Once again, Opera Queensland goes on the road to some of the region’s finest outback towns combining opera with ochre sunsets and great pubs! There’s a gala ball for those who like to glam up and a gathering under the night skies during Dark Sky Serenade. Or you can enjoy the camaraderie of a casual pint and a singalong. The creative team is led by conductor Vanessa Scammell and director Patrick Nolan, while the big-ticket events will feature a star turn from legendary coloratura soprano Sumi Jo. There’s also a chance to catch the OQ regional tour, Are You Lonesome Tonight (see above).

Limelight Editor’s Choice

After its success across Regional Queensland in 2021, Are You Lonesome Tonight returns for a highly anticipated national tour.

A celebration of opera and country music, featuring arias and songs by Puccini, Verdi, Slim Dusty, Troy Cassar-Daley, Dolly Parton and more.

Pairing Opera and Country music is not a gimmick; the two genres have a great deal in common. Artists, composers and librettists across both artforms understand the power of storytelling, and feature many common themes of profound love, heartache, and triumph in the face of adversity.