Franco Zeffirelli's Aida will be part of the 2027 Adelaide Festival, but no word yet on its stars.

Nominations span 56 productions, reflecting the breadth of work across mainstage, independent and musical theatre.

Our top 10 opera reviews chart an operatic landscape where bold new works jostle with reimagined classics for audience attention.

Jesse Watt, Biddy Connor, Ayda Akbal and James Peter Brown recognised for their contribution to the tradition of light music.

Both companies acknowledge the talent, commitment and artistic growth of outstanding dancers as they rise through the ranks.

A comprehensive guide to the performing arts in 2026, essential holiday listening and must-see shows, Limelight is your ideal summer companion.

Annabelle Brown, a 15-year-old Townsville-Gurambilbarra flautist, will use the scholarship to study in Glasgow.

Big themes and big emotions dominate – from Mozart’s Requiem to Mahler’s symphonies to Tippett’s humanist oratorio.

Four Winds offers a rich assortment of classical and contemporary programs, an Easter Weekend program and various exciting collaborative works.

Opera Australia has named the artists cast as The Phantom, Christine Daaé and Raoul in its revival of Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour – The Phantom of the Opera.

The ink is drying on a contract which will see a brand-new 2,000-seat theatre built in the nation's capital to host musicals, opera, ballet and international acts.

The new music titan celebrates 40 years with a revival of Liza Lim's first opera, world premieres, international collaborations and two milestone galas.