
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.


Member’s coffee mornings
Saturday 12 April – Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
11am - 1pm
Tickets: £15
Join us to learn about the work of our invaluable staff directors over a cup of tea and some cake. Guided by the company’s long standing Staff Director, Caroline Chaney, this session will offer a real insight into the life of a rehearsal room and the processes needed to bring our mainstage operas to life. Followed by a Q&A session.
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Meet the archivists
Thursday 29 April & 3 June – 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.

Behind the scenes at Eastmoors stores
Be guided around our Eastmoors store, Cardiff by a member of our technical team and be dazzled by an array of our sets, props and costumes up close.
Tickets: £20
Please note that these tours will be for smaller groups and will include transportation to and from Wales Millennium Centre to our stores. Access to our costumes and props areas are via staircases only, no lift is available.
To book for this event please contact us via development@wno.org.uk or on 02920 63 5000.
For any access requirements or if you have any questions please contact us via development@wno.org.uk or on 029 2063 5000.