The Opera House

This grand Edwardian Opera House, a jewel in the crown of this part of the Derbyshire Peak District, was designed by Frank Matcham and built at a cost of £25,000. It was opened in 1903 with seating for 1250 people.

During its lifetime the Opera House also housed a cinema, and this eventually gave way to it returning to life as a theatre in 1979. As well as being the home of the Buxton Opera Festival and the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival, the Opera House presents an extensive programme of events including comedy, ballet, music, opera and an annual pantomime.