The free, Opera Australia-produced, BMW-sponsored event is ready to make a few opera converts among the crowd, says soprano Olivia Cranwell.

The comic jewel in Opera Australia’s crown is back, reinvigorated by a brilliant cast and a reading of Rossini’s score under conductor Daniel Smith that’s up there with the best.

The future direction of Opera Australia; the art story that hit headlines worldwide; batons passed and classics reimagined.

Joy and wonder among the fun and laughter in Opera Australia's fairytale 2025 season opener.

What do our orchestras and choirs have on offer in the year ahead?

What do our opera and dance companies have on offer in the year ahead?

What musicals are on offer in 2025?

Opera Australia begins the year with an English-language version of Massenet’s Cendrillon. We talk to its creatives this sumptuous, family-friendly staging.

Australia’s arts sector faces a watershed moment. It has the opportunity to become the leading space for discourse – but only if there are major changes in cultural leadership.

Christine Anu is about to appear in her first musical since 2016, playing Hermes in the Australian premiere of Hadestown. She tells Elissa Blake why it feels like the right musical at the right time.

The editors of Limelight share their selection of the most exciting classical music, opera and theatre events coming soon.

Gabrielle Trainor to lead a deep-dive into the decision-making processes of the country's biggest arts organisation.