Opera
Upcoming performances
Miss Saigon
Direct from the West End and Broadway, experience this epic love story of passion and tragedy at the iconic Sydney Opera House this August.
Sibyl
Sibyl is a rich sensory experience melding exquisite music, powerful vocals, and compelling visuals from visionary South African artist William Kentridge. The evening of two parts begins with The Moment Has Gone, a film with live score, followed by Waiting for the Sibyl, a chamber opera featuring nine performers.
Juan-Diego Florez in Recital
Juan Diego Flórez, the renowned tenor, is finally performing in Sydney for his debut Australian tour. Don't miss this chance to see him live!
La Traviata on New Year’s Eve
Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind for a glamorous start to the New Year with a fresh perspective on an opera classic.
New Year’s Eve Opera Gala Concert
There’s nowhere in the world like Sydney on New Year’s Eve, so enjoy a few drinks overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour before you take your seats for this Opera Gala.
Great Opera Hits 2024
Listen to famous arias performed by some of Opera Australia’s finest opera singers in this relaxed 90-minute concert.
La Traviata
Glamour, riches and a tragic secret: this is the story of a courtesan falling in love. Classic opera with stunning costumes and Verdi’s outstanding music.
Orpheus & Eurydice
Journey to the underworld and back with the grieving Orpheus. Awe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in this production created with the internationally renowned Circa.
The Magic Flute
Escape into an enchanted world for Mozart’s fabulous adventure. A noble hero and his loveable sidekick must rescue a princess in mortal danger.
Theodora in Concert
Lose yourself in Handel’s sublime music in this collaboration between the internationally celebrated Pinchgut Opera and Opera Australia.
Idomeneo
An epic opera about gods and monsters, human frailty and the power of love. Mozart’s genius is on full display.
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour: West Side Story
Experience the greatest score ever written for musical theatre, dynamic dance numbers that soar through the open air, and a love story for the ages.
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Seasons
Opera Australia
Fly on the wings of madness, melancholy, and music in 2023. Opera is never tame. From your seat, you can feel the passion of first love, blossoming in tender duet. Watch devotion descend into desperation with a soprano in full flight. Delight in drama worlds away.
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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.