Melbourne

Free event: BMW Opera for All

Fed Square, 14 March

Gather your loved ones for a great evening! BMW Opera for All is coming to Federation Square 14 March 2026.

La Traviata

Regent Theatre Melbourne, 8 May-16 May

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.

70th Anniversary Gala

Regent Theatre Melbourne, 17 May

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.

Gilbert & Sullivan: A Musical Celebration

Regent Theatre Melbourne, 22 May-24 May

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.

Encore! Songs from the Musicals

Regent Theatre Melbourne, 28 May-30 May

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.

The Wagner Gala Concert

Arts Centre Melbourne, 16 October

A landmark, one-night-only musical event to mark the reopening of the Ian Potter State Theatre at Arts Centre Melbourne.

La Bohème

Regent Theatre Melbourne, 7 November-18 November

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.

Opera Up Late

Regent Theatre Melbourne, 15 November

Naughty | Hilarious | Uncensored

Cabaret meets opera in an irreverent late-night performance, featuring drag, opera classics and a few pop numbers.

The Trumpet of the Swan

Regent Theatre Melbourne, 20 November-22 November

Symphonic | Theatrical | Charming

An adaptation of E.B. White’s gorgeous novel The Trumpet of the Swan for orchestra and actors.

Watershed: The Death of Dr Duncan

Arts Centre Melbourne, 21 November-28 November

Modern | Powerful | Transcendent

A dazzling new operatic work by some of Australia’s most acclaimed creative talents, bringing a real-life tragedy, and eventual triumph, to the stage.