The Wagner Gala Concert

Venue

Opera Australia

Southbank, Melbourne

Tickets

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Date & Time

Fri, 16 Oct

Time TBA

About this event

Opera Australia marks the reopening of the Ian Potter State Theatre with a one-night gala dedicated to Wagner. This is a landmark event—the kind of occasion that doesn't come around often in Melbourne's arts calendar. Expect the company's best singers and the full orchestra.

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What time does Opera Australia start?

Start times for Opera Australia at Opera Australia have not been announced yet. Check back closer to 16 October 2026 for updates. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is Opera Australia located?

Opera Australia is located at 35-47 City Road, Southbank, VIC.

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Location

35-47 City Road, Southbank Get Directions →

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Adriana Lecouvreur, Act 2: "Io son l’umile ancella" 2016 Adriana Lecouvreur, Act 2: Intermezzo 2016 Carmen, Act 3: "Je dis que rien ne m’épouvante" 2016 Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act 1: "Puskai pogibnu ya" (Tatyana’s Letter Scene) 2016 Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act 3: Introduction 2016 Eugene Onegin, Op. 24, Act 3: Polonaise 2016 Faust, Act 3: "O Dieu, que de bijoux... Ah, je ris de me voir si belle" (Jewel Song) 2016 Hubička, JB 1:104, Act 1: "Hajej, můj andílku" (Vendulka’s Lullaby) 2016 Hubička, JB 1:104, Act 1: Overture 2016 Il trovatore, Act 1: "Tacea la notte placida" 2016 La bohème, Act 1: “Sì. Mi chiamano Mimì” 2016 Oprichnik, TH 3, Act 1: "Pochudilis mne budto golosa" 2016 Rusalka, Op. 114, Act 1: "Měsíčku na nebi hlubokém" (Song to the Moon) 2016 Servilia, Act 3: "Tsveti moi!" 2016 Simon Boccanegra, Act 1: "Come in quest’ora bruna" 2016 Thaïs, Act 2: "Ah! je suis seule, seule enfin... Dis-moi que je suis belle" 2016

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