Scottish Opera – The Great Wave

Scottish Opera – The Great Wave is the extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai. Coming to Glasgow’s Theatre Royal on 12th & 14th February 2026.

Join us for the world premiere of Dai Fujikura and Harry Ross’s The Great Wave: an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.

This ground breaking opera directed by Satoshi Miyagi explores Hokusai’s creative triumphs and struggles, and his bond with his daughter Ōi. This relationship redefined Japanese painting and printmaking – and changed the global art world and popular iconography forever.

Japanese composer Dai Fujikura and Scottish librettist Harry Ross create a mesmerising musical drama that showcases the series of events that ignites The Great Wave off Kanagawa phenomena, influencing pop art culture today.

Tickets are on sale now for Scottish Opera – The Great Wave and will start at £23.00 for the cheapest seats and go up to £115.00 for the most expensive. The first performance will be on the 12th February 2026 and the last show will be on the 14th February 2026. Get your tickets today!