Carmen on Cockatoo Island
Presented by Opera Australia
On Sale

Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Sydney • 25 November - 18 December
ON SALE NOW
- Sung in French with English surtitles
- Pensioner, Student & Child tickets available
$79.00 - $149.00*
Premium, A & B Reserve
On Sale

Joan Sutherland Theatre, Sydney Opera House
Sydney • 25 November - 18 December
ON SALE NOW
- Sung in French with English surtitles
- Pensioner, Student & Child tickets available
$79.00 - $149.00*
Premium, A & B Reserve
*Additional fees including Booking, Credit Card & Handling charges may be levied at purchase. Tickets are subject to availability which must be confirmed with the ticket retailer.
About the event
The ultimate femme fatale is back, in a brand new island performance in the middle of Sydney Harbour.
Carmen tosses her hair, stamps her feet and the whole world falls under her spell.
Revel in the irresistible Spanish tunes, sultry story and dark undercurrent of Carmen. You’ll hear the flirty Habanera and famous Toreador song amid a spectacle that features fire-twirling, car crashes and fireworks.
Your night begins with a ferry ride across the glittering water to the world-heritage listed sanctuary of Cockatoo Island. Step off the boat and you’re surrounded by layers of history. Once a meeting place for the Eora Nation, the site is now dotted with the industrial relics of a century of ship-building and architectural marvels dating back to Sydney’s convict past.
Today, the island is a world-class contemporary arts venue, hosting everything from the Biennale of Sydney to live concert performances. It’s the perfect backdrop for Bizet’s gritty tale of fate and freedom.
Raise a glass with friends and grab a snack from an array of pop up bars and eateries on the foreshore before settling in under the stars for an unforgettable night out.
You can even sail right up to the event and book a mooring to watch the show.