Waterperry Opera Festival has announced that general booking for the 2025 season will open at 9.00am on 08 April. Audiences are encouraged to secure tickets early for a chance to experience high-calibre opera performances set in the scenic outdoor grounds of Waterperry House and Gardens.
This year’s programme is set to feature a diverse line-up, including Mozart’s Don Giovanni, Handel’s Semele, and the family-friendly Winnie-the-Pooh’s Songbook. In addition to ticketed performances, the festival will host several free events, such as the Hundred Acre Wood Craft Workshops and the annual Come and Sing community event.
In a new addition for the 2025 season, the festival has unveiled the Lawn Restaurant, offering guests an elevated dining experience. This sit-down venue will serve a three-course dinner, with sample menus now available on the official website.
Diners may choose between vegan, vegetarian, or meat-based main courses, with water and tea or coffee included. An option to pre-order from a curated wine and drinks list will be available closer to the event dates. Booking is essential, as the Lawn Restaurant will not accommodate walk-ins on performance nights.
Returning this summer is the Picnic Pavilion, a popular option for those seeking a relaxed and charming setting close to the performance area on the Front Lawn. Seats at tables are available for £15 per person, with each table accommodating up to six guests (minimum booking of two seats required).
Guests will also benefit from dedicated parking and private entry, assisted by a steward for a smooth arrival.
Picnic hampers available in vegan, vegetarian, or meat-based options will be packaged in eco-friendly, sustainable materials. Hampers are designed to be easily transported to the garden picnic areas and can be left behind for recycling or composting at designated collection points.
