Carmen – May 16th, 19th, 21st & 24th

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In May 2026, Paisley Opera will stage a St Mirren-inspired new translation of Bizet’s Carmen at the Tannahill Centre.

In this new version of the most popular opera of all time, we swap our setting from a sun-drenched Spain to the streets of 1960s Paisley, bringing the action to the thread mills and dance halls, and of course the stands of St Mirren.

The upcoming production will bring together the community, featuring primary school pupils, a professional cast, Paisley Opera’s community chorus, right2dance and the Orchestra of Scottish Opera, translated by Lindsay Bramley, conducted by Alistair Digges and directed by Simon Hannigan

Please note that, similar to Bizet’s original, our Carmen contains adult themes and therefore our performances are 14+

Tickets (Available Soon!)

Saturday 16th May at 7.15pm – Minibus Shuttle for 16/05/26

Tuesday 19th May at 7.15pm – Minibus Shuttle for 19/05/26

Thursday 21st May at 7.15pm – Minibus Shuttle for 21/05/26

Matinee Sunday 24th May at 3pm – Minibus Shuttle for 24/05/26

To increase accessibility and reduce demand for the limited parking at the venue we are pleased to offer a free minibus shuttle leaving from and returning to a location in the centre of Paisley near Paisley Gilmour Street Railway Station, 5 minutes walk from Paisley’s main bus stops at the Town Hall and near several council Carparks. You must register in advance for this shuttle.

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