Wexford Opera House

The National Opera House in Wexford, Ireland, is a world-class venue offering extensive meeting, conference, and event facilities. Located on High Street, Townparks, Wexford, it is Ireland’s first custom-built, multi-purpose opera house. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

• Unique Conference Facilities: The O’Reilly Theatre can accommodate up to 855 delegates theatre-style, making it an ideal space for large conferences. The Jerome Hynes Theatre offers a more intimate setting, suitable for mid-size events with a capacity of up to 172 delegates theatre-style.

• Breakout Rooms: Numerous meeting rooms and smaller areas are available for breakout meetings and sessions. These rooms are equipped with plasma screens, network access points, and wireless connectivity.

• Dedicated Ultra-Fast Broadband: The National Opera House offers a dedicated ultra-fast 150MB fibre optic broadband connection throughout the venue via its Cisco wireless solution.

• Catering and Hospitality: The venue features a café/restaurant and catering facilities on site, ensuring that all your dining needs are met. There are also two large bars and two smaller bars, providing ample space for refreshments and socializing.

• Audio-Visual Equipment: All breakout rooms are equipped with audio-visual equipment, including staging podiums and PA systems, to support various event requirements.

• Private Backstage Tours: Delegates can enjoy private backstage tours, adding a unique element to their event experience.

Function Rooms

• O’Reilly Theatre

• Capacity: Up to 855 delegates theatre-style (full capacity – no forestages) or 771 (full capacity – two forestages).
• Layout: The auditorium features a stall and two tiers arrangement, with the highlight being the American Black Walnut lining. It is acoustically designed to require no amplification, making it suitable for opera, classical music, theatre, and lectures.

• Jerome Hynes Theatre

• Capacity: Up to 172 delegates theatre-style.
• Layout: This black box theatre offers great versatility with retractable seats (excluding a small number in the balcony), providing an intimate setting for various events.

Additional Services

• VIP Rooms: Hospitality rooms are available for hire during any National Opera House performance, ideal for private hospitality events. These rooms come with full bar facilities and can be arranged with open bar options for groups of 10 or more.

• Accessibility: The venue is fully accessible, with a lift service available to all levels. Disabled and adapted access toilets are situated on Level 0 (Ground Floor), Level 1, and Level 2. The National Opera House can accommodate up to 17 wheelchair users and their companions per performance in various prime locations within the O’Reilly Theatre and the Jerome Hynes Theatre[5].

The National Opera House in Wexford offers a comprehensive range of meeting, conference, and event facilities, making it an ideal choice for various corporate and social events.