A Night at the Opera by Candlelight - Derby

A Night at the Opera by Candlelight Concerts 2024

Available to 22 April 2023

Book now from £19.00

Up to 5% discount with promo code DAYSOUT

An enchanting candlelit opera show is heading to Derby Cathedral with London Concertante's A Night at the Opera

London Concertante have received widespread acclaim for their live opera shows, combining gorgeous string playing, powerful vocals and some of the very finest musical virtuosity that you ever thought you'd see. Now you can catch one of their stunning live performances in an atmospheric candlelit hall near you. 

Heading to Derby this April, experience music from the likes of Puccini, Mozart, Verdi, Bizet and more in a dramatic and captivating performance that'll leave the whole audience stunned.

Don't worry if you've never been to an opera before or if you're not familiar with classical concerts, around 50% of London Concertante visitors are first-time classical concert-goers and they always leave with smiles on their faces and a desire to go again! 

So if you're looking for a unique couples night out, or for a perfect birthday gift for your parents, friends or significant others, then get tickets to London Concertante's A Night at the Opera in Derby today and prepare for an enthralling opera experience like no other. 

The programme includes: 

  • Giaccomo Puccini – “Nessun Dorma” from Turandot, “O Mio babbino caro” from Gianni Schicci, “Un Bel Di Vedremo” from Madame Butterfly, "E lucevan le stelle” from Tosca
  • Léo Delibes – “Flower Duet” from Lakme
  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – "Marriage of Figaro Overture"
  • Gioachino Rossini - "William Tell Overture"
  • Giuseppe Verdi – “La donna e mobile” from Rigoletto
  • Georges Bizet – "Toreador Song" from Carmen
    and many, many more!

Book your tickets to London Concertante's A Night at the Opera by Candlelight in Derby Cathedral today

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How to find us

By foot: 

The Cathedral is an 10 min walk from Derby Bus Station on Cathedral Green, part of the historic Cathedral Quarter. It is a 24 min walk from Derby train station.

By car:

Simply follow the brown signs for the Cathedral Quarter in the city. Off-site parking is available at various city centre car parks.

Disabled parking can be found at the West of the Cathedral; however spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed.

By bus:

There are frequent and regular bus services into the Derby city centre, operated by Trent Barton and Arriva. Derby bus station is a 10 min walk away along the River Derwent directly to the Museum of Making.

By train: 

Derby is well connected to many other towns and cities by rail. There are regular services to London with the journey taking approx. 1.5 hours. 

The distance from Derby train station to Derby Cathedral is approx. 25 minutes or a six minutes drive.

By bike:

The nearby Museum of Making is on cycle routes 6, 54 and 68, part of the Derby City Cycle Map. Bicycle parking is available in the Cathedral car park on St Michael’s Lane.

  • Toilets
  • Baby-changing facilities
  • Hearing loop
  • Limited disabled parking

Please note that the organisers operate an unreserved seating policy within each separate band.

Seats within each band (AA, A, B & C) are allocated on a first come, first served basis.

We are really sorry but we are not able to offer refunds for these events. However, if the event cannot go ahead for any reason, it will be rescheduled and moved to an alternative date and your tickets will also be transferred to this new date.

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