Bizet · A Carmen from Barcelona
Carmen
A production by Jaume Villanueva
Òpera Popularde Barcelona
Born in Barcelona. On stage at the Palau de la Música Catalana since 2023 and around the world, for the love of opera.
Opera with the soul
of Barcelona
We create unique, exceptional productions with a contemporary vision.
Next performanceThe Magic Flute7 December 2026 · Palau de la Música Catalana
Òpera Popular de Barcelona was born from the commitment of a collective of artists, musicians and singers who put their audience first. Virtuoso artists who believe in a new kind of opera, free of divisions, warm and welcoming: an opera for everyone.
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Verdi · Touring production
La traviata
A production by Jaume Villanueva
Mozart · At the Palau and on tour
The Magic Flute
Puppets, dance, circus, magic and fantasy: a tableau of wonders born anew at every moment.
Donizetti · Teatre Fortuny · Reus
L’elisir d’amore
The festival in your heart brought to life as popular opera
Gluck · Journey through death
Orfeo ed Euridice
An Òpera Popular de Barcelona production
Coming soon · A production taking shape
Fidelio
The power of fidelity.
Fidelity to a promise and loyalty to an ideal run through Beethoven’s only opera. Staged by Jaume Villanueva, with musical direction by Salvador Brotons.
Planned première1 October 2027Palau de la Música Catalana · Barcelona
StagingJV
Jaume Villanueva
The role
of the stage director
“La nostra Carmen vol ser la crònica d’un homicidi, de l’assassinat violent d’una dona.”
Stage director, playwright and founder. Discover his career, productions and writings.
ReusSantiagoVigoTaradellMataró
Touring and other stages
Òpera Popular, born in Barcelona.
On stage at the Palau de la Música Catalana and around the world.
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Temporada 2026–2027
TouringCarmen returns to the Palau on 26 February 2027
Llegir ↗The season goes on tour: next stops Taradell and Reus
Our productions continue their life beyond the Palau.
Llegir ↗In developmentFFidelio: the power of fidelity
Llegir ↗Press coverage
Òpera Popular
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Reviews, interviews and media appearances charting the journey of Òpera Popular de Barcelona.
ARA · Genís Miquel · 22.09.2025
A popular Carmen from BarcelonaLlegir la notícia ↗
La Voz de GaliciaLa traviata arrives in Santiago with soprano Aseel Massoud↗Ópera ActualGran éxito de Aseel Massoud como Violetta con Òpera Popular de Barcelona↗Ópera ActualUn elixir barcelonés y popular en el Palau↗Diario de SantiagoÒpera Popular de Barcelona porta La traviata a Santiago↗Press archiveSee all coverage and media resources→
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make the stage possible.
Our heartfelt thanks to the institutions, sponsors, venues, teams and generous people who help accessible opera grow, from Barcelona to the world.
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Orquestra de Cambra
Terrassa 48Conservatori Professional de Dansa
Institut del TeatreProgramming and territory
Barcelona · Reus · Santiago · Taradell · Vigo · Mataró
Terrassa 48Conservatori Professional de Dansa
Institut del TeatreProgramming and territory
Barcelona · Reus · Santiago · Taradell · Vigo · Mataró