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Nov 15 -
16
Virgilio Marino
After years of playing leading roles for Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House, much loved Queensland tenor, Virgilio Marino, returns home to pres...
Recital Virgilio Marino
After years of playing leading roles for Opera Australia at the Sydney Opera House, much loved Queensland tenor, Virgilio Marino, returns home to pres...
Nov 11 -
16
Group Vocal Workshops – Christmas Edition
Celebrate Christmas through song with Opera Queensland. Returning by popular demand! Join Jason Barry-Smith, Susan Ellis, Narelle French and other OQ ...
Workshop Group Vocal Workshops – Christmas Edition
Celebrate Christmas through song with Opera Queensland. Returning by popular demand! Join Jason Barry-Smith, Susan Ellis, Narelle French and other OQ ...
Oct 26
Sing Sing Sing – October
Crowd favourite event Sing Sing Sing returns in October! Immerse yourself in song and socialising in Opera Queensland Studio. Led by the talented Jas...
Event Sing Sing Sing – October
Crowd favourite event Sing Sing Sing returns in October! Immerse yourself in song and socialising in Opera Queensland Studio. Led by the talented Jas...
Oct 18
Andreas Scholl in Concert
Experience a delightful evening of classical music presented by Opera Queensland, joined by the world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl and chamber...
Performance Andreas Scholl in Concert
Experience a delightful evening of classical music presented by Opera Queensland, joined by the world-renowned countertenor Andreas Scholl and chamber...
Sep 21
Sing Sing Sing – September
Crowd favourite event Sing Sing Sing is back in September! Immerse yourself in song and socialising in Opera Queensland Studio. Led by the talented J...
Event Sing Sing Sing – September
Crowd favourite event Sing Sing Sing is back in September! Immerse yourself in song and socialising in Opera Queensland Studio. Led by the talented J...
Sep 20 -
21
The Best of Broadway (According to Amy Lehpamer)
In this intimate and exclusive performance, Helpmann Award winner Amy Lehpamer delivers treats from the best of Broadway’s songbook. Joined by piani...
Recital The Best of Broadway (According to Amy Lehpamer)
In this intimate and exclusive performance, Helpmann Award winner Amy Lehpamer delivers treats from the best of Broadway’s songbook. Joined by piani...
Sep 16
Youth Vocal Workshop
Delve into a diverse range of musical styles during this immersive three-day workshop for year 7 to 12 secondary students. Designed for budding singer...
Workshop Youth Vocal Workshop
Delve into a diverse range of musical styles during this immersive three-day workshop for year 7 to 12 secondary students. Designed for budding singer...
Sep 06 -
07
Solo Vocal Workshops
Ideal for singers aged 18+ with solo experience. Collaborate with Opera Queensland’s leading principal performers and seasoned pianists during a...
Workshop Solo Vocal Workshops
Ideal for singers aged 18+ with solo experience. Collaborate with Opera Queensland’s leading principal performers and seasoned pianists during a...
Aug 28 -
31
Straight from the Strait
PRESENTED BY OPERA QUEENSLAND, YUMPLA NERKEP FOUNDATION AND QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE FESTIVAL A Torres Strait I...
Performance Straight from the Strait
PRESENTED BY OPERA QUEENSLAND, YUMPLA NERKEP FOUNDATION AND QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH BRISBANE FESTIVAL A Torres Strait I...
Jul 27
Group Vocal Workshop
Ideal for singers aged 18+ with solo or choral experience. Join our vocal workshop and explore a selection of ensemble works that encompass personal a...
Workshop Group Vocal Workshop
Ideal for singers aged 18+ with solo or choral experience. Join our vocal workshop and explore a selection of ensemble works that encompass personal a...
Jul 25 -
27
Dido and Aeneas
PRESENTED BY OPERA QUEENSLAND IN ASSOCIATION WITH CIRCA A pair of lovers. An evil sorceress. A doomed affair. Dido and Aeneas, the timeless tale of lo...
Performance Dido and Aeneas
PRESENTED BY OPERA QUEENSLAND IN ASSOCIATION WITH CIRCA A pair of lovers. An evil sorceress. A doomed affair. Dido and Aeneas, the timeless tale of lo...
May 10 -
12
Opera at Jimbour
Presented by QMF and Opera Queensland ESCAPE TO THE OPERA Enter a world where breathtaking music and captivating narratives intertwine, as the voices ...
Regional Opera at Jimbour
Presented by QMF and Opera Queensland ESCAPE TO THE OPERA Enter a world where breathtaking music and captivating narratives intertwine, as the voices ...
Apr 26
Long Lunch with Maggie Beer
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Brisbane Bel Canto Long Lunch with Maggie Beer Join us for a Friday afternoon soiree ...
Event Long Lunch with Maggie Beer
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Brisbane Bel Canto Long Lunch with Maggie Beer Join us for a Friday afternoon soiree ...
Apr 26
Stabat Mater
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Stabat Mater by Gioachino Rossini The 13th-century Latin hymn lamenting the Virgin Ma...
Performance Stabat Mater
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Stabat Mater by Gioachino Rossini The 13th-century Latin hymn lamenting the Virgin Ma...
Apr 24
Jessica Pratt in Concert
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Jessica Pratt in Concert with Queensland Symphony Orchestra Jessica Pratt celebrates ...
Performance Jessica Pratt in Concert
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Jessica Pratt in Concert with Queensland Symphony Orchestra Jessica Pratt celebrates ...
Apr 20 -
27
Lucia di Lammermoor
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti ★★★★★ “One for the ages, it&...
Performance Lucia di Lammermoor
A Brisbane Bel Canto event A NEW FESTIVAL FOR THE BRISBANE STAGE Lucia di Lammermoor by Gaetano Donizetti ★★★★★ “One for the ages, it&...
Apr 19 -
Jun 08
Do We Need Another Hero?
Do We Need Another Hero? is a joyful celebration of songs about bravery and heroism. From pop to opera, country to classical, this live musical tribut...
Regional Do We Need Another Hero?
Do We Need Another Hero? is a joyful celebration of songs about bravery and heroism. From pop to opera, country to classical, this live musical tribut...
Mar 22 -
23
Heru Pinkasova – Pacific Harmonies
Papua New Guinean-Australian soprano Heru Pinkasova weaves her stories through reimagined Papuan folk songs, en route to the classical canon, to creat...
Recital Heru Pinkasova – Pacific Harmonies
Papua New Guinean-Australian soprano Heru Pinkasova weaves her stories through reimagined Papuan folk songs, en route to the classical canon, to creat...
Mar 08 -
09
Alex Raineri – Speechless
Experience the mesmerising artistry of pianist Alex Raineri as he graces the stage of the Opera Queensland studio in Speechless. Immerse yourself in a...
Recital Alex Raineri – Speechless
Experience the mesmerising artistry of pianist Alex Raineri as he graces the stage of the Opera Queensland studio in Speechless. Immerse yourself in a...
Dec 12
Sing Sing Sing – Christmas
This event has now sold out! ’Tis the holiday season once more, and with it comes the joyous return of Sing Sing Sing Christmas edition! At this ann...
Event Sing Sing Sing – Christmas
This event has now sold out! ’Tis the holiday season once more, and with it comes the joyous return of Sing Sing Sing Christmas edition! At this ann...
Dec 06 -
20
AIDA
Working with phenomenal new digital staging technology, director-choreographer Davide Livermore creates an extravagant theatrical experience of Verdi...
Performance AIDA
Working with phenomenal new digital staging technology, director-choreographer Davide Livermore creates an extravagant theatrical experience of Verdi...
Oct 24
Sing Sing Sing – October
Crowd favourite event Sing Sing Sing is back in October! Immerse yourself in a night of song and socialising at the luxurious Bacchus Restaurant, Rydg...
Event Sing Sing Sing – October
Crowd favourite event Sing Sing Sing is back in October! Immerse yourself in a night of song and socialising at the luxurious Bacchus Restaurant, Rydg...
Oct 06 -
07
A Queer Romance – Michael Honeyman
Love… what a fickle game it is in all its fancy. In a world of grand romantic gestures and online ghosting, we’ve all, at one point or another...
Recital A Queer Romance – Michael Honeyman
Love… what a fickle game it is in all its fancy. In a world of grand romantic gestures and online ghosting, we’ve all, at one point or another...
Sep 28
La bohème
Love. Friendship. Art. Join the bohemians with this modern retelling of the Puccini Masterpiece. Based on the Puccini classic, Opera Queensland’s se...
Family friendly La bohème
Love. Friendship. Art. Join the bohemians with this modern retelling of the Puccini Masterpiece. Based on the Puccini classic, Opera Queensland’s se...
Sep 27 -
28
FIZZ!
Opera Queensland brings the magic of opera to our youngest fans with a revival of the whacky, weird and wonderful production FIZZ! Based on the classi...
Family friendly FIZZ!
Opera Queensland brings the magic of opera to our youngest fans with a revival of the whacky, weird and wonderful production FIZZ! Based on the classi...
Aug 10 -
26
Così fan tutte
What is love? What is fidelity? Love and fidelity are tested to their limit in Mozart and Da Ponte’s timeless comic opera, Così fan tutte....
Performance Così fan tutte
What is love? What is fidelity? Love and fidelity are tested to their limit in Mozart and Da Ponte’s timeless comic opera, Così fan tutte....
Aug 01
Sing Sing Sing – August
Sing Sing Sing returns this August. Join us for a night of singing and socialising. Nurture your love of song as you sing along to well known tunes le...
Event Sing Sing Sing – August
Sing Sing Sing returns this August. Join us for a night of singing and socialising. Nurture your love of song as you sing along to well known tunes le...
Jul 15
Adult Group Vocal Workshop
Take your singing to the next level with Opera Queensland’s adult group vocal workshops. Workshops are suitable for singers 18 years and over, cater...
Workshop Adult Group Vocal Workshop
Take your singing to the next level with Opera Queensland’s adult group vocal workshops. Workshops are suitable for singers 18 years and over, cater...
Jun 23 -
24
Reaching for the Moon – Lorina Gore
Songs from the Silver Screen and Beyond Lorina Gore and Alex Raineri deliver two intimate performances as part of the Opera Queensland Studio Series. ...
Recital Reaching for the Moon – Lorina Gore
Songs from the Silver Screen and Beyond Lorina Gore and Alex Raineri deliver two intimate performances as part of the Opera Queensland Studio Series. ...
Jun 02 -
03
Forty Years on Forty Stages – Conal Coad
From Coolangatta to Covent Garden Conal Coad is accompanied by Sarka Budinska in an intimate and limited performance season as part of the Opera Queen...
Recital Forty Years on Forty Stages – Conal Coad
From Coolangatta to Covent Garden Conal Coad is accompanied by Sarka Budinska in an intimate and limited performance season as part of the Opera Queen...
May 23
The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home is a free community concert and sing-along event featuring soprano Katie Stenzel and baritone Jason Barry-Smith, joined by favourite...
Regional The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home is a free community concert and sing-along event featuring soprano Katie Stenzel and baritone Jason Barry-Smith, joined by favourite...
May 21
Opera Ball
Come in your riding boots and ballgown and be ready for a gala like no other. An evening of fine dining, sublime singing and dancing beside the Coolib...
Event Opera Ball
Come in your riding boots and ballgown and be ready for a gala like no other. An evening of fine dining, sublime singing and dancing beside the Coolib...
May 20
Singing in the Night
Be immersed in beautiful music making at the iconic Outback Queensland location of Two Tree Hill on Camden Park Station in Longreach. Under the vast h...
Performance Singing in the Night
Be immersed in beautiful music making at the iconic Outback Queensland location of Two Tree Hill on Camden Park Station in Longreach. Under the vast h...
May 19
Dark Sky Serenade
Dazzling night skies, crystal clear air and glorious music ignite your senses in this once in a lifetime concert. Dark Sky Serenade returns to the spe...
Performance Dark Sky Serenade
Dazzling night skies, crystal clear air and glorious music ignite your senses in this once in a lifetime concert. Dark Sky Serenade returns to the spe...
May 19
Panel Discussion
Opera Queensland invites Winton locals and visitors to join us in the North Gregory Hotel Beer Garden when we discuss the importance of cultural touri...
Event Panel Discussion
Opera Queensland invites Winton locals and visitors to join us in the North Gregory Hotel Beer Garden when we discuss the importance of cultural touri...
May 18
Long Lunch
Presented by Opera Queensland and supported by Qld Music Trails. Great food is best enjoyed when served with sublime opera. Head to the charming outba...
Event Long Lunch
Presented by Opera Queensland and supported by Qld Music Trails. Great food is best enjoyed when served with sublime opera. Head to the charming outba...
May 17 -
21
Sing Sing Sing
Treat yourself to fabulous singing and socialising, led by talented Opera Queensland artists. Sing Sing Sing is a fun-filled session of music making a...
Performance Sing Sing Sing
Treat yourself to fabulous singing and socialising, led by talented Opera Queensland artists. Sing Sing Sing is a fun-filled session of music making a...
May 16
Festival Opening
The Festival of Outback Opera returns in 2023 to Winton and Longreach as part of the Queensland Music Trails. Join us for an evening of exciting opera...
Performance Festival Opening
The Festival of Outback Opera returns in 2023 to Winton and Longreach as part of the Queensland Music Trails. Join us for an evening of exciting opera...
May 14
Sing Sing Sing – Mother’s Day Special (Blackall)
Sing Sing Sing is a fun-filled session of music making and merriment for singers of all levels of experience and ability. Join Opera Queensland’s ar...
Recital Sing Sing Sing – Mother’s Day Special (Blackall)
Sing Sing Sing is a fun-filled session of music making and merriment for singers of all levels of experience and ability. Join Opera Queensland’s ar...
May 13
The Sounds of Sunset
The Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is hosting the Opera Queensland concert The Sounds of Sunset on Saturday 13 May at the Tambo Shire Hall in the lea...
Regional The Sounds of Sunset
The Blackall-Tambo Regional Council is hosting the Opera Queensland concert The Sounds of Sunset on Saturday 13 May at the Tambo Shire Hall in the lea...
Apr 13 -
12
Outback River Lights Festival
Paroo Shire Council is hosting Opera Queensland for a concert, a sing-along and a series of school holiday workshops from Wednesday, 12 April, to Frid...
Regional Outback River Lights Festival
Paroo Shire Council is hosting Opera Queensland for a concert, a sing-along and a series of school holiday workshops from Wednesday, 12 April, to Frid...
Mar 31 -
Apr 01
I Still Call Australia Home – Paul Tabone and Mirusia
An Evening with Australia’s Finest Classical Crossover Exports Paul Tabone, Mirusia and Alex Raineri deliver two intimate performances as part o...
Recital I Still Call Australia Home – Paul Tabone and Mirusia
An Evening with Australia’s Finest Classical Crossover Exports Paul Tabone, Mirusia and Alex Raineri deliver two intimate performances as part o...
Mar 17 -
18
Poulenc: An Ode to My Favourite Composer – Irena Lysiuk
Irena Lysiuk and Alex Raineri deliver two intimate performances as part of the Opera Queensland Studio Series. The Opera Queensland Studio Series retu...
Recital Poulenc: An Ode to My Favourite Composer – Irena Lysiuk
Irena Lysiuk and Alex Raineri deliver two intimate performances as part of the Opera Queensland Studio Series. The Opera Queensland Studio Series retu...
Mar 09 -
11
Macbeth in Concert
False face must hide what false heart doth know Fuelled by treachery, superstition and a lust for power that knows no bounds, Shakespeare’s Macbeth ...
Performance Macbeth in Concert
False face must hide what false heart doth know Fuelled by treachery, superstition and a lust for power that knows no bounds, Shakespeare’s Macbeth ...
Mar 04 -
05
Sunset Opera
Be serenaded at sunset, soaking up city views as you enjoy an evening of sublime opera at South Bank. Taking over Riverside Green on Saturday 4 and Su...
Performance Sunset Opera
Be serenaded at sunset, soaking up city views as you enjoy an evening of sublime opera at South Bank. Taking over Riverside Green on Saturday 4 and Su...
Nov 30
Sing Sing Sing
Sip, sing and socialise with us on the last Wednesday of the month. Nurture your love of song as you sing along to well known tunes led by Opera Queen...
Event Sing Sing Sing
Sip, sing and socialise with us on the last Wednesday of the month. Nurture your love of song as you sing along to well known tunes led by Opera Queen...
Nov 19 -
22
Christmas Group Vocal Workshops
Take your singing to the next level this Christmas with Opera Queensland Join Jason Barry-Smith and Susan Ellis for a series of group vocal workshops ...
Workshop Christmas Group Vocal Workshops
Take your singing to the next level this Christmas with Opera Queensland Join Jason Barry-Smith and Susan Ellis for a series of group vocal workshops ...
Nov 18 -
19
A Man of Parts – Warwick Fyfe
Warwick has promised a startling posy of mixed musical blooms, from mighty gymea lilies to tiny, sweet jasmine flowers, as he shares the discoveries h...
Recital A Man of Parts – Warwick Fyfe
Warwick has promised a startling posy of mixed musical blooms, from mighty gymea lilies to tiny, sweet jasmine flowers, as he shares the discoveries h...
Nov 04 -
05
Some Kind of Wonderful – Marcus Corowa
Marcus Corowa charmed his way into audiences’ hearts with his silky, soulful voice and charming stage presence in Opera Queensland’s Are You Lones...
Recital Some Kind of Wonderful – Marcus Corowa
Marcus Corowa charmed his way into audiences’ hearts with his silky, soulful voice and charming stage presence in Opera Queensland’s Are You Lones...
Nov 03
Joseph Calleja
Joseph Calleja is one of the most exciting lyric tenors in the world today. Blessed with a golden-age voice which inspires comparisons to legendary si...
Recital Joseph Calleja
Joseph Calleja is one of the most exciting lyric tenors in the world today. Blessed with a golden-age voice which inspires comparisons to legendary si...
Oct 07 -
08
L’invitation Au Voyage – Mariana Hong & Siro Battaglin
Reflecting upon our invitation to present a recital for us, Mariana said: “Our life is like the seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. There is...
Recital L’invitation Au Voyage – Mariana Hong & Siro Battaglin
Reflecting upon our invitation to present a recital for us, Mariana said: “Our life is like the seasons: spring, summer, autumn and winter. There is...
Sep 27
Adult Classical Workshop
Receive one-on-one tuition from an Opera Queensland vocal coach in this workshop. Bring along your own piece of solo classical repertoire and take tur...
Workshop Adult Classical Workshop
Receive one-on-one tuition from an Opera Queensland vocal coach in this workshop. Bring along your own piece of solo classical repertoire and take tur...
Sep 27
Youth Choral Workshop
Explore ensemble pieces from contrasting periods in musical history in this full-day group workshop. Perfect for students preparing for auditions or A...
Workshop Youth Choral Workshop
Explore ensemble pieces from contrasting periods in musical history in this full-day group workshop. Perfect for students preparing for auditions or A...
Sep 26
Youth Two Day Vocal Workshop (Term 3)
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this two day vocal workshop for secondary school aged children. Students will work through r...
Workshop Youth Two Day Vocal Workshop (Term 3)
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this two day vocal workshop for secondary school aged children. Students will work through r...
Sep 26
Youth Classical Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this three hour classical vocal workshop. This Youth Classical Workshop provides the opportu...
Workshop Youth Classical Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this three hour classical vocal workshop. This Youth Classical Workshop provides the opportu...
Sep 26
Youth Contemporary Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this three hour contemporary vocal workshop. In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn to...
Workshop Youth Contemporary Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this three hour contemporary vocal workshop. In this 3-hour workshop, students will learn to...
Sep 25
Adult Group Vocal Workshop
Explore a selection of ensemble pieces in this full-day group workshop, building confidence and gaining performance experience. Workshop duration: 10....
Workshop Adult Group Vocal Workshop
Explore a selection of ensemble pieces in this full-day group workshop, building confidence and gaining performance experience. Workshop duration: 10....
Sep 21 -
23
La Bohème
Reimagined for Young Adults Misfit friends learn to survive, fall in love and find their voices An ideal introduction to opera for young audiences, Pu...
Family friendly La Bohème
Reimagined for Young Adults Misfit friends learn to survive, fall in love and find their voices An ideal introduction to opera for young audiences, Pu...
Sep 21 -
23
The Frog Prince
The Frog Prince leaps into the 21st century with all the transformative joy and wonder you can expect from Opera Queensland. In this modern retelling ...
Family friendly The Frog Prince
The Frog Prince leaps into the 21st century with all the transformative joy and wonder you can expect from Opera Queensland. In this modern retelling ...
Sep 20 -
24
The Human Voice & The Call
Two women, two moments, two lives changed forever. THE HUMAN VOICE Music by Francis Poulenc Libretto by Jean Cocteau Elle is alone, motionless...
Performance The Human Voice & The Call
Two women, two moments, two lives changed forever. THE HUMAN VOICE Music by Francis Poulenc Libretto by Jean Cocteau Elle is alone, motionless...
Aug 19 -
20
Homegrown – Rebecca Cassidy & Alex Raineri
Themes of nature, motherhood and deep spiritual connection to place pervade this program of music exclusively composed by Australian women. Soprano, R...
Recital Homegrown – Rebecca Cassidy & Alex Raineri
Themes of nature, motherhood and deep spiritual connection to place pervade this program of music exclusively composed by Australian women. Soprano, R...
Aug 11 -
13
Home Grown Opera
Experience the magic of opera in the gardens as you listen to a curated concert of traditional songs marking life’s big moments, presented by BLEACH...
Family friendly Home Grown Opera
Experience the magic of opera in the gardens as you listen to a curated concert of traditional songs marking life’s big moments, presented by BLEACH...
Aug 05 -
06
My Favourite Things – Jessica Aszodi & Alex Raineri
Internationally acclaimed musicians Jessica Aszodi and Alex Raineri join forces to present a collection of their favourite things. Their repertoire in...
Recital My Favourite Things – Jessica Aszodi & Alex Raineri
Internationally acclaimed musicians Jessica Aszodi and Alex Raineri join forces to present a collection of their favourite things. Their repertoire in...
Jul 14 -
23
La Traviata
Love, intensity, heartache Violetta is the ultimate party girl, a courtesan who can charm her way into the life of anyone she chooses. Then she meets ...
Performance La Traviata
Love, intensity, heartache Violetta is the ultimate party girl, a courtesan who can charm her way into the life of anyone she chooses. Then she meets ...
Jun 03 -
04
A Life Together in Song – Cheryl Barker & Peter Coleman-Wright
Cheryl Barker AO and Peter Coleman-Wright AO have graced the world’s opera houses in many diverse and wonderful roles. In this once in a lifetime pe...
Recital A Life Together in Song – Cheryl Barker & Peter Coleman-Wright
Cheryl Barker AO and Peter Coleman-Wright AO have graced the world’s opera houses in many diverse and wonderful roles. In this once in a lifetime pe...
May 27 -
28
Songs That Made Me – Jess Hitchcock
With family origins from the Saibai Islands and Papua New Guinea, singer-songwriter, Jess Hitchcock is possessed of a voice of rare beauty. In Songs t...
Recital Songs That Made Me – Jess Hitchcock
With family origins from the Saibai Islands and Papua New Guinea, singer-songwriter, Jess Hitchcock is possessed of a voice of rare beauty. In Songs t...
May 18 -
27
Festival of Outback Opera 2022
Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera returns to Winton, Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall, Tambo and Windorah from 18 – 27 May 2022. Set in ...
Regional Festival of Outback Opera 2022
Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera returns to Winton, Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall, Tambo and Windorah from 18 – 27 May 2022. Set in ...
May 13 -
14
Pandora’s Box – Kanen Breen
From Britten to Brel, Rameau to The Ramones. Run away to the circus with “Australia’s Clown Prince Of Opera” as he plunders Pandora’s Box for ...
Recital Pandora’s Box – Kanen Breen
From Britten to Brel, Rameau to The Ramones. Run away to the circus with “Australia’s Clown Prince Of Opera” as he plunders Pandora’s Box for ...
May 13 -
14
La Serenata – Kang Wang and John Woods
Our planned recital with Kanen Breen scheduled for 13 and 14 May is unfortunately unable to proceed. However, we are delighted to confirm Kang Wang...
Recital La Serenata – Kang Wang and John Woods
Our planned recital with Kanen Breen scheduled for 13 and 14 May is unfortunately unable to proceed. However, we are delighted to confirm Kang Wang...
May 07
Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Josh Piterman and Guy Noble in concert
Three of Australia’s most popular entertainers Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Josh Piterman and Guy Noble join forces in a thrilling program of greatly loved...
Recital Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Josh Piterman and Guy Noble in concert
Three of Australia’s most popular entertainers Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Josh Piterman and Guy Noble join forces in a thrilling program of greatly loved...
May 04 -
Jun 05
The Sopranos – Regional Tour
Opera Queensland’s The Sopranos, celebrates the bold and rebellious roles women have played throughout the history of music. In this rich and exciti...
Regional The Sopranos – Regional Tour
Opera Queensland’s The Sopranos, celebrates the bold and rebellious roles women have played throughout the history of music. In this rich and exciti...
Apr 11
Youth Two Day Vocal Workshop (Term 2)
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this two day vocal workshop for secondary school aged children. Students will work through r...
Workshop Youth Two Day Vocal Workshop (Term 2)
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this two day vocal workshop for secondary school aged children. Students will work through r...
Mar 29 -
Apr 02
The Sopranos
Celebrating bold and rebellious women Season 2022 opens with The Sopranos, a new commission by writer Sarah Holland-Batt, celebrating the bold and reb...
Performance The Sopranos
Celebrating bold and rebellious women Season 2022 opens with The Sopranos, a new commission by writer Sarah Holland-Batt, celebrating the bold and reb...
Feb 25 -
26
Romantic Heroes – Rosario La Spina & John Woods
From the Classical era onwards, heroes and romantic leads in opera have tended to be sung by tenors. Tradition has long considered a suave and silky t...
Recital Romantic Heroes – Rosario La Spina & John Woods
From the Classical era onwards, heroes and romantic leads in opera have tended to be sung by tenors. Tradition has long considered a suave and silky t...
Dec 05
Songs of Love and War at Caravanserai
Songs of Love and War is a collection of powerful songs by one of opera’s earliest composers, Claudio Monteverdi, presented in Caravanserai restaura...
Performance Songs of Love and War at Caravanserai
Songs of Love and War is a collection of powerful songs by one of opera’s earliest composers, Claudio Monteverdi, presented in Caravanserai restaura...
Nov 26 -
27
A Poet’s Love – Sarah Crane, Shaun Brown & Alex Raineri
A Poet’s Love embodies the very essence of romanticism. In our second recital in collaboration with the 2021 Brisbane Music Festival, join soprano S...
Recital A Poet’s Love – Sarah Crane, Shaun Brown & Alex Raineri
A Poet’s Love embodies the very essence of romanticism. In our second recital in collaboration with the 2021 Brisbane Music Festival, join soprano S...
Nov 24
Sing Sing Sing
Sing Sing Sing returns to the Emporium Hotel South Bank for a final instalment for 2021 with a Christmas twist! Come and discover the joy of singing i...
Family friendly Sing Sing Sing
Sing Sing Sing returns to the Emporium Hotel South Bank for a final instalment for 2021 with a Christmas twist! Come and discover the joy of singing i...
Nov 20
VERDI
Opera Queensland’s VERDI brings the power and majesty of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s works to the Concert Hall stage for two performances th...
Performance VERDI
Opera Queensland’s VERDI brings the power and majesty of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s works to the Concert Hall stage for two performances th...
Sep 30
Adult Contemporary Workshop
Receive one-on-one tuition from Opera Queensland’s leading vocal coaches in this three-hour group workshop. September’s workshop will be f...
Workshop Adult Contemporary Workshop
Receive one-on-one tuition from Opera Queensland’s leading vocal coaches in this three-hour group workshop. September’s workshop will be f...
Sep 28
Adult Classical Workshop
Receive one-on-one tuition from Opera Queensland’s vocal coach, Susan Ellis and tenor Rosario La Spina in this group workshop. Bring along your ...
Workshop Adult Classical Workshop
Receive one-on-one tuition from Opera Queensland’s vocal coach, Susan Ellis and tenor Rosario La Spina in this group workshop. Bring along your ...
Sep 28
Youth Choral Workshop
Explore ensemble pieces from contrasting periods in musical history in this full-day group workshop. Join vocal coach Susan Ellis and pianist Kylie Lo...
Workshop Youth Choral Workshop
Explore ensemble pieces from contrasting periods in musical history in this full-day group workshop. Join vocal coach Susan Ellis and pianist Kylie Lo...
Sep 27
Youth Classical Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this three hour classical voice workshop. This Youth Classical Workshop provides the opportu...
Workshop Youth Classical Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this three hour classical voice workshop. This Youth Classical Workshop provides the opportu...
Sep 27
Youth Contemporary Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland at our youth workshops. In this 3-hour workshop led by facilitator Susan Ellis and guest artist...
Workshop Youth Contemporary Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland at our youth workshops. In this 3-hour workshop led by facilitator Susan Ellis and guest artist...
Sep 27
Youth 2-Day Vocal Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this 2-day vocal workshop for high school aged children. Hosted by vocal coach, Susan Ellis,...
Workshop Youth 2-Day Vocal Workshop
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland in this 2-day vocal workshop for high school aged children. Hosted by vocal coach, Susan Ellis,...
Sep 26
Songs of Love and War
Songs of Love and War Presented by Opera Queensland and The University of Queensland School of Music in association with Urban Art Projects. In 1638, ...
Event Songs of Love and War
Songs of Love and War Presented by Opera Queensland and The University of Queensland School of Music in association with Urban Art Projects. In 1638, ...
Sep 24
La bohème
Puccini’s classic La bohème is reawakened with a contemporary spin that explores how young people cope with uncertainty and change in today’s pre...
Family friendly La bohème
Puccini’s classic La bohème is reawakened with a contemporary spin that explores how young people cope with uncertainty and change in today’s pre...
Sep 22 -
25
The Frog Prince
Opera Queensland and shake & stir theatre co. present The Frog Prince. In this fun retelling of the classic Grimm tale, spoiled 10-year-old Juni...
Family friendly The Frog Prince
Opera Queensland and shake & stir theatre co. present The Frog Prince. In this fun retelling of the classic Grimm tale, spoiled 10-year-old Juni...
Sep 17 -
18
Eastern Promises – Alexandra Flood & Alex Raineri
After their sold-out performance in 2019, supremely talented young Australian duo Alexandra Flood and Alex Raineri return to the Opera Queensland Stud...
Recital Eastern Promises – Alexandra Flood & Alex Raineri
After their sold-out performance in 2019, supremely talented young Australian duo Alexandra Flood and Alex Raineri return to the Opera Queensland Stud...
Sep 12
Songs That Made Me – Jess Hitchcock
We are disappointed to announce our upcoming event with Brisbane Festival, Jess Hitchcock – Songs that Made Me, has been postponed due to ongoing CO...
Performance Songs That Made Me – Jess Hitchcock
We are disappointed to announce our upcoming event with Brisbane Festival, Jess Hitchcock – Songs that Made Me, has been postponed due to ongoing CO...
Aug 28
40 & Fabulous
Opera Queensland’s 40th anniversary gala is set to be the ultimate black-tie birthday celebration. ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT To complement the spectac...
Event 40 & Fabulous
Opera Queensland’s 40th anniversary gala is set to be the ultimate black-tie birthday celebration. ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENT To complement the spectac...
Jul 31
The Marriage of Figaro
It’s Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day but their boss, the Count, has other ideas, he too wants Susanna. And so begins one of the greatest love sto...
Performance The Marriage of Figaro
It’s Figaro and Susanna’s wedding day but their boss, the Count, has other ideas, he too wants Susanna. And so begins one of the greatest love sto...
Jun 04 -
05
Death Becomes Her – Eva Kong & Alex Raineri
For soprano Eva Kong, each death scene she portrays on stage makes her feel more alive away from the spotlight. Eva presents a program of songs from D...
Recital Death Becomes Her – Eva Kong & Alex Raineri
For soprano Eva Kong, each death scene she portrays on stage makes her feel more alive away from the spotlight. Eva presents a program of songs from D...
May 19 -
27
Festival of Outback Opera
Outback Queensland comes alive this May with the inaugural Festival of Outback Opera. ACCESS YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAM HERE Presented by Opera Qu...
Regional Festival of Outback Opera
Outback Queensland comes alive this May with the inaugural Festival of Outback Opera. ACCESS YOUR COMPLIMENTARY PROGRAM HERE Presented by Opera Qu...
May 07 -
08
Winterreise – Gregory Massingham & Stephen Emmerson
Gregory Massingham and Stephen Emmerson present Schubert’s complete song-cycle, Winterreise, one of the final works Franz Schubert composed prior to...
Recital Winterreise – Gregory Massingham & Stephen Emmerson
Gregory Massingham and Stephen Emmerson present Schubert’s complete song-cycle, Winterreise, one of the final works Franz Schubert composed prior to...
May 04 -
Jun 27
Are You Lonesome Tonight
Are You Lonesome Tonight is our most ambitious regional tour in our 40-year history. Visiting more than 30 communities and travelling some 8,000 kilom...
Regional Are You Lonesome Tonight
Are You Lonesome Tonight is our most ambitious regional tour in our 40-year history. Visiting more than 30 communities and travelling some 8,000 kilom...
Apr 12 -
13
Youth Workshop Package April
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland at our youth workshops. Enjoy two full days of workshops, being coached by the best in the busi...
Workshop Youth Workshop Package April
Let your voice be heard and sing with Opera Queensland at our youth workshops. Enjoy two full days of workshops, being coached by the best in the busi...
Mar 19 -
20
Songs My Mother Sang to Me – Deborah Cheetham AO & Toni Lalich OAM
Yorta Yorta soprano and composer, Deborah Cheetham AO, Artistic Director of the Short Black Opera Company, shares songs by Glanville-Hicks, Kats-Chern...
Recital Songs My Mother Sang to Me – Deborah Cheetham AO & Toni Lalich OAM
Yorta Yorta soprano and composer, Deborah Cheetham AO, Artistic Director of the Short Black Opera Company, shares songs by Glanville-Hicks, Kats-Chern...
Mar 06 -
13
Lorelei
The Lorelei in German lore is a siren of distracting beauty said to sit atop a particular rock at the edge of the River Rhine, enchanting sailors with...
Performance Lorelei
The Lorelei in German lore is a siren of distracting beauty said to sit atop a particular rock at the edge of the River Rhine, enchanting sailors with...
Feb 26 -
27
Secret – Kang Wang & John Woods
Acclaimed Chinese-Australia tenor Kang Wang makes his Opera Queensland recital debut with John Woods in Secret – A Love that Never Was. Kang pai...
Recital Secret – Kang Wang & John Woods
Acclaimed Chinese-Australia tenor Kang Wang makes his Opera Queensland recital debut with John Woods in Secret – A Love that Never Was. Kang pai...
Feb 12 -
13
Songs of Love and Death – Jane Sheldon & Alex Raineri
Praised by The Washington Post as “a stunning performer”, acclaimed Australian soprano and composer, Jane Sheldon, specialises in exploratory cham...
Recital Songs of Love and Death – Jane Sheldon & Alex Raineri
Praised by The Washington Post as “a stunning performer”, acclaimed Australian soprano and composer, Jane Sheldon, specialises in exploratory cham...
Nov 28
Opera Queensland Under the Stars
Ten principal artists, a mighty 60-strong Opera Queensland Chorus, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and a choir of young singers from Yeronga State H...
Performance Opera Queensland Under the Stars
Ten principal artists, a mighty 60-strong Opera Queensland Chorus, the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and a choir of young singers from Yeronga State H...
Oct 23 -
24
ENCORE – Opera Queensland Returns to the Stage
This is the moment we have been waiting for. The opportunity to be in the theatre again, sharing the joy and power of great singing with a live audien...
Performance ENCORE – Opera Queensland Returns to the Stage
This is the moment we have been waiting for. The opportunity to be in the theatre again, sharing the joy and power of great singing with a live audien...
Feb 14 -
15
Hayley Sugars
Award-winning mezzo-soprano Hayley Sugars gets up close and personal for an intimate recital of songs about love in all its mystery, intrigue, yearnin...
Recital Hayley Sugars
Award-winning mezzo-soprano Hayley Sugars gets up close and personal for an intimate recital of songs about love in all its mystery, intrigue, yearnin...
