Opera
Upcoming performances, operas and shows
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard
Musical theatre and international recording superstar Sarah Brightman leads a lavish new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical masterpiece.
Great Opera Hits 2024
8 Sep – 21 Oct 2024
Listen to famous arias performed by some of Opera Australia’s finest opera singers in this relaxed 90-minute concert.
Chinese Opera Gala
22 Sep 2024
Experience the enchanting melodies of celebrated Chinese songs performed by finest opera singers from the China National Opera & Dance Drama Theater, accompanied by piano.
Cinderella on New Year’s Eve
31 Dec 2024
A prince, a ball, a woman in flight. Will they find true love before midnight?
New Year’s Eve Opera Gala 2024
31 Dec 2024
Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind as you stroll towards the iconic sails and make it your most glamorous New Year ever.
Cinderella
2 Jan – 28 Mar 2025
Feel all the magic of the fairy tale with enchanting music, playful choreography and extravagant costumes in this whimsical production of the classic opera.
La Traviata
23 Jan – 27 Mar 2025
Glamour, riches and a tragic secret: this is the story of a courtesan falling in love. Classic opera with stunning costumes and outstanding music.
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Opera Australia
More stories. More sensational music. More of what makes opera magical. The excitement begins long before the first note. The date in your calendar. The glitter of the harbour. The magnificent sails. And then, the singing: unamplified, unfiltered, unbelievable.
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Love List: Great Opera Hits by Guy Noble
Know your Nessun Dormas from your Habaneras? Find out what makes a ‘great opera hit’ in this special playlist curated by conductor, composer and broadcaster Guy Noble.
Opera Australia: Staging an Opera
Ever wondered just how much work goes into an opera production? How does it all begin? Who does it involve? 'Staging an Opera' delves into how resident company Opera Australia brings their productions to life.
Stage Direction: The Phantom of the Opera
Unmask Phantom, the original ‘mega-musical’, from its humble beginnings in a French newspaper to being part of our cultural DNA over 100 years later.
