International Opera Awards

The 2025 International Opera Awards to be Hosted in Athens
For the first time, the International Opera Awards will take place in Athens, hosted by the Greek National Opera at the Stavros Niarchos Hall on Thursday, 13 November 2025.

Made possible by a grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), this landmark event celebrates opera excellence worldwide, supporting both established and emerging talent through the Opera Awards Foundation bursary program.

🔹 Nominations Open: 30 May 2025
🔹 Tickets on Sale: Coming soon

📍 Venue: Stavros Niarchos Hall, Greek National Opera, Athens
🌐 More info: www.operaawards.org

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2019 bursaries.

Performers announced for 2019 ceremony.

2019 finalists announced.

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Submit your nominations for the 2019 Awards.

2018 bursary recipients announced.

Finalists for the 2018 International Opera Awards sponsored by Mazars.

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Finalists for the 2017 International Opera Awards sponsored by Mazars.