Opera House (disambiguation)

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An opera house is a theatre building used primarily for opera performances.

As a specific venue, Opera House may refer to:

Opera House may also refer to:

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Royal Opera House</span> Performing arts venue in London, England

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Manchester Opera House</span> English commercial touring theatre

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Opera House Theatre, Blackpool</span> UK theatre (opened 1889)

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