Classical

Kick off 2026 in operatic style with one of two spectacular performances at the Sydney Opera House.

New Year's Eve - Sydney Harbour of Lights Sail and Fireworks

A woman with a dream meets a man with a desire, but their marriage ripples into sweeping tragedy. A must-see opera.

The story of Camilla Wicks told through violin, piano and letters

Nibble, nibble, little mouse, who’s that nibbling at my house?

Our concert journeys through the Baroque period to discover the power, passion and pathos of music.

With Art of the Score & the Sydney Symphony

Hair-raising Orchestral Favourites

Opera’s greatest late-night party is back for more. More music. More glitz. More laughs.

A Musical Celebration of the Lunar New Year

The program explores the need to veil deep truths from self, society, or the devastating clarity of direct exposure.

The incomparable Allan Clayton and Kate Golla set out once again on A Winter’s Journey

Tchaikovsky’s Romantic opera: a profound tale of unrequited love and unintended consequences

One of Australia's most dynamic ensembles will perform at Phoenix Central Park

An intimate evening in which Aled will talk, sing to tracks, tell stories, and engage with the audience.

Australian premiere of Jonathan Dove & Graham Vick’s chamber Das Rheingold — a thrilling Ring Cycle opener in concert.

“Music and dance are all you need.” Molière: Le bourgeois gentilhomme (1670)

A new piano trio takes flight when Aura Go, Timo-Veikko Valve and Kristian Winther discover Beethoven and Ravel

Join us and explore an exceptionally musically cultured society where creativity flourished.

London’s Doric String Quartet returns to turn sound into gold with Australian clarinettist Lloyd Van’t Hoff

Leila Josefowicz and John Novacek explore early twentieth century music for violin and piano

Verdi’s classic opera offers hit tunes, glamour, grit, lust and revenge, with a revolving set and a Fiat 500.

Let’s waltz, let’s sway the night away. It’s time for a little romance.

A new opera based on Leah Purcell’s groundbreaking adaptation of Henry Lawson’s classic short story.

Cellist Nicolas Altstaedt and lutenist Thomas Dunford put the rockstar in baroque.

A star-studded tribute to the voice that stopped the world — celebrating the 100th birthday of Joan Sutherland.

Celebrate 15 Years of the Australian World Orchestra with three monumental works performed by Australia’s finest in one unforgettable night.

Pianist Paul Lewis puts Mozart under the microscope to discover infinite new wonders

Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary cellist Mischa Maisky, joined by his daughter, pianist Lily Maisky.

Showcasing the magnificence of the voice

The Latvian Radio Choir spreads its wings and soars with recorder queen Genevieve Lacey