New Year's Eve

The Opera Gala Concert

Sydney Opera House
31 December 2025

New Year's Eve

The Opera Gala Concert

Sydney Opera House
31 December 2025

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Venue

Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney

Running Time

Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval for the 9pm fireworks.

Please note

This production contains pyrotechnics.

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Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and prepare for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve under the iconic sails.

Enjoy a few drinks overlooking the magnificent Sydney Harbour before you take your seats to hear all the biggest arias in our opera gala performance.

Watch the 9pm fireworks sparkle during the interval, and after the show, make your evening even more special with tickets to our exclusive Midnight Party. Held in the Northern Foyers of the Opera House, this event includes drinks, canapés and entertainment — and of course, a great vantage point for Sydney’s famous NYE fireworks.

There’s nowhere in the world like Sydney on New Year’s Eve, and there’s nowhere closer to the action than the Sydney Opera House.

So go on, make this your most glamorous New Year ever.

Package Options

Add the pre-performance dinner and/or the Midnight Party when you book your tickets to the Opera Gala Concert on New Year's Eve.

New Year's Eve Pre-performance dinner

Pre-Performance Dinner

*SOLD OUT*

Look out over Sydney Harbour as you dine on a three-course menu, matched with premium wines and beverages in the Northern Foyer from 5:30pm.

Price does not include performance ticket.

New Year's Eve at the Sydney Opera House

Midnight Party

*SOLD OUT*

Canapés, drinks and live entertainment, in the Northern Foyer with views of the spectacular midnight fireworks on Sydney Harbour.

Price does not include performance ticket.

Please note that while the midnight fireworks may be visible from the Sydney Opera House Foyers, views are partially obstructed and may not include the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

New Year's Eve at the Sydney Opera House Platinum Package

Platinum Package

*SOLD OUT*

Pre-performance dinner in the Northern Foyer, Platinum seats to the concert, a program, and a glass of champagne at interval, and the Midnight Party.

Price includes performance ticket, excludes $9.80 transaction fee.

New Year's Eve at the Concert Hall, Sydney Opera House (2019)

Photo: Mike King

Frequently Asked Questions

Cast & Creative

Conductor
Alexander Briger
Director
Laura Hansford
Lighting Designer
Alex Lynn
Audio Designer
Bob Scott
Host
Jonathan Biggins
Stacey Alleaume
Nina Korbe
Margaret Plummer
Iain Henderson
Simon Meadows

Opera Australia Orchestra