Opera
Upcoming performances
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.
Tosca
A thriller with sensational music, opera’s best villain and an unforgettable ending, Tosca will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Great Opera Hits 2024
Listen to famous arias performed by some of Opera Australia’s finest opera singers in this relaxed 90-minute concert.
Il Trittico
Three short operas by one of opera’s greatest composers offer a triple helping of music and emotion: thrilling drama, personal crisis and sparkling comedy.
Hamlet
Shakespeare’s searing portrait of a prince in crisis in an acclaimed contemporary opera by Australian composer Brett Dean.
Sails and Songs II: A Seaside Opera Affair
Experience timeless opera arias from Mozart, Donizetti, Rossini, Puccini, and Verdi in a captivating musical showcase.
Cosi Fan Tutte
Two men attempt to seduce the other’s lover in an elaborate ruse to win a bet. Mozart’s sublime music makes this opera must-see.
Freddie De Tommaso: ll Tenore in Concert
See why Freddie De Tommaso is winning plaudits and fans the world over in this historic Australian debut, off the back of his first two albums.
New Year's Eve Opera Gala 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.
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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.