Combos

Combo: Carmen on Cockatoo Island + Return Ferry Tickets

Get this discounted combo ticket to witness the ultimate femme fatale comeback, set in a timeless version of Seville. Watch the whole world fall under Carmen's spell, complete with round-trip ferry rides.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Carmen and the beautiful surroundings of Cockatoo Island with the combo ticket that includes round-trip ferry transportation.

Enjoy the beautiful views of Sydney Harbour and the city skyline as you make your way to the island for the show.

Get swept away by the fiery passion and sensual tale of Carmen as you immerse yourself in the pulsating world of Spanish music and the shadowy depths of its alluring heroine.

With multiple seating options available, choose the perfect spot to enjoy this timeless classic.

Carmen

Admission to 2-hour 45-min show

A reserve seats (optional)

B reserve seats (optional)

Premium reserve seats (optional)

Cockatoo Island Shuttle Ferry

Round-trip transfers from Darling Harbor

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Jessica R
Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2022
Magnificent all around. Great show, food and boat trip.
David C
Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2022
Great show and production - great location - well organised (shuttle ferry) and customer assistance on the island. What can you do about the weather???? It was the coldest I have ever been in my life!! :-))
Annette N
Group
Verified booking
Dec 2022
The artists were outstanding, venue good, ticketing good Weather lousy howling winds and cold but apart from that a good experience. I would go again and hopefully with better weather.
Leanne W
Group
Verified booking
Dec 2022
Buying tickets to this impressive & very entertaining opera event was smooth and stress-feee. Everything about this evening worked well & the whole experience memorable. Would highly recommend Headout & Opera Australia goes without question!
Kevin J
Group
Verified booking
Dec 2022
Well organised and run, from ferries ro onsite food and seating.. stage could have been 500mm higher to give a better sight line from our seas..all in all a good night

Why Watch Carmen

Set in a timeless version of Seville, Don Josè is training for the priesthood in his native Basque country. He suddenly kills a man in a quarrel and has to enlist in Seville's army. His mother and Micaëla, the girl who loves him and hopes to marry him, follow him to the south and reside in a village, near the city.

This French Opera has the ultimate femme fatale returning to the stage, where she tosses her hair and stomps her feet, and the whole world seems to fall under her spell. Revel in irresistible Spanish tunes, a sultry story, and the dark undercurrent of Carmen. Find out how Carme's and Don Josè's life intertwine, and the future of Don Josè.

Enjoy Seamless Journey To and From Cockatoo Island and Best Seats

The ferry will pick up guests from Darling Harbour and drop them off at the island, providing stunning views of the harbor along the way. Upon the conclusion of the show, the ferry will return guests to their original departure point, eliminating the need for additional transportation arrangements.

Choose from three seating options: the intimate and exclusive premium reserve seating, where you'll be just feet away from the action; the A reserve seating with an unbeatable view of the stage; or the general B reserve seating for a more budget-friendly option.

Show Details

Genre: Opera

Duration: 2-hour 45-min (including one interval)

Opening Date: 25 Nov 2022

Closing Date: 18 Dec 2022

Theatre Name: Eastern Apron and Bolt Wharf

Theatre Facilities: Wheelchair accessibility, Pop-up bars, Eateries, Undercover restaurant

Dress Code: Smart casual

Seating

Eastern Apron and Bolt Wharf at Cockatoo Island have a seating capacity of 5,000.

Cast & Crew

Leading Roles

Carmen - Carmen Topciu, Sian Sharp

Don Josè - Roberto Aronica, Diego Torre

Escamillo - Daniel Sumegi, Alexander Sefton

** Conductor**

Tahu Matheson

Director

Liesel Badorrek

Choreographer

Shannon Burns

Important Information

Carmen

The opera is sung in French with English subtitles.

This production contains adult themes, sexual references, and depictions of violence against women.

Cockatoo Island is an open-air and all-weather venue. Please come prepared so that you are as comfortable as possible.

Cockatoo Island Shuttle Ferry

It's recommended to arrive 10 minutes prior to the departure time.

The ferries will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.

It may take some time for audience members to leave the island at the end of the performance.

Timings

Carmen

Tue to Sun: 7:45pm

The performance runs from 25 Nov 2022 to 18 Dec 2022.

Cockatoo Island Shuttle Ferry

Arrival: 5:30pm - 6pm

Departure: 10:30pm - 12:15am

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

Board your ferry at King Street Wharf 3 at Darling Harbour.

Address: 3 The Promenade, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

Get Directions to the Boarding Point

Getting There

By Bus

The closest bus stop is Sussex St at Erskine St. It is a quick 4-minute walk to the boarding point.

Buses 288, 290, 292 and more will get you there.