What’s on

Opera

Great Opera Hits 2026

5 Jul – 26 Oct 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre

An opera singer standing on the sails of the Opera House.

Contemporary Music

Gang of Youths

8 & 10 Aug 2026

Concert Hall

Four men smile and point at something behind the camera.

Cabaret

Velvet Inferno

5 Aug – 13 Sep 2026

Studio

Gold and silver high heels stand on either side of a gold, sparkly disco ball as they are engulfed in hot flames, indicating disco inferno

Theatre

Pride & Prejudice (sort of)

5 – 30 Aug 2026

Drama Theatre

Five women stand staggered on a staircase in regency era gowns, with musical instruments for Pride and Prejudice (sort of) as confetti falls around them.

Classical Music

Masterclass with Håkan Hardenberger

11 Aug 2026

Concert Hall

Håkan Hardenberger next to a trumpet.

Opera

The Drover’s Wife

7 – 15 Aug 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A woman in a well worn wide-brimmed hat and washed out blue dress stands with her arms crossed.

Opera

Rigoletto

21 Jul – 21 Aug 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A man wearing clown makeup is seated at a table holding an orange wig. Seated next to him is a woman in a yellow dress and headband.

Classical Music

Orchestral Dances with Håkan Hardenberger

12 – 15 Aug 2026

Concert Hall

Håkan Hardenberger holds a trumpet in dramatic black and white lighting.

Opera

The Merry Widow

17 Jul – 18 Aug 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre

Woman with shimmering dress pictured in the centre and surrounded by women in pink dresses and men in suits

Dance

Burn the Floor

13 – 29 Aug 2026

Playhouse

Kids & Families

Kids Music Playtime

17 Jul – 4 Dec 2026

Joan Sutherland Theatre Northern Foyer

A toddler in a blue sweater and floral skirt dances on a red carpeted floor with people and musicians playing string instruments in the background.

Experiences

The Padel Invitational presented by UBS

15 & 16 Aug 2026

Northern Broadwalk

Talks and Ideas

Australian Story Live: Celebrating 30 Years

15 Aug 2026

Concert Hall

A collage of six diverse individuals, each shown from the shoulders up, portraying a range of expressions from relaxed to cheerful, set against various colored backgrounds.

Dance

Primary School Dance Day

16 Aug 2026

Concert Hall

Cantabile Music Festival

17 Aug 2026

Concert Hall