# Event Details

- **Event Name**: OperaFest 2026: Dido & Aeneas
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Entrance to this event in Alix Goolden Performance Hall is at the Victoria Conservatory of Music at 900 Johnson Street.

Entrance: At the door- suggested $20 donation

Two performances: Saturday, August 15 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM

Join us for the public performances of Henry Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas, the culminating production of OperaFest 2026. This fully staged Baroque opera features chamber orchestra, choir, and emerging artists from the Conservatory, bringing one of opera’s most enduring masterpieces to life.

Performances take place on Saturday, August 15 at 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Alix Goolden Performance Hall. Audiences will experience a powerful evening of music and drama, showcasing the artistry of the next generation of opera performers.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of NRS Foundation and Richard Margison Fund.

Venue Accessibility
The 900 Johnson Street entrance is wheelchair accessible at street level. There’s a drop-off zone out front, elevator access inside, and several accessible washrooms, including a gender-neutral washroom.

For priority seating or other accommodations, contact us in advance.

For full details, visit vcm.bc.ca/plan-your-visit
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/victoria/operafest-2026-dido-and-aeneas/200030214100253
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, performances, music, art, theatre, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 35

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Victoria
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: 900 Johnson St., Victoria, BC, Canada, British Columbia V8V 3N4
- **lat**: 48.42669
- **long**: -123.35852
- **full address**: 900 Johnson St., Victoria, BC, Canada, British Columbia V8V 3N4

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is OperaFest 2026: Dido & Aeneas being held?
  - **A:** OperaFest 2026: Dido & Aeneas takes place on Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 15 Aug, 2026 at 06:00 pm at 900 Johnson St., Victoria, BC, Canada, British Columbia V8V 3N4.
- **Q**: Who is organizing OperaFest 2026: Dido & Aeneas?
  - **A:** OperaFest 2026: Dido & Aeneas is organized by Victoria Conservatory of Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** OperaFest 2026: Dido & Aeneas is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Victoria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If OperaFest 2026: Dido & Aeneas sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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