Mazda Opera in the Bowl

Overview

Back in 2017 for its 11th instalment, Opera Australia's popular Mazda Opera in the Bowl returns to the Sidney Myer Music Bowl for a wonderful night of opera under the stars — and it's absolutely free.

Hosted by ABC Radio's Christopher Lawrence with featuring some of Australia's top vocal talent in soprano Stacey Alleaume, mezzo-soprano Sian Pendry, tenor Diego Torre and baritone Luke Gabbedy, Opera in the Bowl will have you whistling along to famous tunes you didn't even know you knew.

Gather the crew (and your trusty picnic basket) and settle in for a night of some of opera's most famous and most beautiful moments. But don't worry if you don't actually own a picnic basket — a whole heap of the city's best food trucks will be there cooking up a storm, the garden bar will be slinging all your favourite summer cocktails, and a 'luscious flower wall' will provide the perfect backdrop for your Instagram stories.

As for the soundtrack, a parade of famous arias, duets and overtures is sure to delight all music fans, whether you are an opera aficionado or you don't know Bellini from a Bellini. If nothing else, it's a perfect cheap date idea.