Opera Performance at the Sydney Opera House

Catch one the many amazing performances by Opera Australia at the World-Heritage listed Sydney Opera House. With your choice of seating, the 2011 season includes performances of Madama Butterfly, Carmen, The Merry Widow, The Barber of Saville, Partenope, Capiccio, La Boheme, Of Mice and Men, Lakme, Macbeth, The Love of the Nightingale and Don Giovanni.

The 2011 opera season at the Sydney Opera House promises to exceed all expectations as new stars join favorites from previous seasons to transport audiences to another world. Whether you are an opera aficionado or just looking to add a little something special to your Sydney vacation, a performance at the Sydney Opera House isn't just any old night at the opera!

Performances are held in the Opera Theatre. With seating for 1547 people, its the second largest venue at Sydney Opera House. As the operas are performed in their original language (mostly Italian), subtitles in English are projected onto a screen above the stage.

Bars inside Sydney Opera House open one hour prior to performance time, so why not arrive early to enjoy a pre-theatre drink (additional cost) and enjoy the unbeatable views of Sydney Harbour.

See 'Itinerary' below for further details on the operas scheduled to perform at Sydney Opera House during the 2011 season.