Northern Opera Group believe
that opera can be for anybody
We commission, create and perform new opera
We work with extraordinary artists to bring opera to audiences in theatres, community settings
We enable anyone to take part in opera, for free
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Make Move Sing! Free family workshop with Made from Music
Wed 21 Oct, 4pm – Leftbank
This workshop is aimed at pre-school and younger primary school aged children and their families, but anyone is welcome.
Come along to hear a real opera singer, build your very own opera house (a building where you can put on a show!), and join in with singing, making and imagining alongside your family and friends.
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Free workshops with our featured festival artists
Thu 22 & Fri 23 Oct, 6pm –
Chapel Allerton Arts Centre
Ahead of the Leeds New Opera Festival, we have two free opportunities available for anyone interested to explore opera with some of our featured artists:
Performance Skills Workshop with TD Moyo (writer/director of Our Eyes Looking for God) Sign up here
Be part of making a new opera with April Koyejo-Audiger (creator of Ultramarine) Sign up here
Leeds New Opera Festival 2026
Thu 5 & Sat 7 Nov – Leeds School of Arts
Full programme now announced!
The Leeds New Opera Festival is for everyone who's passionate – or curious – about opera, its processes, and its future. Join us for performances of brand new work, including TD Moyo's Our Eyes Looking for God fresh from its sold-out London opening.