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  • Text on a foggy blue-grey background reads: 2026/27 Season. OPERA THAT DOES NOT LOOK AWAY in bold, yellow capital letters, capturing the bold vision of English National Opera.

    ENO unveils 2026-27 Season

    Today, we announce our 2026-27 Season, including nine exciting productions exploring stories of resistance and freedom, and a vibrant programme…
  • Headshot of Marg Horwell

    Angel’s Bone designer Marg Horwell visits the University of Salford and Aviva Studios

    Angel’s Bone designer Marg Horwell visited Salford in Greater Manchester to talk to University of Salford students about her award-winning career.
  • Helen Shute, stands smiling in an ornate, empty London Coliseum theatre with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black blazer and light top amidst rows of red seats and decorative lighting overhead.

    ENO appoints Helen Shute as Chief Executive

    She will also become Chief Executive of London Coliseum Limited, taking up both roles in November 2026.
  • Various community groups attending an onstage singing workshop at the Coliseum. They are seated on the stage as a workshop leader talks to them.

    ENO secures £1.6 million investment for London Coliseum

    Investment from the government’s Creative Foundations Fund will support essential capital works at the London Coliseum.
  • A man in blue sits slouched on a stool and a woman in a white blouse and blue skirt sits upright on a chair at a small table on a dimly lit stage with barred railings in the background.

    ENO wins Olivier Award for Dead Man Walking

    In her acceptance speech, Annilese Miskimmon paid tribute to Sister Helen Prejean, whose real-life experiences inspired the opera, as well as to Lilian Baylis, founder of ENO.
  • A middle-aged man with short grey hair and glasses, Paul Reeve MBE is wearing a navy blazer over a light blue shirt, standing in front of pale-coloured curtains and smiling slightly at the camera.

    ENO appoints Paul Reeve MBE as Interim Chief Executive

    ENO will welcome Paul Reeve MBE as an Interim Chief Executive while the Board completes the appointment of a new, permanent CEO.
  • A woman in a green dress sings on stage in front of an orchestra, with musicians playing string instruments and a conductor directing them, all set against a dark red curtain backdrop.

    ENO remembers soprano Rainelle Krause

    Soprano Rainelle Krause was a much-admired artist and a memorable presence on ENO’s stage in The Magic Flute in 2024 and Horrible Histories Prom in 2023.
  • Season Image for ENO 25/26

    ENO’s critically and commercially successful 2025/26 Season draws to a close

    This season, in both London and Greater Manchester, ENO showcased a wide range of operas, from contemporary masterpieces and ENO firsts to much-loved revivals.
  • View from the auditorium of the stage of the London Coliseum during the Relaxed performance of ENO's Iolanthe---Wednesday 25 October 2023 © Lloyd Winters

    ENO Statement on the Hodge Review

    ENO welcomes Baroness Hodge’s independent review of Arts Council England.
  • A collage of nine black-and-white headshots, arranged pyramid-style on a dark background, features a diverse group of men and women—showcasing the talented ENO Harewood Artists and the support they bring to every performance.

    The 25/26 ENO Harewood Artists Match Campaign

    The amount raised ensures the training of our 10 incredible singers on the ENO Harewood Artists programme this season.

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