What’s On
Miss Saigon
Her Majesty's Theatre, 29 October–3 December 2023
Direct from the West End and Broadway, experience this epic love story of passion and tragedy at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed new production of Boublil and Schönberg’s award-winning musical Miss Saigon is one of the most stunning theatrical experiences of our time.
Wagner
The Ring Cycle
Queensland Performing Arts Centre, 1 December-21 December
Enjoy a week in sunny Queensland and see a spectacular new production of the Ring Cycle in Brisbane, exclusive to the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.
Come on an exhilarating adventure with men and maidens, gods and giants, dragons and dwarves. As greed and violence threaten to destroy the heavens and earth, a glimmer of hope rises from an unexpected source.
Verdi
Aida
Queensland Performing Arts Centre, 6 December-20 December
Verdi’s monumental music makes this historic epic a popular favourite. Davide Livermore’s radiant production is a thrilling theatrical experience. From the famous Triumphal March to the intimate ending, every scene is spectacular.
La Traviata on New Year's Eve
Sydney Opera House, 31 December
Leave the crowds behind as you enter the Sydney Opera House, then settle back for an evening with Verdi’s La Traviata.
Experience Violetta’s inner world centre stage in a glittering production that shows the heartache behind the glamour is but a heartbeat away.
The Opera Gala Concert
Sydney Opera House, 31 December
Leave the crowds behind as you enter the Sydney Opera House, then settle back for an evening of opera’s most beautiful music, at the Opera Gala Concert. Make this your most glamorous New Year ever.
Great Opera Hits
Sydney Opera House, 1 January-17 August
Stroll down to the Sydney Opera House and join the stars of Opera Australia for a concert of the greatest hits of opera.
La Traviata
Sydney Opera House, 2 January-14 March
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.
Orpheus & Eurydice
Sydney Opera House, 12 January-31 January
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.
The Magic Flute
Sydney Opera House, 1 February-16 March
Embark on an enchanting adventure and meet a host of wondrous characters in Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
BMW Opera for All
Fed Square, 3 February
Gather your loved ones for a great summer night out! BMW Opera for All is coming to Federation Square 3 February 2024.
Theodora in Concert
Sydney Opera House, 8 February-9 February
Lose yourself in the sublime music of Handel’s Theodora in this collaboration between the internationally celebrated Pinchgut Opera and Opera Australia.
Idomeneo
Sydney Opera House, 20 February-15 March
An epic opera about gods and monsters, human frailty and the power of love. Mozart’s genius is on full display.
West Side Story on Sydney Harbour
Mrs Macquaries Point, 22 March-21 April
A musical masterpiece returns to Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour in a thrilling, larger-than-life staging. Dynamic dance numbers and fireworks soar across the harbour.
Sunset Boulevard
Princess Theatre Melbourne, 21 May-7 July
Musical superstar Sarah Brightman stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical about a Hollywood icon.
Tosca at Margaret Court Arena
Margaret Court Arena, 24 May-30 May
A thriller with sensational music, opera’s best villain and an unforgettable ending, Tosca will keep you on the edge of your seat in this production performed at Margaret Court Arena.
Watershed
Sydney Opera House, 14 June-16 June
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.
Tosca
Sydney Opera House, 25 June-16 August
A thriller with sensational music, opera’s best villain and an unforgettable ending, Tosca will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Il Trittico
Sydney Opera House, 3 July-19 July
Three short operas by one of opera’s greatest composers offer a triple helping of music and emotion: thrilling drama, personal crisis and sparkling comedy.
Hamlet
Sydney Opera House, 20 July-9 August
Shakespeare’s searing portrait of a prince in crisis in an acclaimed contemporary opera by Australian composer Brett Dean.
The Puccini Gala Concert
Hamer Hall, 25 July-27 July
A star-studded celebration of some of opera’s most moving music.
Breaking the Waves
Hamer Hall, 26 July-28 July
Lars von Trier’s film about a young woman’s shocking sacrifices for her husband is a powerful new opera for our times, by one of the world’s most exciting composers, Missy Mazzoli.
Così fan tutte
Sydney Opera House, 1 August-17 August
Two men attempt to seduce the other’s lover in an elaborate ruse to win a bet. Mozart’s sublime music makes this opera must-see.
Sunset Boulevard
Sydney Opera House, 28 August-2 November
Musical superstar Sarah Brightman stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s extraordinary musical about a Hollywood icon.
Gilgamesh
Carriagworks, 26 September-5 October
The world’s oldest poem meets opera’s most cutting-edge artists in this spectacular new work, directed by Kip Williams (Sydney Theatre Company’s The Picture of Dorian Gray).
Eucalyptus
Palais Theatre, 16 October-19 October
A new opera based on Murray Bail’s acclaimed novel, Eucalyptus is an Australian fairytale, unusual love story and poetic ode to trees.
The Magic Flute
Geelong Arts Centre, 9 November-16 November
Embark on an enchanting adventure and meet a host of wondrous characters in Mozart’s The Magic Flute.
Chorus!
Geelong Arts Centre, 13 November-15 November
Hear the lyrical beauty and power of 48 choristers coming together to explore vast musical terrains through the emotional language of song. Showcasing famous choral pieces by the legends of opera, including Verdi, Puccini, Wagner and Tchaikovsky.