Opera

This is where opera comes to life. Discover timeless classics, contemporary interpretations and world premieres performed by extraordinary singers, musicians and creatives. Epic stories, soaring arias and unforgettable moments await.

2 Jan – 17 Mar 2027

La Bohème

Puccini’s classic Bohemian love story is about youth, beauty, passion and heartache. This shimmering new production is set in snow-kissed Paris.

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A man beggingly grasps a woman who is about to float away. They are both standing on a cloud in a dream-like setting.

Opera

La Voix humaine & L’enfant et les sortilèges

5 Feb 2027

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A woman dramatically holding an old fashioned telephone to her ear in front of a red stage curtain.

Opera

Eucalyptus

22 – 25 Mar 2027

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A woman wearing a white linen top, perched in the branches of a tree.

Classical Music

Mark Vincent

1 May 2027

Studio

Musical Theatre

The Pirates of Penzance

1 Jul – 7 Aug 2027

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A group of pirates cheering against a big illustration of a ship.

Faust

10 Jul – 4 Aug 2027

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A man tossing dice into the air. He sits in a burnt orange room and wears a black crown.

A Masked Ball

23 Jul – 7 Aug 2027

Joan Sutherland Theatre

A blindfolded woman sits in a room full of forest green balloons, while holding one herself. An ominous well-lit human skull sits at her feet.

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Love List: Chamber Opera by Jack Symonds

Discover the unexpected side of opera with our newest playlist, featuring the likes of Janáček, Britten and Philip Glass. Curated by Jack Symonds, Artistic Director of Sydney Chamber Opera.

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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.

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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.

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