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Operafest Lisboa & Oeiras is back for its 7th edition under the theme of “enigma”!

Kicking off in Oeiras, in the unique setting of the Cartuxa Convent, in the outskirts of Lisbon, with Turandot, Giacomo Puccini's last opera and one of the grandest operas ever, celebrating its centenary, and also Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Back in the capital, it's time for the world premiere of the performances Anathema, celebrating Portuguese writer Camilo Castelo Branco, and Enigma, Mist and Nothing, Cine-opera at the Portuguese Cinematheque, Conferences, at âmbito Cultural El Corte Inglés, and two world premiere, The Secret Life of Thing and Last Movement, marking the 5th edition of the contemporary opera competition – Opera XXI Marathon.

Welcome to Operafest, the "out-of-the-box" festival where you can enjoy opera with the passion of a pop festival!

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★ 12 Performances

★ 5 Productions

★ 4 Operas

★ 4 Absolute Creations

★ 2 Performances

★ 4 Films Cine-Opera Cycle

★ 1 Contemporary Opera Competition & Award Maratona Ópera XXI

★ Laboratory Ópera XXI

★ Conferences and Masterclass

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Celebrating in Oeiras the centenary of an unmissable Turandot…

August 5 to 9 | 21h | Cartuxa Convent - Caxias

Puccini's last opera starts at Operafest, in Oeiras, at Convento da Cartuxa - Caxias, directed by Daniela Kerck, starring the acclaimed Russian soprano Olesya Golovenva.

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Mónica Garnel returns to perform Mozart at Operafest

August 14, 15 | 21h | Cartuxa Convent - Caxias

New production of the masterpiece by the duo Mozart/Lorenzo da Ponte, directed by Mónica Garnel after the success of her The Magic Flute, at Convento da Cartuxa - Caxias.

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New Operas in the 5th edition of the competition Maratona Ópera XXI

September 11 | 20h | Teatro Camões

The contemporary opera competition is back, with Secret Life of Thing and Last Movement, debuting for an exciting night of today's opera!

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The Operafest Lisboa e Oeiras festival, led by soprano and producer Catarina Molder, is produced by Ópera do Castelo, an independent opera production structure. Born during the pandemic, in 2020, it takes place between August and September, in different locations, outdoors and indoors, with a diverse program to reach all audiences.

Combining tradition with contemporary creation, meeting the needs of the sector, it finally placed Portugal and Lisbon on the International Festivals Route. With unprecedented results in attracting and retaining audiences for opera, it has established itself as the biggest national operatic event and one of the most "outside the box" European festivals, as well as a showcase of national talent and a stage for experimentation to bring opera closer to today's world.

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“Impressive audience loyalty for this festival, with impressive vitality.”
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“The cast offered unforgettable performances.”
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“Planetary alignment in the Lisbon sky: a dazzling production”
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