About
“Remote outback towns, singalongs over a beer, friendly folk and sublime arias sung by top artists under the stars. There’s nothing else like it.” Australian Financial Review.
Join thousands of music lovers from around Australia and the world who make the annual pilgrimage to the outback to experience majestic voices and big skies in beautiful harmony.
This is the Festival of Outback Opera.
Unlike any other music event you have experienced. It’s more than a festival, it’s a journey. The Festival of Outback Opera delivers a series of outdoor concerts in iconic locations set on a backdrop of sublime sunsets and scenery like you have never encountered. Frock up for the Gala or join us in the pub for a casual singalong. Gather under the stars for Dark Sky Serenade or enjoy an afternoon of beautiful voices and delicious local food at the Long Lunch.
A flexible itinerary allows you to immerse yourself for a long weekend or give in to the full week of activities. This is song and scenery on a grand scale. And while the space is vast, the feeling is intimate, leaving you with a smile on your face and a bounty of new friendships.
It’s an experience the city cannot match. Start making your plans today. As with previous years, the festival will sell out quickly.
Program Overview
Festival Opening and Sing Sing Sing – Winton
Tuesday 13 May 2025 6:00pm
Are You Lonesome Tonight – Winton
Wednesday 14 May 2025 6:30pm
Cultural Conversations – Winton
Thursday 15 2025 12:00pm
Dark Sky Serenade – Winton
Thursday 15 May 2025 5:30pm
Long Lunch* – Winton
Friday 16 May 2025 11:00am
The Sundowner – Winton
Friday 16 May 2025 5:00pm
Music Trivia Night – Winton
Friday 16 May 2025 6:30pm
Singing In The Night – Longreach
Saturday 17 May 2025 5:30pm
Sing Sing Sing – Longreach
Sunday 18 May 2025 10.00am
Opera Ball – Longreach
Sunday 18 May 2025 6:00pm
Are You Lonesome Tonight – Longreach
Monday 19 May 2025 6:30pm
*Please note, there is limited capacity to the Long Lunch and it’s likely to sell out fast.
The Festival of Outback Opera is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Outback Queensland Tourism Association and Haymans Electrical.
Opera Queensland acknowledges and respects Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Owners of the land and seas where we live and perform.
We acknowledge and respect the knowledge, cultures, languages, songs and dances they have created and shared for at least 65,000 years.
Our commitment is to listen and walk respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and communities, to celebrate the stories and songs of this place and its First Peoples.