World Opera Day is celebrated every year on October 25, the same day composers Georges Bizet and Johann Strauss II were born. The day was started in 2019 by three big opera organizations — OPERA America, Opera Europa, and Ópera Latinoamérica — to show that opera is still an important and inspiring part of our culture. It reminds people that opera goes beyond grand theaters and classical scores. It tells stories through music and emotion that anyone can relate to.
Every year, opera houses and music groups around the world take part by organizing concerts, open rehearsals, and online events. Thanks to social media and the hashtag #WorldOperaDay, more people can discover opera even if they’ve never been to a performance before. Some theaters like the Cincinnati Opera post behind-the-scenes photos or videos, while others share clips of famous arias or talk about what it’s like to work in opera.
Even though World Opera Day is still quite new, it’s quickly becoming more popular. As of October 2025, the hashtag #WorldOperaDay has been used in a respectable 17.9K posts on Instagram. In recent years, performers like Anne Dyas and Brian McQueen have used Instagram to celebrate World Opera Day and share their love of opera with their followers.
When Is World Opera Day Celebrated?
World Opera Day is observed every year on October 25. It’s an easy one to remember since it celebrates the birthdays of two famous composers, Georges Bizet and Johann Strauss II. The date remains the same annually, making it easy for opera fans and institutions worldwide to plan concerts and events around this celebration.
| Year | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | October 25 | Saturday |
| 2026 | October 25 | Sunday |
| 2027 | October 25 | Monday |
| 2028 | October 25 | Wednesday |
| 2029 | October 25 | Thursday |
| 2030 | October 25 | Friday |
5 Ways You Can Celebrate World Opera Day
Here are a few simple and realistic ways an opera fan could celebrate World Opera Day:
- Watch a favorite opera at home — stream a performance online or revisit a classic recording.
- Share something on social media — post your favorite aria or scene using the hashtag #WorldOperaDay to spread the love.
- Learn something new — watch a short documentary about how opera is made or read about a composer you’ve never explored before.
- Introduce someone else to opera — invite a friend or family member to watch a short scene or duet with you and talk about what makes it special.
- Visit your local opera house (if possible) — some offer open days, exhibitions, or behind-the-scenes tours around this time of year.
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