OPERAFEST LISBOA OEIRAS 2026

De 5 de Agosto a 11 de Setembro
“Enigma”

The Lisbon and Oeiras Operafest is back for its 7th edition under the theme of “enigma”! It kicks off in the unique setting of the Cartux Monastery, in Caxias, in the outskisrts 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”, Cine-opera at the Portuguese Cinematheque, Conferences within the cultural scope of El Corte Inglés, and the world premiere of two operas, “The Secret Life of a Thing” and “Last Movement”, at the Aula Magna, 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!

“Impressive audience loyalty for this festival, with impressive vitality.”Opern Glass

“Operafest has accustomed us to unusual programs and a healthy convergence between novelty and tradition.” Première Loge

“The cast offered unforgettable performances.” Scherzo Magazine

“Planetary alignment in the Lisbon sky: a dazzling production” Première Loge

12 opera performances

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5 productions

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4 operas

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4 absolute premiere

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4 films in the Cine-Opera cycle

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2 performances

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Laboratory Opera XXI and Conferences