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“Watching opera among the dinosaurs could be the most Australian thing I’ve ever done.”
Sydney Morning Herald 

Unlike any music event you have experienced, the Festival of Outback Opera features a series of concerts in iconic outback locations. 2025’s headline artist, multi-award-winning soprano Sumi Jo, added Winton and Longreach to the impressive list of international stages on which she has performed.

Patrons frocked up for the Gala Ball and made new friends in the pub over a casual singalong. We gathered under the night skies for Dark Sky Serenade or enjoyed an afternoon of beautiful singing and fine dining at the Long Lunch. Our hit show, Are You Lonesome Tonight, touring nationally in 2025, brought a bit of country to the Outback, stopping in Winton and Longreach during the festival.

This is singing and scenery on a grand scale. And while the space is vast, the feeling is intimate, leaving you with a smile on your face and a swag of new friendships.

Start making your plans today. As with previous years, the festival will sell out quickly.

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