2025 Carmen at Sydney Opera House | Sydney
Watch Opera Carmen at Sydney Opera House from 10 July to 19 September 2025 only !
- To complete your Sydney visit to the Sydney Opera House, the city’s most famous building
- Spend a pleasant evening inside enjoying an opera performance
- Take an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle in this bold new production of an opera classic
- Performed in French with English and Simplified Chinese surtitles
Attraction Tickets
| Attraction type | Classical art |
| Tour types | None |
Product Info
— What You Can Expect —
Smuggler, seductress, risk-taker, rebel. Who is this woman that turns every head?
When Carmen meets Don José, sparks fly. She won’t give up her freedom, and Don José won’t give up his girl. Their smouldering passion sets the stage for tragedy, but first, Bizet gives us an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle.
This visceral opera is thrilling from the moment the curtain rises and the orchestra races away with the overture. The music has it all: explosions of colour, tender love songs, sensual dances, massive choruses, and always, underneath, the beating pulse of danger.
One of Australia’s great theatre directors, Melbourne Theatre Company’s Anne-Louise Sarks offers a bold new production of the opera classic, leaning into the revolutionary heart of Bizet’s once groundbreaking opera. This is a Carmen for our time, asking urgent questions about opera’s iconic femme fatale, whose dance with destiny ends in disaster.
There are four extraordinary Carmens performing over the course of the season: Danielle de Niese opens the season with a spectacular role debut, followed by international star Rihab Chaieb, and locals Sian Sharp and Angela Hogan. They lead a cast of absolutely dynamic singers, making this one of the opera events of the year.
Take an adrenaline-pumping ride through lust, jealousy and spectacle in this bold new production of an opera classic
Joan Sutherland Theatre Seat Plan (Please note this is for reference only. Opera Australia reserves the right to adjust the seating arrangement as necessary)
Purchase Notice
- Please note that the images shown are from previous performances. Previews of this year's festival will not be made available to the public until the event officially begin
- Children aged 15 years and under must be accompanied at all times
- This production contains adult themes, including sexual references and violence against women
- The event duration is a guide only and may be subject to change without notice and no refund will be applied
- Please note that seats will be arranged by the opera house system, travellers who purchase tickets of the same price at the same time will be seated together
- Opera Australia reserves the right to adjust the seat arrangement without notice or refund
- There’s no compulsory dress code. Guests are recommended to dress with this in mind and are advised to bring warm and weatherproof clothing
- Please refer to the official website for Synopsis & Cast and Terms & Conditions
Reminders
Please arrive at the designated location 60 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The Venue will be open 90 minutes pre-show for Concert Hall and Joan Sutherland Theatre performances
Ticket and seats allocation will be available to collect under your booking name at the Main Box office inside the Sydney Opera House on Level 1 an hour prior to the performance start time, please bring and present a photo ID to collect tickets
Guests are recommended to arrive early to avoid rushing. Ushers will close the doors at show time and may not allow latecomers in until there is a suitable pause during the performance
Bringing any outside food or beverages is not allowed. Only food and beverages purchased on-site can be consumed within the venue
Any personal items guest bring to the venue are at your own risk. the venue will not take responsibility for any items which are lost or damaged on the site
Bulky items are not permitted in the venue. Umbrellas, backpacks, larger bags and other items that may be hazardous or restrict the movement of guests may not be permitted into the venue. Strollers and prams may be left with front-of-house. It is your responsibility to collect any items after the Event
For anyone who is deemed intoxicated, behaves in a threatening, disruptive, or offensive manner, or fails to follow safety instructions
Redemption Location
Main Box Office inside Sydney Opera House
Address Info: Level 1, Sydney Opera House, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Joan Sutherland Theatre in Sydney Opera House
Address: Joan Sutherland Theatre, Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaCancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
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