Victorian Opera Information

Victorian Opera is Victoria’s state opera company. We honour the centuries-old history of opera’s boundless creativity while captivating audiences with relevant, creative and accessible work. We create productions that inspire, challenge and stir the soul. Since our inception in 2005, our annual commission program has seen 40 new Australian works written, produced and performed. In 2021, Victorian Opera was admitted to the National Performing Arts Partnership Framework in recognition of our outstanding contribution to Australia’s artistic landscape. This acknowledgement and added financial investment enable us to deepen collaborative ties throughout the industry, and stage productions across the state, the country and beyond. In 2026, our 21st anniversary, we are delivering more productions and concerts that showcase and promote Australia’s vibrant performing arts scene. We employ hundreds of singers, instrumentalists, theatre-makers and technicians to bring our creative vision to life, and engage audiences with this glorious art form. A key focus of our organisation is to uncover and develop the talent of emerging artists, both on-stage and behind-the-scenes. From singers to prop makers to costumiers and everyone in between, artists work on productions with Victorian Opera to enrich their career. We delight in the hunger of these practitioners to learn and, ultimately, give back to the future of opera and music theatre. Our community of Patrons, funding partners and creative industry professionals is truly remarkable. This vibrant network continues to champion Victorian Opera’s artistic vision in its vital role sustaining and advancing our creative practice. We invite you to join us. See you at the opera!