Operas in Sydney

Some evenings just stay with you, and my night at Carmen in the Sydney Opera House was exactly that. From the moment I booked my ticket on Headout to the final bow, everything felt smooth and special. Booking was surprisingly effortless. Headout had a clean layout, instant confirmation, and the mobile ticket worked perfectly. No stress, no queues—just a relaxed start to a big night. Walking up to the Opera House never loses its magic. The sails lit against the harbour already set the mood, and the staff inside made the whole process welcoming and easy. And then came the music. The singer playing Carmen was magnetic—fiery, confident, impossible to look away from. Her chemistry with Don José kept the drama alive, and the orchestra wrapped everything in a wave of emotion. The famous “Habanera” sent chills through the hall, and by the tragic ending, I felt completely drawn in. What struck me most was how human the story felt—bold staging, passionate voices, and music that just lingers. With the ease of booking, the beauty of the venue, and a performance this powerful, it’s a night I’ll always treasure.

Loved the music/conductor, great performances, kids chorus was excellent too, fabulous stage. Brave to address DV theme head-on. Booked because of Danielle de Niese story in the Good Weekend. Got a great seat at short notice. Easy download of ticket without having to queue at box office.

Gorgeous building inside and out! Very friendly, personable and knowledgeable staff, making orientation inside easy. The Joan Sutherland Hall has fantastic sightlines and excellent acoustics and the seats were roomy and comfortable (for concert hall seats). But the ultimate highlight were, of course, the performers. Lovely, yet powerful voices! Mimi was a delight. No visit to Sydney is complete without a tour or performance in this spectacular building. A drink at the opera bar rounded out this unforgettable experience.

It was a lovely afternoon. Enjoyable performance in an outstanding environment. Definetly worth to experince an opera show at spectacular Sydney Opera House.

This performance was flawless - quality performers, sets, costumes, orchestra. It was an unforgettable event. Highly recommend an opera house tour earlier in the day to get fuller appreciation of the venue.