Friends of Opera North

We are thrilled to be bringing seven titles to stages across the north in 2026-27, you can book your tickets for performances in Leeds and at our touring venues now!

Become a Friend to get even closer to the season, receive company news and behind-the-scenes insights, as well as being welcomed to exclusive members events throughout the year. Our Friends are invited to join us in the Howard Assembly Room at our Autumn Members Evening: Reviving Rigoletto on 29 September, click here to learn more.

By joining the Friends, you could be amongst the very first to see every production. With a ticket to the opera, our Friends are invited to attend the dress rehearsal ahead of opening night. Plus, get priority booking for every opera season!

Your Friends of Opera North membership will renew automatically when your next membership payment is due. Your payment card will be charged once a month if you choose to pay monthly, or at the end of the year if you are paying annually. To opt out of automatic renewal, please contact us at friends@operanorth.co.uk or call 0113 223 3502.

Reasons to become a Friend...

• Enjoy unique events and behind-the-scenes insights as part of our exclusive Friends’ events programme, including online and in person events
• Secure the best seats in the house early with priority booking on all our opera productions
• Book your opera tickets and gain access to our dress rehearsals to experience even more extraordinary opera
• Hear all our news first and get even closer to the heart of Opera North with our regular Friends e-newsletters

• We are making opera vital
• Playing to 115,514 people in 32 places, engaging 1,134 people in community and family activity
• Inspiring the next generation with 8,093 education sessions, music and singing lessons for 3,300 children every week
• 19 audio described, BSL-interpreted and relaxed performances

And much more..

Email: friends@operanorth.co.uk
Phone: 0113 223 3502