballroom of Waterperry House\, based on Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of redemption and Christmas spirit. Following Scrooge’s transformative journey through past\, present and future\, this timeless story captures the magic and meaning of the season.  \n\n\n\nFind out more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nBach to Britten by candlelight \n\n\n\nWaterperry House Ballroom \n\n\n\n12 December at 3.00pm & 6.30pm \n\n\n\nBy candlelight in the Ballroom\, the Waterperry Opera Festival Vocal Ensemble\, conducted by Bertie Baigent\, brings together Britten’s Ceremony of Carols\, Bach motets and more in two intimate performances. Wine and mince pies are served in the interval\, making this a truly immersive evening of festive choral music in one of Waterperry’s most atmospheric spaces. \n\n\n\nFind out more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nWaterperry Christmas Carol Concert \n\n\n\nSt Mary the Virgin Church \n\n\n\n13 December at 2.30pm \n\n\n\nJoin this concert in the historic St Mary the Virgin Church\, nestled within Waterperry Gardens\, for a beautiful afternoon of carols and sacred music. With special guest reader\,Petroc Trelawny(BBC Proms and Radio 3)\, and the voices of vocal ensemble Hemiola filling the church\, this is a moment of quiet magic to mark the start of Christmas. \n\n\n\nFind out more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTicket prices\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\n£20.00 –  £65.00 \n\n\n\nTickets are subject to a small booking fee \n\n\n\nPriority Booking (for Waterperry Supporters):Tuesday 29 September 2026 at 9.00am \n\n\n\nGeneral Booking:Tuesday 06 October 2026 at 9.00am \n\n\n\nDates and times: \n\n\n\nFriday 11 to Sunday 13 December 2026
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LOCATION:Waterperry Gardens\, Waterperry Gardens\, Wheatley\, Oxfordshire\, OX33 1JZ
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