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Get ahead on booking your autumn social calendar with must-see operas, concerts and films with live music just announced and on sale now! Plus there's plenty to keep you entertained throughout the summer including a nostalgic trip to the 80s... Everything coming up at Opera North On sale: An unmissable year of opera From Sep 2025 A riotous country house wedding, a romantic trip to Paris, a day-time cooking show – what will you choose this year? Seven unmissable operas, including our acclaimed La bohème and a new production of The Marriage of Figaro, now on sale in Leeds and touring the North. Tickets from just £16* – book early for the best prices and give yourself a pay day treat! Great savings and benefits for Under 30s/full-time students, anyone trying out opera for the first time, and multi-show bookings. Tickets now on sale Kirklees Concert Season  From 8 September Unforgettable live musical moments. See the world-class Orchestra of Opera North perform some of the most engaging and emotional music ever written – including Rachmaninov's Second Symphony and Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. Don't miss a note! Just announced: Films with live orchestra Experience classic films accompanied live by the Orchestra of Opera North at Leeds Grand Theatre. Winner of eight Academy Awards® including Best Picture, Milos Foreman’s sumptuous Amadeus (Thu 30 Oct) is an aural and visual treat, then a Halloween special with Alfred Hitchcock's classic thriller, Psycho (Fri 31 Oct). Who dares to join us...? Book now  Coming up next month Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty Sun 20 Jul, Howard Assembly Room A beacon of Indian classical music, the renowned vocalist represents a rich heritage of musical traditions and returns to the UK after a long hiatus. An evening of beautiful music and artistry not to be missed. In partnership with South Asian Arts-uk. Soul-stirring ragas Sounds of Summer Tue 1 Jul, Leeds With the Chorus of Opera North and BBC Leeds Bantam of the Opera choir. The Orchestra of Opera North at Ryedale Festival Sat 19 Jul, Ripon Cathedral English orchestral performances in stunning surroundings. 80s Classical Sat 26 Jul, Leeds With the Orchestra of Opera North and pop-star legends. You might also like HACS Harrogate Music Festival Until 11 Jul From intimate solo recitals and candlelight concert to internationally acclaimed ensembles, the programme features renowned pianist Yevgeny Sudbin, the celebrated Korros Ensemble, rising star Charlotte Spruit and many more. Find out more Not sure where to sit or have questions? Contact our friendly box office team. Please note, we're changing our in person Box Office opening times for July and August 2025 – keep up to date on our website.

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