Blackwater Valley Opera Festival (BVOF) will return to Waterford and East Cork from 26 May to 1 June 2026 for a week of exceptional opera and classical music in some of the region’s most striking historic settings.Ireland’s summer opera festival will present over 24 events , with more than 100 performers across 13 historic homes and venues in Lismore, Youghal, Dungarvan, and Castlemartyr. With stunning new venues, international and national talent,and a carefully curated programme, the 2026 season