Festival Opening: Ceremony, Recital & Movie
Tuesday 19 May 2026, 6:00pm
Join us for an evening of exciting opera moments live and on screen to kick-start Festival of Outback Opera 2026 in the beautiful location of The Royal Theatre Winton, one of the world’s most unique cinematic and live performance venues under the beautiful Winton sky.
The evening will begin with an official Opening Ceremony for the festival. Audiences are invited to attend the official welcome and speeches commencing at 6pm.
From 6:30pm there will be a 40-minute recital by an Opera Queensland artist followed by an interval before audiences enjoy a screening of acclaimed film Tinā under the stars commencing at 7:30pm.
Experience the power of storytelling on screen with Tinā, a moving New Zealand drama about love, family, and resilience. Set in the wake of the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, Tinā tells the story of Mareta Percival, a grieving Samoan teacher who finds hope through music. By forming a choir at an elite private school, she weaves the cultural symphonies of her heritage to connect with her students and heal. A moving portrait of resilience, community, and the power of song themes that resonate deeply with the Festival of Outback Opera.
This is a ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Festival Hub in Cobb Lane from Tuesday 19 May at 4.00pm.
Doors to the outdoor cinema will open at 5.30pm.
Food and beverages will be available from the Cinema tuckshop.
Parking: Limited street parking available.
Accessibility: The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please see the venue volunteers on arrival. Please note the closest accessible bathrooms are located at the North Gregory Hotel.
Pets: Pets are not permitted at the Royal Theatre.
Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Outback Queensland Tourism Association, The University of Queensland and Haymans Electrical.
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$35.00 -
19 May 2026 -
240 minutes -
18:00
