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Opera tickets across Australia

Find opera tickets for major productions and touring performances across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide. Compare dates and venues, and look out for presales and discounted Lasttix offers. Every booking is completed with the official ticket seller.

November 2026

Anne Sofie von Otter & Kristian Bezuidenhout

Brisbane, Melbourne + 2

How to get cheap opera tickets in Australia

The cheapest opera tickets in Australia come from the opera companies' own access programs – such as Opera Australia's $20 ticket ballot, its free Under 35s program and Student Rush – and from limited-time Lasttix deals listed on TIX. TIX gathers current opera offers from companies such as Opera Australia and Victorian Opera, then sends you to the official ticket seller to book.

Where to look for opera discounts

Option	Best for	How it works
Lasttix deals on TIX	Discounts across companies and cities	Limited-time offers negotiated with opera companies and venues. You book with the official ticket seller; some offers are for TIX subscribers.
Opera Australia $20 ballot	The lowest price in Sydney and Melbourne	Enter the Susan & Isaac Wakil Foundation Access Program ballot on opera.org.au.
Opera Australia Under 35s	Regular opera-goers aged 35 and under	Free to join. 15% off most opera performances, plus alerts for bigger discounts.
Student Rush	Full-time students	$35 tickets from 9am on the day of selected Opera Australia performances, subject to availability.
Victorian Opera 30 Years & Under	Melbourne audiences aged 30 and under	$30 tickets in B, C or D reserve for most performances.
State Opera South Australia	Adelaide audiences under 30	$35 tickets to selected productions.
Concessions and groups	Pensioners, students, children and groups of 8+	Opera Australia offers concession prices at most performances (excluding Saturday evenings) and savings of up to 15% for groups.

When opera discounts appear

Opera seasons are announced months ahead, but discounts usually appear closer to the performance – when a company wants to fill remaining seats, and for weeknight and matinee performances. Lasttix deals are time-limited and often apply to particular dates or price reserves, so check the offer conditions before you choose seats.

Tips to pay less for opera

Choose weeknight or matinee performances – they're more likely to have offers than Friday and Saturday nights.
Subscribe to TIX to hear about new Lasttix opera deals as soon as they go live. It's free, usually 2 to 4 emails a week, and easy to unsubscribe.
Compare price reserves: C and D reserve can cost a fraction of A reserve.
Check the final price, including booking fees, before you pay.
Only buy from the official seller linked from the opera company or from TIX – resold tickets may be cancelled.

Frequently asked questions

What is the cheapest way to see opera in Australia?

Opera Australia's $20 ticket ballot is usually the lowest price for its Sydney and Melbourne seasons. Younger audiences can also save with age-based programs: Opera Australia's free Under 35s program (15% off most performances), Victorian Opera's $30 tickets for people 30 and under, and State Opera South Australia's $35 under-30 tickets. Anyone can use the current Lasttix opera deals listed on TIX.

Does TIX sell opera tickets?

No. TIX is a discovery and deals platform, not a ticket seller or reseller. When you choose an offer on TIX, you're sent to the event's official ticket seller to book, so the ticket is genuine and the offer is applied at checkout.

Are there student discounts for opera in Australia?

Yes. Full-time students at Australian institutions can buy $35 Student Rush tickets to selected Opera Australia performances from 9am on the day (student ID required). Concession prices for full-time students are also available at most Opera Australia performances.

When do opera tickets go on discount?

Most opera discounts appear in the weeks before a performance, especially for weeknight and matinee dates. Lasttix deals are added to TIX as companies release them and usually apply to selected dates or price reserves.

Is there an opera discount for under 30s or under 35s?

Yes. Opera Australia's Under 35s program is free to join and gives 15% off most opera performances. Victorian Opera offers $30 tickets to people aged 30 and under, and State Opera South Australia offers $35 tickets to under-30s for selected productions.

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