• THE OTHER | 2020

  • CARMEN | 2021

  • JEVGENI ONEGIN | 2023

  • LA TRAVIATA | 2017

  • JEVGENI ONEGIN | 2023

  • LA TRAVIATA | 2017

  • THE OTHER | 2020

summer 2025 | Tosca


Some stories are timeless.
Puccini's ultimate classic Tosca about corruption of the (police) power and an example of genuine #MeToo in Rome in the 1800s is such a story. read more...
 
Performance dates: July 19, 22, 24, 26, 29 and 31 and August 2, 5, 7 and 9.

NEWS

  • FRIENDS DAY 2025: JULY 26

    Especially for the Friends of Opera Spanga, this year there will be a Friends Day! Part of the day program is the performance Dort wo du nicht bist. If you are coming, please register before June 15, at the secretariat of the Friends: tinekevandevliet@gmail.com.

  • AnneZef-2025

    ANNE & ZEF | reprise (12+)

    In May we will be performing Anne & Zef by Monique Krüs and Ad de Bont. We have had this moving and important performance in our repertoire for 10 years now.
    Reflect on 80 years of freedom in the spring of 2025 with this moving and relevant performance that tells the story of the Jewish Anne and the Islamic Zef, two teenagers who share their dreams and fears.

    The performances on May 6, 7 and 20 are closed, but on May 5 - after the unveiling of the renovated resistance monument (by Jan van Luijn) at the town hall in Wolvega - Opera Spanga will perform Anne & Zef in the Council Chamber. Starts at 3:30 PM.

  • DORT WO DU NICHT BIST

    Opera Spanga presents: Dort wo du nicht bist, a dialogue between Goethe and Schiller with music by Schubert.
    Koen Masteling vocals | Mark van Nispen piano

    dates and venues

  • Corina-2024

    THE SCHAUNARD AWARD GOES TO...

    Corina van Eijk
    and the entire
    Opera Spanga team

    Place de l'Opera - read the results here (in dutch)

  • ACCOMMODATION IN THE SPANGA AREA

    Besides the opera, would you like to enjoy a few wonderful days away in the beautiful Frisian surroundings of Spanga? Some suggestions:

  • tjaarda

    Hotel Tjaarda

    Hotel Tjaarda, in the forests of the Oranjewoud, offers a 3-day Opera Spanga hotel-dinner package.
    For more info and prices: tjaarda.nl
  • deKas1

    Boetiekpark de Kas

    Stay in the nature of the Rottige Meente at the most beautiful place in Weststellingwerf; Boetiekpark de Kas in Scherpenzeel (on bike and canoe distance from Opera Spanga). Beautiful camping spots, 2 hiker's huts, 5 tiny houses and 3 hotel cabins.
    For more info and prices: Boetiekpark de Kas

  • BOOKS ABOUT OPERA SPANGA

  • OS-Boekje-5jr

    35 YEARS OPERA SPANGA IN THE NORTHERN NETHERLANDS

    On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of Opera Spanga, the book 35 jaar Opera Spanga in Noord Nederland was created. The book focuses on the period 2019-2024 and is a follow-up to the book Opera in het weiland, the little sister, so to speak. And it gives a glimpse into the plans for the future. This edition is also illustrated with the most beautiful photos of the various productions.

    The book can be ordered by e-mail via info@operaspanga.nl. The price of the book is €10 (excl. shipping costs).

  • Boek-cover

    BOOK 30 YEARS OPERA SPANGA

    In collaboration with the municipality of Weststellingwerf, the book Opera in het weiland was made, about 30 years of Opera Spanga. Journalist Kasper Jansen sketches a picture of developments in the past 30 years, in conversations with Corina van Eijk and a few loyal employees, such as Klara Uleman and Ali Veenhouwer. The book is illustrated with the most beautiful photos of various productions.

    The book (Dutch) can be ordered by e-mail via info@operaspanga.nl. The price of the book is € 15 (excl. shipping costs).