IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WEXFORD FESTIVAL OPERA
Wexford Festival Opera are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a bank holiday break for two …
This October, the 73rd Wexford Festival Opera returns with an exciting programme of opera, concerts, recitals, talks and free pop-up events with 70 events taking place over 16 days.
World renowned for its exceptional artistry and unforgettable performances, the Festival’s success is also due in no small part to Wexford itself. Brimming with warmth, fun and vibrancy, Wexford is a place where friendships are forged and memories are made.
Why not discover for yourself the Festival’s rich variety of performances and events. Opening on October 18, this year’s captivating programme explores the intriguing theme of ‘Theatre within Theatre’, offering a glimpse into the world behind the curtain. This year’s mainstage operas are: Le maschere by Pietro Mascagni (1901), The Critic by Charles Villiers Stanford (1916) and Le Convenienze ed Inconvenienze Teatrali by Gaetano Donizetti (1827).
Whether you’re a seasoned opera enthusiast or a curious newcomer, this festival offers something for everyone.
To celebrate the 73rd Wexford Festival Opera, one lucky reader of THE GLOSS will win a bank holiday break for two to experience the splendour of a fabulous main stage performance opera at Wexford Festival Opera in the stunning National Opera House, plus a VIP hotel package at the 4* Clayton Whites Hotel.
Read more: All you need to know about the 73rd Wexford Festival Opera

The prize includes:
– 2024 Ensemble Friends of the Festival Membership for priority access to Festival benefits
– Tickets for two to the performance of Le Convenienze ed Inconvenienze Teatrali by Gaetano Donizetti taking place at the internationally renowned National Opera House on Monday 28th October at 5pm.
– One hotel package at the 4* Clayton Whites Hotel on Monday 28 October (bank holiday) with dinner and breakfast the next morning. The dinner will be booked on behalf of the winner in the award-winning Terrace Restaurant. Located in the heart of Wexford town and a short stroll from The National Opera House, the 4* Clayton Whites Hotel is the ideal place for a relaxing treat exploring the sunny southeast, the cornerstone of Ireland’s Ancient East; www.claytonwhiteshotel.com.
To be in with a chance to win this prize, simply complete the form below.
This competition is now closed.