If Opera Festival Returns in 2026
If Opera celebrates 30 incredible years in 2026, with this season's festival taking place from 6 - 16 Aug 26'.
To commemorate the incredible milestone, If Opera is welcoming back some of the artists who helped shape their story.
Become a Friend of If Opera
Join If Opera to support our vision and enjoy great benefits
Join a community that champions the power of opera to inspire, connect and enrich lives. As a Friend of If Opera, you're not just supporting remarkable performances you’re helping to ensure that this extraordinary art form remains vibrant, inclusive and accessible for generations to come.
Becoming a Friend of If Opera brings you closer to the music, the artists and the impact your generosity makes. Whether you're a lifelong opera lover or newly discovering its magic, your support helps fund emerging talent, outreach programs and school projects that place opera at the heart of the community.
As a Friend of If Opera you’ll get priority booking together with a range of benefits aimed at enriching your experience and giving you a unique insight into the creative process.
You can explore the schemes below.
Membership valid for 12 months.
If Opera Gold £250
Benefits include:
- Priority booking for the season (access before tickets go on general sale)
- Invitation to Pre-Season Launch & Supporter events
- Access to VIP Bar & complimentary drink
- Priority booking for covered, paid-for picnic facility
- Acknowledgement of support in season programme
- Exclusive If Opera Supporter newsletters
If Opera Silver £85
Benefits include:
- Priority booking for the season (access before tickets go on general sale)
- Priority booking for covered, paid-for picnic facility
- Acknowledgement of support in season programme
- Exclusive If Opera Supporter newsletters
Under 35s If Opera Club*
Benefits include:
- Priority booking for the season (access before tickets go on general sale)
- Exclusive If Opera Supporter newsletters
*No donation required
Open to those aged 18 - 35 only