West Australian Opera has announced its 2026 season, unveiling a program of classics, collaborations and innovative experiences appealing to longtime subscribers and new audiences alike.

The season features three mainstage productions at His Majesty’s Theatre – La traviata, Eugene Onegin and Roméo et Juliette – alongside a secret pop-up opera experience and a new regional commission for Albany.

Approaching its 60th anniversary in 2027, the state opera company continues its mission to “speak through the power of the human voice,” uniting audiences and artists through sung storytelling.

La traviata. Image supplied

Executive Director Carolyn Chard said the 2026 season reaffirms opera’s unique ability to connect people through music and emotion.

“What makes opera so magical is how it threads together singing, music and storytelling while unlocking audiences’ imaginations,” Chard said.

“These are stories of the human condition, told through music that transcends language and geography and that will no doubt strike a chord with West Australian audiences.”

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