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2024/2025 WNO member events

As a valued WNO Friend or Patron you have access to exclusive behind-the-scenes events.

You have the opportunity to glimpse into rehearsals, chances to meet the WNO team, backstage tours and more. Below are the current events available to book and more will be added through the year so keep checking back.

In order to book member events you will need to provide an exclusive promo code which has been sent via email as part of your membership. Due to limited availability members are eligible for a maximum of two tickets unless otherwise stated on the event listing.


Dress rehearsals

Wednesday 18 September – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Dress Rehearsal, Rigoletto 3pm 

Thursday 26 September – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Dress rehearsal – Il trittico 3pm

Dress rehearsals are free to attend for members who have purchased tickets to the production in the same Season. A reminder will be sent out closer to the time, but please contact the Development office should you have any questions.


Stage Orchestra Rehearsals

Tuesday 24 September - Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Il trittico, 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Tickets: £15

Witness the first Il trittico stage rehearsal with orchestra and gain an insight into the level of detail undertaken by both conductor and director in the preparation prior to opening night. This rehearsal will focus on a section of the production rather than a full run through.

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Member’s coffee morning

Saturday 5 October – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
11am - 1pm
Tickets: £15

Join us for a hot drink and some cake and learn about the work of our orchestra on the road in a conversation and Q&A session with Head of Orchestra, Matt Downes, and WNO Orchestra Leader, David Adams.

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Meet the archivists

Tuesday 12 November & 10 December – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
10.30am - 12.30pm
Tickets: £15

Enjoy a morning in the company of WNO's two volunteer archivists - John Richardson and Ian Douglas.  Hear about the work of our archive, while also taking a look around our in-house set up in a relaxed atmosphere with plenty of time to ask questions and share knowledge. This event is only available for small groups of four or less.

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12 November
10 December


For any access requirements or if you have any questions please contact us via development@wno.org.uk or on 029 2063 5000.