2018 Season
We’re thrilled to unveil our 2018 season. It’s bursting with all the things that make opera unforgettable, and we can’t wait to show you what’s in store.
Griffith Opera on the Beach
Aida on the Gold Coast Beach
COOLANGATTA BEACH
A royal love triangle, a fight for freedom and the famous Triumphal March will light up the sky when Aida comes to the beach.
21–30 September 2017
Puccini
Madama Butterfly
SYDNEY, CAPITOL THEATRE
Rejected by her past, forgotten by the man she loves, Butterfly clings to the promise of honour, just beyond the horizon.
24 October–4 November 2017
Recital
Ferruccio Furlanetto
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE
The world's most famous bass gives a series of recitals with pianist Igor Tchetuev in the intimate surrounds of City Recital Hall, Sydney and Melbourne Recital Centre.
Sydney 27 & 29 September 2017
Melbourne 2 October 2017
Lerner & Loewe
My Fair Lady
SYDNEY, CAPITOL THEATRE
Everyone's favourite musical in a production by the first Eliza Doolittle, Julie Andrews.
Until 14 October 2017
STRAUSS, OFFENBACH, LEHÁR AND MORE
Two Weddings, One Bride
SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
All of your favourite operetta waltzes, polkas and songs by Strauss, Offenbach, Lehár and Kálmán come together in this raucous comedy.
Until 22 October 2017
LEHÁR
The Merry Widow
SYDNEY & MELBOURNE
A frothy comedy, bubbling over with memorable tunes, elegant dance numbers and charming characters.
Melbourne 15–25 November 2017
Sydney 2 January–3 February 2018
Good Food Month
Feast on Opera
AT GLASS BRASSERIE, SYDNEY
Join us for an exclusive night of fine food, fine wine and world-class opera. We've partnered with Luke Mangan’s glass brasserie and Keith Tulloch Wine to create a unique and enriching evening in one of Sydney’s most glamorous restaurant settings.
25 October 2017
Celebrate
New year's Eve
AT SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE
There's nowhere in the world like Sydney on New Year's Eve and there's nowhere closer to the action than Sydney Opera House. Make this your most glamorous and memorable New Year ever.
31 December 2017