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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.
Already a member of the Under 35s program? See what's on and check out latest offers here.
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 2025.
What's on
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.
Rossini
The Barber of Seville
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.
Bizet
Carmen
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.
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
What's on in 2026
Puccini
Madama Butterfly
3 January – 25 March 2026
Sydney Opera House
Heartfelt | Gorgeous | TransportiveÂ
A woman with a dream meets a man with a desire, but their marriage ripples into sweeping tragedy. A must-see opera in an award-winning production.
A must-see if you love tearjerker films, beautiful stagecraft, Japanese aesthetics and gorgeous singing.
Puccini
Turandot
15 January – 27 March 2026
Sydney Opera House
Epic | Passionate | Resonant
Turandot fiercely protects her heart. This new production of Puccini’s grand opera features monumental sets, immersive visuals, mesmerising dance and opera’s electrifying aria ‘Nessun dorma’.
A must-see if you love music that gives you goosebumps, contemporary dance, mythic fairytales reimagined for today.
Humperdinck
Hansel & Gretel
27 January – 28 February 2026
Sydney Opera House
Whimsical | Magical | Family-Friendly
Hansel and Gretel’s fairytale escape from the wicked witch of the woods, in a whimsical production with larger-than-life sets. Humperdinck’s magical score is enchanting.
A must-see if you love magical sets, nostalgic tales, operas to share with friends or younger theatregoers.
Opera Up Late
21 February 2026, Sydney Opera House
15 November 2026, Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Naughty | Hilarious | Uncensored
Cabaret meets opera in an irreverent late-night performance, featuring drag, opera classics and a few pop numbers.
A must-see if you love the classics of opera and musical theatre, glitz and glamour for your night out, jokes you couldn’t tell your mother.
Tchaikovsky
Eugene Onegin
17 – 28 March 2026
Sydney Opera House
Lyrical | Reflective | Romantic
A profound tale of unrequited love and unintended consequences, Tchaikovsky’s Romantic opera features sumptuous sets and costumes, a lush score and lashings of emotion.
A must-see if you love Tchaikovsky’s depth, Pushkin and poetry, soul-stirring performance.
Musical
The Phantom of the Opera on Sydney Harbour
27 March – 26 April 2026
Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour
Iconic | Spectacle | Bucket List
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s iconic musical in an unforgettable spectacular: performed on the enormous overwater stage on Sydney Harbour with fireworks every night.
A must-see if you love musical theatre, thrillers, spectacle, fireworks, an all-in-one special night out.
Verdi
La Traviata
8 – 16 May 2026
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Glamorous | Romantic | Emotional
Glamour, riches and a tragic secret: La Traviata is the story of a courtesan falling in love. Classic opera with stunning costumes and outstanding music.
A must-see if you love Moulin Rouge!, a good tearjerker film, gorgeous period costumes, music you can hum after the show.
70th Anniversary Gala
17 May 2026
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Iconic | Grand | Unmissable
A glittering, milestone concert celebrating 70 years of bringing Australia the best opera, featuring a starry cast, Opera Australia chorus and Orchestra Victoria.
A must-see if you love opera’s biggest hits sung by opera’s biggest stars, experiencing history first-hand.
Gilbert & Sullivan: A Musical Celebration
22 – 24 May 2026
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Zany | Bubbly | Feel-Good
Enjoy a sparkling concert of wit, whimsy and unforgettable song with highlights from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore and Iolanthe.
A must-see if you love clever comedy, nostalgic singalongs, and lots of laughs.
Encore! Songs from the Musicals
28 – 30 May 2026
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Showstopping | Toe-tapping | Heart-moving
The magic of musical theatre in a star-studded showcase of hits from celebrated musicals including My Fair Lady, South Pacific, West Side Story and The Phantom of the Opera.
A must-see if you love toe-tapping, heart-moving, awe-inspiring music sung by Australia’s top musical theatre talents.
Lehár
The Merry Widow
8 July – 18 August 2026
Sydney Opera House
Flirty | Funny | Fabulous
An opulent party of glitz, glamour and Parisian charm, featuring familiar waltzes, tuneful melodies and lively choreography. The Merry Widow is flirty, funny and fabulous.
A must-see if you love musical theatre, Gilbert and Sullivan, dance, nostalgia.
Verdi
Rigoletto
21 July – 21 August 2026
Sydney Opera House
Dark | Masterful | Enduring
Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge. This popular production features a dolls-house style revolving set and a scene-stealing Fiat 500.
A must see if you love revenge dramas, royals behaving badly, ingenious stagecraft.
Leah Purcell
The Drover's Wife
7 – 15 August 2026
Sydney Opera House
Raw | Expansive | Groundbreaking
A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story. Emotional melodies, lush orchestration and operatic grandeur meet contemporary Aboriginal storytelling.
A must see if you love Australian stories, outback thrillers, Henry Lawson, contemporary treatments of classic works.
La Stupenda: A Joan Sutherland Celebration
20 & 22 August 2026
Sydney Opera House
Iconic | Celebratory | Virtuosic
A dazzling program performed in tribute to Joan Sutherland. Hear the full orchestra, chorus and homegrown sensation Jessica Pratt singing highlights from La Stupenda’s career
A must-see if you love astonishing top notes, Australian voices, opera hits, mad sopranos.
Puccini
La Bohème
7 – 18 November 2026
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Vibrant | Romantic | Poetic
Puccini’s classic Bohemian love story is about youth, beauty, passion and heartache. This shimmering new production is set in snow-kissed Paris.
A must-see if you love RENT the musical, snowflakes and slow dances, bittersweet love stories.
The Trumpet of the Swan
20 – 22 November 2026
Regent Theatre, Melbourne
Symphonic | Theatrical | Charming
E.B. White’s beloved novel comes alive through a vivid orchestral adaptation rich with themes of identity, resilience and voice.
A must-see if you love narrative music, modern symphonic works, stories with meaning.
Twist
Watershed
21–28 November 2026
Arts Centre Melbourne
Modern | Powerful | Transcendent
A real-life crime, a public outcry, a seismic shift, this is a true story that shakes the room.
A must-see if you love choral music, stories of triumph over adversity, true crime podcasts, physically thrilling productions.
Musical
My Fair Lady
From September 2026
Sydney Opera House
Witty | Transformative | Charming
Celebrating 70 dazzling years since its debut, Lerner and Loewe’s sparkling gem of theatrical history returns to the Sydney Opera House. Directed by Karen Johnson Mortimer based on Julie Andrews’ acclaimed 2016 production.
A must-see if you love Julie Andrews, Pretty Woman, sharp humour, and spectacular staging.