Valentine’s Day
The perfect gift
Imagine surprising someone you love (or someone you’re hoping will fall in love with you) with tickets to the opera.
You’ve planned something special. You dress to impress. You meet your date and feel their anticipation.
As you settle into your seats, get swept up in a torrid romance or heart-rending tragedy. Bask in the beauty and artistry on stage.
At interval, grab a glass of something sparkling and enjoy the stunning view over Sydney Harbour.
It’s a date that you’ll always remember. It's the perfect Valentine's Day gift.
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Have the classic Sydney Opera House experience
Climb the monumental steps and look up at the shimmering sails. Raise a glass as you overlook the magnificent harbour. Then settle in for a spectacle. Pack tissues for the beautiful and tragic Madama Butterfly, or see the classic Rigoletto, a tale of glamour, grit, lust and revenge, featuring the iconic 'La donna è mobile'.
Experience a fresh take on one of the world’s most famous operas
Prepare for goosebumps with a monumental new staging of Turandot, complete with opera’s most iconic tune, ‘Nessun dorma’.
Treat someone special to their first opera
Hänsel & Gretel is the perfect first taste of opera: it’s just a little over two hours, performed in English, set to luscious music and features surreal, larger-than-life sets and costumes,. Plus, it’s a story you already know! Long-time opera-lovers will also be thrilled: this is a first-rate score with Wagnerian richness – delightfully dark!
Watch a musical masterpiece under the stars
There’s no better night out in Sydney than Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. In 2026, The Phantom of the Opera returns on its 40th anniversary. Bring them early to enjoy the sun setting over Sydney Harbour at one of the on-site pop-up bars or restaurants, and settle in for a magical performance.
Experience one of opera’s epic romances
Tchaikovsky might be best known for his ballets (Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and Sleeping Beauty) but he also wrote some fabulous operas, none more beloved than Eugene Onegin. Romantics will swoon to this incredible score and story, brought to life in a dazzling staging featuring Australian and international singers and some beautiful dance.
Be swept away by a Broadway classic
Looking for a gift for the musical theatre lover in your life? My Fair Lady returns to the Sydney Opera House, telling the story of the Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle, who transforms into a lady of society.