Christmas at The Opera

After the success of our September launch, Mandela Bay Opera invites you to join us for a very special end-of-year event -  Christmas at the Opera, a festive lunchtime concert celebrating the joy, reflection, and generosity of the season.

This concert unfolds like a Christmas Eve house concert - intimate, heartfelt, and filled with beautiful music. Our soloists, chorus, and pianists will take you on a journey through opera, sacred works, and beloved carols. From Puccini’s Recondita armonia and Mascagni’s Easter Hymn to Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, White Christmas, and Joy to the World, it promises an hour of uplifting artistry and genuine festive warmth.

The programme also includes In a Persian Market for two pianos, Handel’s For Unto Us a Child Is Born, and traditional favourites such as O Come All Ye Faithful  -  inviting the audience to share in the spirit of song and togetherness.

Venue: South Campus Auditorium, Nelson Mandela University
Date: Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Time: 13:00
Tickets: R100 per person | Available at the door

Proceeds from this concert will be donated to Care Haven Psychiatric Centre, supporting their essential work in mental health care and community rehabilitation.

As the year draws to a close, Christmas at the Opera offers a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate: surrounded by voices that remind us why music matters.

We look forward to sharing this afternoon of hope, beauty, and generosity with you.