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The Opera Gala on New Year's Eve

Sydney Opera House illuminated at night during The Opera Gala on New Year's Eve.

Experience the best New Year’s Eve of your life at the Sydney Opera House. Showcasing some of the most popular arias of opera legends such as Puccini, Rossini, and Verdi, you are in for an unforgettable night! Relish a stunning fireworks display during the interval, and enter the new year on a high!

Why Watch The Opera Gala on New Year's Eve

Celebrating New Year’s has just gotten better, with a full-fledged experience at the magnificent Sydney Opera House. With dinner, fireworks and a 60-person orchestra, embrace the new year in style, as you enjoy beautiful views of the Sydney Harbour and Harbour Bridge. Some of the greatest arias in history, composed by some of the most erstwhile Italian artists, such as Giacomo Puccini, Gioachino Rossini, and Giuseppe Verdi. Sydney is famous for its glamorous New Year celebrations, and you will have the opportunity to experience the ambiance inside one of its most famous venues. Welcome the new year in style, with a classical music performance!

The Show

You can enjoy a scrumptious pre-performance dinner as you overlook Sydney Harbour. Following the dinner or some drinks, a 60-piece orchestra will take the stage. You can listen to some of the greatest arias in history, performed by the supremely talented Opera Australia Orchestra. There will be a fireworks display at 9 PM, during the interval. You can view the fireworks from the Southern Foyer of the Opera House, and the show will resume after this. There's nowhere in the world like Sydney Harbour on New Year's Eve, and with these tickets, you have a special vantage point to the greatest fireworks show of the year!

Good For

Fans of Italian Opera | New Year Parties

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Show Details

Show Timings

31st Dec, 2023 7:45 PM

Duration
2 hours, 45 minutes including one intermission

Leading roles
TBA

Additional Information

Audience
Suitable for all ages.

Available Facilities
In-house bar
Wheelchair accessible

Seating
The Concert Hall at the Sydney Opera House has a seating capacity of 2,679.

Outside Food
Strictly prohibited. If you'd like to grab a meal before or after the show, check out Overture Dining in the Northern Foyer of the Joan Sutherland Theatre.

Disclaimer
There will be a timed interval with fireworks. Please be aware that this event is very popular and the balconies will be crowded during the fireworks.

You will receive an email confirmation along with your mobile voucher shortly. Your tickets will be available at the Box Office of the Sydney Opera House about one hour before the performance. You will need to display a photo ID to collect your tickets.

We would recommend reaching the Theatre at least 30 minutes prior to you show.

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