Sydney

Stroll down to the Sydney Opera House and join the stars of Opera Australia for a concert of the greatest hits of opera.

Dark | Masterful | Enduring

Elijah Moshinsky’s much-loved production of Rigoletto returns to the stage of Sydney Opera House, complete with its glamorous La Dolce Vita-inspired sets and costumes, and scene-stealing car. The revolving dollhouse style set gives a cinematic detail to each scene.

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. Murphy’s dazzling production is a joyful escape to art deco era high society.

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.

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.

Iconic | Romantic | Poetic

Set in snow-kissed Paris, Puccini’s timeless classic Bohemian love story of youth, beauty, passion and heartache kicks off the New Year’s celebrations.

Glamorous | Celebratory | Once-in-a-lifetime

Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and prepare for an unforgettable evening of opera’s most beautiful music, at the Opera Gala Concert. Make this your most glamorous New Year ever.

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.

Magical | High-flying | Funny

Set out on a surprising journey into a magical world in this new production of Mozart’s famous opera, packed with fabulous, larger-than-life characters.

Virtuosic | Laugh-out-loud | Quirky

Donizetti’s sparkling romantic comedy is a love letter to high notes and high jinks, in an iconic production by Simon Phillips.

Punchy | Inventive | Fantastical

A double bill of one-act French operas at the cutting edge of opera. Performed by the Opera Australia Orchestra with international opera star Anna Caterina Antonacci and a starry Australian cast.

Mythic | Intriguing | Contemporary

A new opera based on Murray Bail’s acclaimed novel, Eucalyptus is an Australian fairytale, unusual love story and poetic ode to trees.

Side-splitting | Swashbuckling | Toe-tapping

Gilbert and Sullivan’s sparkling masterpiece sails into the Sydney Opera House with its witty wordplay, rollicking rhythms and sensational tunes.

Devilish | Dazzling | Dangerous

Gounod’s tale of a man selling his soul to the devil is Grand Opera at its grandest, with huge scenes on an epic scale, and directed by Sir David McVicar.

Thrilling | Tense | Tragic

A fast-moving political thriller where Riccardo risks everything to pursue his best friend’s wife. An all-star cast led by Nicole Car perform Verdi’s powerful score.

Timeless | Enchanting | Exquisite

Love is in the air when mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre and lutenist Thomas Dunford take an idyll across three centuries of French song.