The Gran Teatre del Liceu announces an exceptional concert to welcome the New Year on January 4, 2026, featuring special performances by soprano Saioa Hernández and tenor Xabier Anduaga. For the first time, the Liceu Orchestra will share the stage with the Teatro La Fenice Orchestra from Venice, under the direction of the renowned Ricardo Frizza. An evening that becomes an emotional journey of great beauty and a true space for connection through music.
The meeting, chaired by the Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, was led by Gregorio Marañón, president of the Teatro Real. Salvador Alemany, president of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, was unable to attend due to a last-minute indisposition and was represented by the Liceu’s general director, Valentí Oviedo. Several authorities from Madrid, Barcelona, and the Generalitat also took part. Both institutions shared challenges and solutions to build a solid future, adapted to modern times and to the needs of the operatic and cultural world.
The Board of Trustees of the Gran Teatre del Liceu has awarded the Gold Medals of the Gran Teatre del Liceu to Josep Pons, Àlex Ollé, Javier Camarena, Marina Abramović, Hèctor Parra, Fundació Òpera de Catalunya, SANTANDER and Fundación Santander, Anna Maleras and Joan Uriach. The Gold Medal is the highest distinction of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, granted to acknowledge the work and dedication of individuals or institutions in the cultural sphere. Prestige, international outreach, and contribution to operatic culture are particularly valued.
The 'Great dance gala' returns to the Gran Teatre del Liceu on November 9 and 10, reaffirming itself as an unmissable event for international ballet lovers. In an incomparable setting, stars such as Maria Khoreva, Olga Smirnova, Tiler Peck, Friedemann Vogel, and Julian MacKay will shine alongside an exceptional cast of twenty world-renowned dancers. The program combines iconic excerpts by Marius Petipa with neoclassical works by George Balanchine.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu presents the first solo recital by Roberto Alagna, a world-renowned opera legend and a tenor deeply cherished by the Liceu audience. On October 30, Alagna will offer a unique tribute to Giacomo Puccini, featuring iconic arias from 'Turandot', 'Madama Butterfly', 'Tosca' and 'La bohème', accompanied on piano by Jeff Cohen. An exclusive event —previously seen only at La Scala in Milan— celebrating the passion and power of Puccini’s music. Supported by Exea Impact – The Puig Family Foundation.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu and Madrid’s Teatro Real join forces to celebrate World Opera Day by offering Verdi’s 'La traviata' and Puccini’s 'Turandot' for free on Liceu OPERA+ and My Opera Player throughout the weekend, with prior registration. From Friday at 3 p.m. until Monday at 9 a.m., audiences can enjoy these operas in HD quality and at no cost. In addition, the Liceu presents a special promotion: an annual subscription to LiceuOpera+ for just €59, with access to exclusive digital content and the 2024/2025 season’s highlights.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu presents 'Giselle', the great classical romantic ballet with music by Adolphe Adam and choreography by Peter Wright, performed by the prestigious Bayerisches Staatsballett from Munich from October 21 to 26. The Liceu Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Lithuanian conductor Robertas Šervenikas, will bring to life one of the jewels of 19th-century ballet, showcasing technical mastery, expressiveness, and dramatic intensity.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu presents the Spanish premiere of Akhnaten, Philip Glass’s hypnotic opera inspired by Pharaoh Akhenaten. This production by Phelim McDermott arrives following its success in London, Los Angeles, and New York. Countertenor Anthony Roth Costanzo and mezzo-soprano Rihab Chaieb make their Liceu debuts under the musical direction of Karen Kamensek. Akhnaten blends symbolism, visual beauty, and minimalist music to recreate the religious revolution that changed Egypt’s history.
Renée Fleming has canceled her entire European tour, including the concert scheduled for December 12 at the Liceu, due to knee surgery. Tickets will be valid for the exceptional recital on February 18, 2026, with Nadine Sierra and Ludovic Tézier, accompanied by pianist Véronique Werklé. The program features arias and duets from bel canto to Verdi, with French repertoire, promising a unique and legendary evening.
The Gran Teatre del Liceu presents two new events in the ‘Constel·lacions’ series, where the Orchestra’s musicians perform works in ensembles that go beyond traditional chamber music. On October 4 and 5, the Foyer of the Gran Teatre del Liceu will host two events featuring the Orchestra’s musicians and soloists, the power and expressiveness of the brass instruments, and the subtlety of the Vivaldian Baroque universe.
