El Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Fundació Òpera Catalunya present 'La Jove Aïda' in Tarragona, a new operatic production that will tour five Catalan cities in 2026. This reinterpretation of Verdi’s 'Aida' combines opera, technology, and a retro-futuristic aesthetic inspired by video games. With dramaturgy by Jordi Casanovas, musical direction by Daniel Perpiñán, and a strong educational project from LiceuAprèn, the production aims to bring opera closer to children and young audiences.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu presents Jonathan Nott as its new musical director starting from the 2026/2027 season for five seasons, succeeding Josep Pons. Coinciding with his arrival, the Liceu is launching a new symphonic subscription. Nott will conduct 'Nijinsky by Neumeier' this season and Wagner’s Tetralogy in 2026/2027, beginning a new chapter defined by musical excellence.
The Executive Board of the Gran Teatre del Liceu has approved the renewal of Víctor Garcia de Gomar’s contract as Artistic Director through July 2031, strengthening the stability and success of the current project. The new period consolidates the Liceu as a 21st-century theatre, with an ambitious, open and international artistic vision, and coincides with the tenure of Music Director Jonathan Nott and the momentum of the future Liceu Mar.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu hosts the theatrical premiere of 'Balkan Erotic Epic', one of the most ambitious works by Marina Abramović. In an immersive proposal combining performance, dance, and ritual, the artist explores Balkan myths, eroticism, and feminist advocacy with over 30 performers. A four-hour sensory experience, featuring simultaneous actions and audience freedom of movement.
The Final Round of the 63rd Tenor Viñas International Singing Competition took place at the Gran Teatre del Liceu with 16 finalists from 712 participants across 64 countries. The First Grand Prize went to Vladyslav Buialskyi. Yuliia Zasimova and Vlad Tlusch won the second and third prizes. Elionor Martínez won the Oratorio-Lied Prize.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu kicks off the 63rd edition of the Tenor Viñas International Singing Competition with the inaugural event at the Saló de Cent of the Barcelona City Council. The competition, a global benchmark in operatic singing, has set a record for applications for the second consecutive year, with 712 entries from 64 countries. Nearly a hundred young singers will compete in the different rounds leading up to the final at the Liceu, solidifying the competition as an international platform for operatic careers.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu presents a new production of Tristan und Isolde by Richard Wagner, featuring a historic event: the world debut of Lise Davidsen as Isolda. Under the stage direction of Bárbara Lluch and the musical direction of Susanna Mälkki, the opera explores the absolute and cosmic dimension of Wagnerian love. The cast includes Clay Hilley, Brindley Sherratt, Ekaterina Gubanova, and Thomas Konieczny, with a high-level second cast. A major initiative by the Liceu that places Barcelona at the center of the international operatic scene.
The high level of participation confirms the global interest in the project, led by the Gran Teatre del Liceu and the Port of Barcelona, and positions Barcelona as a reference in cultural architecture and waterfront-port design. Published in July, the competition now enters the evaluation phase of the projects submitted by participants, from which five will be selected to develop a proposal.
Liceu OPERA+ begins a new stage with a visual revolution led by Igor Cortadellas, incorporating innovative techniques such as cablecam, frontal tracking, and on-stage cameras that place the Liceu at the audiovisual forefront. The platform offers an immersive digital experience with multi-camera, score tracking, and digital premieres of each opera, bringing the genre closer to new audiences and promoting internationalization with the support of Telefónica and Mediapro.
‘L’elisir d’amore’ returns to the Gran Teatre del Liceu with Mario Gas’s acclaimed production, a bel canto classic that has charmed audiences for twenty years. Pretty Yende, Serena Sáenz, and Marina Monzó perform as Adina, while Javier Camarena, Michael Spyres, and Filipe Manu bring Nemorino to life. With Ambrogio Maestri, Fabio Capitanucci, and Simón Orfila as Dulcamara and Diego Matheuz conducting, the Liceu offers an unmissable event for opera lovers.
