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Festival of Outback Opera: The Sundowner
22 May @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm AEST

Opera Queensland travels to two of the region’s finest outback towns, combining opera with ochre sunsets and great pubs. There’s an opera ball for those who like to glam up, gala concerts under the night skies with Dark Sky Serenade and Singing in the Night, or you can just enjoy the camaraderie of a casual pint and a singalong. New Zealand-Tongan tenor Filipe Manu is the headline artist.
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Join us at the iconic “Way Out West” sign in Winton for sunset and a gin tasting hosted by Western Queensland Spirit. This free event is the perfect way to unwind on the last evening of the festival in Winton.
OQ will provide a musical backdrop whilst our professional photographer captures your portrait in this iconic Outback location, ensuring you leave with the perfect memory of what is guaranteed to be a spectacular afternoon.
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