Explore opera

Get to know your Britten from your ‘bel canto’, your tenors from your trouser roles, and all things opera with this handy A-Z guide…

Discover how opera came into being with this potted history explored through a dozen of our favourite works.

Stream full productions from the comfort of your own home, including Wagner’s Ring Cycle.

Explore the thrilling world of opera in our new series of podcasts, produced as part of the DARE partnership between Opera North and the University of Leeds.

Take a step into the extraordinary world of opera, discover more about this brilliant, moving, surprising art form, with our top FAQs.

Never been to the opera? Try it ON with our membership scheme for first-timers, and get great seats for your first show for just £20!