Sydney Opera House 'A Masked Ball' Performance Ticket

A Story of Love, Friendship, Betrayal and Revenge

Riccardo is powerful, rich and loved by all, but he hides a secret: he is in love with Amelia, the wife of his best friend Renato. When he visits the fortune-teller Ulrica, she predicts he will die at the hand of a friend, but Riccardo shrugs it off.

Amelia is also tormented by her love for Riccardo, and when Renato discovers their relationship, he is consumed by betrayal. Bent on revenge, Renato sets the stage for a terrible event at the fateful masked ball. Can Riccardo escape the fate foretold?

A New Production from the Verdi Festival

Based on a real-life assassination, this opera showcases Verdi's mastery of political drama, with lush orchestration and a fast-moving plot. Daniele Menghini's staging from the Verdi Festival in Parma creates a world of sinister beauty, with costumes nodding to Renaissance Europe. Conducted by Alevtina Ioffe, with Nicole Car (Amelia, 23 Jul–2 Aug), Jessica Harper (Amelia, 7 Aug), Diego Torre (Riccardo) and Daniel Luis de Vicente (Renato).

Seating Information

House Seats (Mint Green):
A tier above Premium, offering the best views and acoustics.

Premium Seats (Pink):
The ideal vantage point for the performers' expressions (Level 1) or the overall stage composition (Level 2).

A Reserve (Orange):
Views comparable to Premium, balancing the immediacy of Level 1 with a stable overview from Level 2.

B Reserve (Light Green):
Mainly in the central blocks, offering a central view and superb sound at a reasonable price.

C Reserve (Navy Blue):
Great value for a panoramic view of the stage and the grand opera sound.

D Reserve (Yellow):
Further from the stage, but ideal for enjoying the overall atmosphere of the Opera House at an economical price.

E Reserve (Green):
The most affordable tier, best for experiencing the Opera House's excellent acoustics rather than visual detail.