
Turandot
Thu 19 Nov · 18:45
Festival Theatre Edinburgh
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The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh hosts Turandot on 19 November 2026 at 18:45. World-renowned Scottish director Sir David McVicar directs Puccini's epic opera for its centenary year. The production explores themes of trauma and desire within an Emperor's decaying court.
Grab your tickets here: [http://capitaltheatres.com/book-online/425802/select-seats](http://capitaltheatres.com/book-online/425802/select-seats) World-renowned Scottish director Sir David McVicar brings his visionary storytelling to bear on Puccini’s epic, final opera in this, its centenary year. ### The stakes could not be higher An Emperor’s court decays around him; a princess, haunted by inherited trauma, plays a deadly game of riddles; a visiting prince takes one look and decides to risk his life for love. Reuniting with the creative team behind 2023’s award-winning *Il trittico*, McVicar confronts the darkness of the work head on, neither flinching from *Turandot*’s trauma nor excusing Prince Calaf’s recklessness. Instead, he uncovers a deeply moving tale of two lost souls trapped between fear and desire, until compassion and courage change everything. Stuart Stratford conducts **The Orchestra of Scottish Opera** and a stellar cast, with **Trine Bastrup Møller**, **Victor Starsky**, **Insung Sim**, and **Hye-Youn Lee** (*La bohème* 2025), through some of opera’s most stirring music – including ‘Nessun dorma’ and ‘In questa reggia’. With opulent set and costume designs by **Charles Edwards** and **Doey Lüthi**, and spectacular lighting by **Ben Pickersgill**, *Turandot*’s gothic splendour comes to life in what promises to be a production like no other.
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Frequently asked questions
Turandot takes place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 18:45.
Turandot is held at Festival Theatre Edinburgh in Edinburgh (13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT).
The forecast for Turandot is Drizzle · 8°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Festival Theatre Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Turandot can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Festival Theatre in Edinburgh hosts Turandot on 19 November 2026 at 18:45. World-renowned Scottish director Sir David McVicar directs Puccini's epic opera for its centenary year. The production explores themes of trauma and desire within an Emperor's decaying court.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Grab your tickets here: [http://capitaltheatres.com/book-online/425802/select-seats](http://capitaltheatres.com/book-online/425802/select-seats) World-renowned Scottish director Sir David McVicar brings his visionary storytelling to bear on Puccini’s epic, final opera in this, its centenary year. ### The stakes could not be higher An Emperor’s court decays around him; a princess, haunted by inherited trauma, plays a deadly game of riddles; a visiting prince takes one look and decides to risk his life for love. Reuniting with the creative team behind 2023’s award-winning *Il trittico*, McVicar confronts the darkness of the work head on, neither flinching from *Turandot*’s trauma nor excusing Prince Calaf’s recklessness. Instead, he uncovers a deeply moving tale of two lost souls trapped between fear and desire, until compassion and courage change everything. Stuart Stratford conducts **The Orchestra of Scottish Opera** and a stellar cast, with **Trine Bastrup Møller**, **Victor Starsky**, **Insung Sim**, and **Hye-Youn Lee** (*La bohème* 2025), through some of opera’s most stirring music – including ‘Nessun dorma’ and ‘In questa reggia’. With opulent set and costume designs by **Charles Edwards** and **Doey Lüthi**, and spectacular lighting by **Ben Pickersgill**, *Turandot*’s gothic splendour comes to life in what promises to be a production like no other.
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13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Turandot?
Turandot takes place on Thursday, 19 November 2026 at 18:45.
Where is Turandot taking place?
Turandot is held at Festival Theatre Edinburgh in Edinburgh (13-29 Nicolson St, Edinburgh EH8 9FT, UK, Edinburgh, EH8 9FT).
What will the weather be like at Turandot?
The forecast for Turandot is Drizzle · 8°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Turandot?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Festival Theatre Edinburgh can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Turandot?
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