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Under 35? Get great value opera tickets
Access great discounts all year-round, and behind-the-scenes opportunities — for free!*
Ever wanted to give opera a try? Or maybe you’re already developing a taste for it, and want even more of this great art form in your diet? Here’s your chance.
We believe opera is for everyone, which is why we are determined to make opera more accessible for younger audiences.
If you're 35 and under, you’re invited to register for Under 35s. It’s free (and commitment-free) and gives you access to the following benefits:
15% discount to opera performances*
Once you’ve signed up, you’ll be able to log into our website and buy tickets to most opera performances for 15% off! You can also bring a friend in the same age bracket, who can book for the same price.
The opportunity to access heavily discounted tickets.
If 15% wasn’t enough, if you’ve signed up we’ll let you know throughout the year when we have major discounts available for Under 35s.
The chance to glimpse behind the scenes.
We’ll be offering you the opportunity to meet artists and fellow young opera fans, go behind the scenes and attend special events for free.
Join the Under 35s program
By signing up, you agree to join our promotional program, which includes receiving updates and offers about the Under 35s program as well as our e-newsletter and other email communications.
For tickets purchased through the program, you (and your guest) will be required to show proof of age when entering the venue to verify your age.
Already have an account? Add Under 35 Membership now.
*By signing up to Under 35s, you declare that you are aged 35 or under. You may be required to provide proof of age upon registration and Opera Australia reserves the right to reject any membership for a person it has reason to believe is not aged 35 or under. Your membership will be automatically cancelled when you turn 36. Any person attending on an Under 35s ticket will be required to show valid proof of age. This includes both members and any guests with an Under 35s ticket. Those without a valid ID, or who are not aged 35 or under, will be refused entry. Discounts cannot be applied to tickets retroactively – tickets already purchased cannot be refunded in favour of an Under 35s ticket. Under 35s discounts cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Tickets are strictly subject to availability. Opera Australia reserves the right to exclude any performances or price reserves from Under 35s discounts. All offers associated with Under 35s membership are valid until 31 December 2024.
What's on
Massenet
Cinderella (Cendrillon)
2 January–28 March 2025
Sydney Opera House
Feel all the magic of the fairy tale with enchanting music, playful choreography and extravagant costumes in this whimsical production of the classic opera.
A must-see if you love Happily-ever-afters, Disney films, gorgeous costumes and fun choreography. Short and sweet productions performed in English.
Rossini
The Barber of Seville
18 January – 28 February 2025, Sydney Opera House
31 October – 5 November 2025, Regent Theatre, Melbourne
A rollicking, laugh-out-loud comedy about everyone’s favourite friendly neighbourhood barber: Fi-ga-ro! Figaro! Figaro!
A must-see if you love Classic comedies like Fawlty Towers, a happy ending, and sweeping melodies you might recognise from Bugs Bunny.
Verdi
La Traviata
23 January – 27 March 2025
Sydney Opera House
Glamour, riches and a tragic secret: La Traviata is the story of a courtesan falling in love. Classic opera with stunning costumes, outstanding music and a fresh perspective.
A must-see if you love Moulin Rouge, a good tearjerker film, gorgeous period costumes, music you can hum after the show.
Opera Up Late
30 January 2025
Sydney Opera House
A wild ride through the world of opera hosted by Reuben Kaye. With re-imagined opera hits, musical theatre classics and a few pop numbers along the way, this is a night you’ll never forget.
A must-see if you love Drag queens, naughtiness, high notes and general fabulosity.
Bernstein
Candide
20 February – 14 March 2025
Sydney Opera House
Take a wild and witty journey through a world gone mad in a brilliant satire by famed West Side Story composer Leonard Bernstein. Eddie Perfect and Lyndon Watts star in this smash-hit, distinctively Australian staging.
A must see if you love The music of West Side Story, witty operetta and laugh-out-loud comedy that makes you think.
Purcell
Dido & Aeneas
13 – 29 March 2025
Sydney Opera House
Exhilarating acrobatics meet stunning voices in this thrilling new production of a timeless love story, featuring Circa acrobats, slick costumes and poignant music.
A must see if you love Cutting-edge theatre, baroque music, historic epics and tragic love stories like Romeo & Juliet.
Musical
Guys & Dolls on Sydney Harbour
21 March–20 April 2025
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
A slice of Broadway explodes across Sydney Harbour, with a spectacular brand-new production of the classic musical.
A must see if you love Showstopping song and dance numbers, Ocean’s 11, balmy nights on the water.
The Verdi Gala Concert
30 April & 3 May 2025
Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne
Prepare your heart for the greatest of emotions. Opera superstars Nicole Car and Étienne Dupuis star in a celebration of the composer behind La Traviata, Rigoletto and Aida.
A must see if you love Back-to-back musical highlights, opera superstars soaring on stage, music from La Traviata, Rigoletto and Aida.
Bizet
Carmen
10 July – 19 September 2025, Sydney Opera House
15 – 25 November 2025, Regent Theatre, Melbourne
When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. This adrenaline-pumping ride through love and jealousy has famous music, including the Toreador song, and a thrilling plot.
A must-see if you love Gritty dramas with a bit of crime and romance thrown in, hearing opera’s most famous tunes, and music you can tap your toes to.
Dvořák
Rusalka
19 July – 11 August 2025
Sydney Opera House
A water nymph longs to live and love as a human and will sacrifice everything to get there. Australian soprano Nicole Car stars as Rusalka.
A must-see if you love The Little Mermaid, fantasy fiction, seeing one of Australia’s top exports debut a new role.
Mozart
The Marriage of Figaro
31 July – 27 August 2025
Sydney Opera House
One of the most playful operas ever written, The Marriage of Figaro is a classic comedy brimming with sex, lies and endless surprises. Mozart’s famous melodies will have you humming along and singing the famous arias long after the curtain falls
A must see if you love A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Downton Abbey, enormous sets and disguises gone wrong.
Puccini
La Bohème
23 August – 20 September 2025
Sydney Opera House
Glitzy sets, big emotions and stirring music fill the stage in this romantic classic. This much-loved production is set in the bohemian streets of 1930s Berlin. Expose your soul to the feelings that only music can express.
A must see if you love Devastating love stories, gorgeous costumes and impressive sets, the musical RENT, or Moulin Rouge.
Musical
RENT
From 26 September 2025
Sydney Opera House
The musical that rocked Broadway is back! Step into the vibrant streets of New York City's East Village, where dreams are born, friendships are tested, and the power of love prevails against all odds.
A must-see if you love Rock opera, stories of heartbreak and resilience and Puccini’s La Bohème.
Gluck
Orpheus & Eurydice
2 – 5 December 2025
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Journey to the underworld and back with the grieving Orpheus. Awe-inspiring acrobatics meet Gluck’s exquisite music in this genre-busting production created with the internationally renowned Circa.
A must-see if you love contemporary circus or dance, fantasy novels or nerding out on ancient myths and legends