Season 2023

Fiery passion ignites the iconic WACA Ground

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Carmen

24 - 25 February 2023

What comes after happily ever after?

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Into the Woods

23 March - 1 April 2023

An anthem to new beginnings

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Oratorio

20 - 22 April 2023

Season 2022

Bizet's indisputable masterpiece of searing passion takes over the iconic WACA Ground.

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Carmen

25 - 26 February 2022

Tchaikovsky's last opera is reimagined in a world premiere production.

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Iolanta

6 - 9 April 2022

Join us for a series of classes that will immerse you in a traditional chorus environment.

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Be swept away by soaring melodies in a special Mother's Day Gala Concert at the beloved Narrogin Town Hall.

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Music's greatest competition between Mozart and Salieri transforms Government House Ballroom in an immersive event.

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The Duel

12 - 15 May 2022

Following a sold out premiere season in Perth (October 2021), Koolbardi wer Wardong spreads its wings to Menang Noongar Boodja.

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Be moved by sweeping melodies in an exciting Gala Concert at Esperance Civic Centre.

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Your support makes our hearts sing and our voices soar

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2022 Annual Appeal

Donate by 30 June

Puccini's epic masterpiece of love and sacrifice is brought to magnificent life in a new production.

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Tosca

14 - 23 July 2022

Following a sold out premiere season in Perth (October 2021), Koolbardi wer Wardong spreads its wings to Kalgoorlie.

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Join us for a series of classes that will immerse you in a traditional chorus environment.

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West Australian Opera and UWA Conservatorium of Music connect with key creatives and artists to explore the works in WAO2022.

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Following a sold out premiere season in Perth (October 2021), Koolbardi wer Wardong spreads its wings to Esperance.

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A tale of climate change, resilience, perseverance and friendship for people of all ages to share.

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Verdi's iconic romance is lovingly recreated in a brand-new production filled with aching tenderness.

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La traviata

20 - 29 October 2022

Celebrate the sounds of Christmas in the City!

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Christmas at Central Park

18 November - 9 December

Season 2021

City of Perth Opera in the Park 30th Anniversary Gala Concert A free event supported by Lotterywest

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Thank you to all our partners, funders, donors and patrons for your support during the challenges of 2020 when live performance came to a halt.

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We invite you to join us for a series of classes that will immerse you in a traditional chorus environment.

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The artistry of opera and the culinary talents of Subiaco's top eateries collide.

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Cooking with Opera

15 March - 15 April 2021

Following the State Government’s directive to lockdown in order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 West Australian Opera has cancelled The Barber of Seville, Saturday 24 April, His Majesty’s Theatre

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A story of beauty and wonder, friendship and loyalty, for all ages to share.

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Be moved by the powerful voices of West Australian Opera artists in this transcendent opera experience under the starry sky and on the desert sands.

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Let soaring melodies sweep you away in an evening of music that will set your emotions alight.

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An immersive music event that will transport you through the prophet Elijah's magnificent story of faith, doubt and miracles.

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Elijah

14 - 16 May 2021

Experience the artistry of cinema and opera in this exciting film festival as you learn about opera’s impact in cinema through a series of acclaimed films with defining operatic moments.

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A classic one act pairing of operas depicting the raw, heartbreaking and beautiful complexity of everyday life.

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Cav & Pag

17 - 24 July 2021

With the announcement that the New Zealand Government has suspended the travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia, Ihitai ‘Avei’a (Star Navigator) has been cancelled.

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An intimate dining event with Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse with West Australian Opera and Wildflower.

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Koolbardi wer Wardong

Award winning songwriters Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse invite you on a magical journey back to the Nyittiny, the time of Creation.

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A story of beauty and wonder, loyalty and friendship, for all ages to share.

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West Australian Opera partner with Brookfield Place to journey with acclaimed local artist Kambarni as he brings to life the legacy of Koolbardi wer Wardong in Georges Lane.

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A charming story of servants and masters changing places, pageboys playing at soldiers, ruined flowerbeds and nighttime trysts.

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