A magical operatic adventure for the entire family arrives in the Biscayan capital to bring an immortal tale to life. 🎭✨

The ABAO Txiki family program, presented through a collaboration between ABAO Bilbao Opera and Teatro Arriaga, hosts this musical adaptation of the classic Arabian Nights tale, produced by Ópera de Cámara de Navarra.

🎭 ALI BABA AND THE 40 THIEVES

📅 January 3 and 4, 2027

🕐 12:00 and 18:00

📍 Teatro Arriaga, Bilbao

🎟️ €14 / €28

📖 The hidden treasure and family wit

In this lyrical adaptation, Ali Baba and his daughter Zulema stumble upon the secret cave where a band of thieves hides their stolen treasure. However, greed overcomes Ali's brother Kassim, leading him to steal from the robbers and unleashing the wrath of Osmán, the fearsome gang leader.

The production brings together solo singers, a children's choir, and a live orchestra, creating an engaging theatrical experience designed to delight audiences of all ages.

🎭 Music, staging, and vocal artistry

The piece features original music by Iñigo Casalí, stage direction by Amico Teatro, and production by Ópera de Cámara de Navarra, presented as a collaborative venture between ABAO Bilbao Opera and Teatro Arriaga.

ℹ️ Good to know: Performed in Spanish with surtitles in Basque and Spanish. Recommended age: 5 years and older. Duration: 60 minutes.

✨ An enchanting family opera experience on the historic stage of Teatro Arriaga.