2026 New Year's Eve Specials at the Opera House

Ring in the New Year at the iconic Sydney Opera House, located in one of the first cities to welcome the dawn of a new year. Spending the last night of 2025 watching world-class opera performances amidst the legendary harbor fireworks will make your New Year's Eve the most dazzling moment of your life. Experience the ultimate fusion of romance and high art in the heart of Sydney.


Choose Between Two Spectacular Performances

This special New Year's Eve season features two main performances tailored to different musical tastes.

The Opera Gala:
A grand celebration of opera’s greatest hits. Featuring an all-star Australian cast and a magnificent 64-piece orchestra, it is a high-energy feast for the ears. This is the perfect choice for those who want to enjoy the most famous opera arias in one spectacular show to end 2025.

Madama Butterfly:
Puccini’s heart-wrenching masterpiece set in exotic Nagasaki. It tells the tragic and fateful love story of the pure geisha 'Cio-Cio-San' and a U.S. Navy officer. For those who prefer a deeply emotional and dramatic narrative about devotion and waiting, this performance will provide an unforgettable night.


Exclusive Benefits of the Sydney NYE Performance

Attending a performance at the Sydney Opera House on New Year's Eve offers value far beyond the music itself. During intervals or after the show, you gain the exclusive privilege of viewing the world-famous Sydney Harbour Fireworks from the Opera House's private terraces. It is the most perfect and luxurious way to enjoy the night, away from the massive crowds, while holding a front-row seat to the world's best views. Make the last day of 2025 truly special.