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Sydney: Madama Butterfly Opera Ticket on Sydney Harbour

1. Sydney: Madama Butterfly Opera Ticket on Sydney Harbour

Witness the critically acclaimed and wildly popular Madama Butterfly, returning to the Handa on the Sydney Harbour stage. Watch the iconic show under the stars, with fireworks every night. Take advantage of pop-up bars and eateries at this impressive outdoor event. Take your seats overlooking ‘Paradise’ – complete with a bamboo grove, a giant moon, and a rising sun floating in the harbour. The picture-perfect backdrop of the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge twinkles with thousands of city lights as night falls. For innocent Cio-Cio-San, love flutters on wings of desire. For brash Pinkerton, a flight of fancy is irresistible. On their wedding night, passions ignite. Yet, how ephemeral is their ecstatic embrace? Puccini’s intimate ode to unrequited love has always been shocking. East meets West, devotion meets disregard, expectation meets disappointment. In the clash, Cio-Cio-San’s dreams shatter. Madama Butterfly on Sydney Harbour is a “five star world-beating triumph, surely one of the most spectacular outdoor operas ever staged anywhere” (Time Out). Join us for Sydney’s best night out. 24 March to 23 April 2023 Tuesday to Sunday at 7:30pm (no performance on Good Friday, 7 April) Fleet Steps, Mrs Macquaries Point

Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

2. Sydney: Harbour Dinner Cruise with 3, 4 or 6-Course Menu

Enjoy a first-class dining experience aboard one of Sydney's premier vessels, the MV Sydney 2000 super cruiser, as you sail around the Sydney Harbour during a sunset or night sightseeing cruise. Soak in the enchanting backdrop of the Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge and savor the scrumptious choices of an a la carte meal and 5-star service. Once you have indulged in the fantastic cuisine on offer, tap your feet to live music on Saturday and Sunday nights. See the stunning Sydney Harbour by night aboard your premium dining cruise.

Sydney Harbour: 3-Hour Lunch Cruise with Live Music

3. Sydney Harbour: 3-Hour Lunch Cruise with Live Music

Spend the afternoon at leisure on a 3-hour lunch cruise of Sydney Harbour. Climb aboard the pleasure boat at King Street Wharf and make use of all the on board facilities, including a licensed bar selling a range of refreshing drinks. Live musicians will perform ultimate relaxing tunes to unwind you, while the aroma of a delicious and fresh seafood and carvery buffet will whet your appetite for the hours ahead. Dig into tasty chicken and roast beef, succulent seafood, and fresh pastas and salads. Follow it off with a choice of teas and coffee, along with sumptuous desserts. Wash it down with a glass of bubbly from the bar, and enjoy the brilliant sights of Sydney Harbour, such as the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge from various spacious indoor and outdoor decks.

Opera Performance Tickets at the Sydney Opera House

4. Opera Performance Tickets at the Sydney Opera House

No trip to Sydney is complete without a visit to the Sydney Opera House, the city’s most famous building. And what better to do when visiting the Sydney Opera House than to spend a pleasant evening inside enjoying an opera performance. The season features some of the world’s favorite operas from composers such as Puccini, Verdi and Halévy. No matter what sort of entertainment you're in the mood for, there's always an opera to fit the bill. Typically, performances start at 07:30 PM and run for 2-3 hours, with an interval or 2. All performances have full English subtitles projected on a screen above the stage. Attila - October 29. November 1, 3, and 5.Il Trovatore - July 15, 19, 23, 25, 28, and 30.La Bohème - January 4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 20, 25, 29, and 31. February 4.La Juive - March 9, 12, 15, 18, 22, 24, and 26.La Traviata - July 5, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23, 27, and 29. October 22, 26, 28, and 31. November 2 and 4.Madama Butterfly - June 29. July 1, 7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 20, 22, 26, and 30.Otello - February 19 and 25. March 2, 5, 8, 12, 16, and 19.The Marriage of Figaro - January 27 and 29. February 1, 3, 5, 10, 12, 14, 16, and 18.Turandot - January 12, 15, 19, 22, 24, and 28. February 2, 5, 9, 12, 15, 17, and 26. March 5, 10, and 14. The Sydney Opera House has a range of eateries for all price types, including Bennelong and the Opera Kitchen.

Sydney: Opera House Tour with Meal and Drink

5. Sydney: Opera House Tour with Meal and Drink

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Sydney Opera House and a meal and drink from a selection at either the House Canteen or the Opera Bar. Take in sweeping views of Sydney Harbor and the iconic Harbour Bridge. On the tour of the opera house, experience the history and magic of the venue as you follow your guide underneath the sails and into the UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece. The Opera House features 1,000 rooms, 300 corridors, and hundreds of tales and secrets. Step inside the inspired theaters where more than 1,800 performances come to life each year. You will have the opportunity to visit some of the Opera House's many venues and theatres on this tour. After the tour, head to your choice of venue on the lower concourse level of Sydney Opera House: Either the House Canteen which has a pan-Asian inspired menu, or Opera Bar with modern Aussie classics. Easily redeem your ticket at the bar to choose one meal from a selection of options and a beverage of your choice (wine, beer, or soft drink).

Sydney: 1-Hour Vivid Light Festival Sydney Harbour Cruise

6. Sydney: 1-Hour Vivid Light Festival Sydney Harbour Cruise

Join this cruise to explore the waterside wonder of the annual Vivid Festival. Cruise to the official Vivid Festival playlist and watch in awe as magical projections illuminate the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Over the course of 1 hour, the cruise will take you on a journey showing off the foreshore installations from the perspective of your crew, who are lucky enough to live and breathe Sydney Harbour every day. Vivid Festival is sure to light up the main precincts of Circular Quay, Darling Harbour, Taronga Zoo, The Botanical Gardens, Walsh Bay, and the Sydney Skyline bigger and better than the years before.

Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise

7. Sydney Harbour: Latin Fiesta Dinner Cruise

Planning a night out or a special occasion? Look no further than Sydney’s premier Latin themed dinner cruise. Enjoy a delicious entree, purchase a drink at the bar, enjoy catching up with your friends and dig into the delicious spread served to your table. After dinner, kick back and enjoy the show! Experience Brazilian samba with live drums and the rhythmic horns of Cuban salsa as our cast of professional dancers take you on a tour through South America. Join in on the action, learn a step or two and compete for first place to win some cool prizes (or at least give your friends a good laugh trying). After the show, the lights go down and the DJ turns the music up so you can dance the night away, grab some more bubbles, indulge in some decadent chocolate cake or head outside and take in the stunning views.

Sydney: The Gentleman Magician's Magical Soirée with Tickets

8. Sydney: The Gentleman Magician's Magical Soirée with Tickets

The Gentleman Magician’s Magical Soirée is hosted at Sir Stamford at Circular Quay - a magnificent, historic 5-star hotel. Reminiscent of the elegant, captivating events of the famous ‘salons’ in 19th century Europe, it is an absolute must-see for any Sydney visitor. You will be greeted with champagne and gourmet canapés on arrival - before moving into a beautiful private room lined with artworks and original antiques. Bruce Glen, The Gentleman Magician then presents an entrancing performance of magic and engaging Australian stories. Bruce Glen is one of the select few granted membership of The Magic Circle - the most exclusive magic club on earth. In October 2015, Bruce was admitted as an Associate of the Inner Magic Circle (just 350 worldwide). The Gentleman Magician has performed to sold-out houses at the Edinburgh Fringe; the Adelaide Fringe; the famous Edinburgh Magic Festival; Fringe World Perth; and Sydney’s SMH Spectrum Now Festival. Bruce has also presented his sophisticated ‘storytelling magic for adults’(but not necessarily grown-ups) at historic venues throughout Australia.

Sydney Opera House: Verdi's Aida Opera Performance Tickets

9. Sydney Opera House: Verdi's Aida Opera Performance Tickets

Lose yourself in the monumental music of Aida, Verdi’s historic epic. Davide Livermore’s radiant production is a thrilling theatrical experience. Ten towering digital screens create ever-changing floor-to-ceiling set pieces. Immersive digital video design ranges from rich symbolism to vivid landscapes. Opulent costumes and props reflect the splendor of Egypt at the height of its power. Together with dramatic video, the massed grandeur of the famous Triumphal March is a visual and musical feast. Lorenzo Passerini and Tahu Matheson conduct two magnificent casts. Sensational American soprano Leah Crocetto performs as the enslaved princess, Aida, before Elena Guseva takes over. Elena Gabouri reprises her critically acclaimed turn as Aida’s rival, Amneris, sharing the role with the stunning Agnieszka Rehlis. Italian tenor Stefano La Colla performs as Radamès, the man they both love, sharing the role with Najmiddin Mavlyanov, making his Opera Australia debut.

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What people are saying about Sydney

First opera ever in my life. It was a wonderful experience to watch an opera in THE opera house. It’s worth the experience to see a show there to get the full experience

We had a wonderful time taking in the magnificent views of Sydney Harbour. The food, drinks and service were excellent again. Would highly recommend this cruise.

It was great to hear my favorite operas in person, and even better to hear arias sung by great singers in my dream Sydney Opera House.

Gorgeous experience being in the iconic Sydney opera house and seeing a beautiful performance of La Boheme. Loved it.

Wonderfully staged production in an iconic setting.