PRESENTED BY STONNINGTON CITY COUNCIL

The Classics Opera will make a glorious return to the City of Stonnington this summer, transforming Victoria Gardens into a free and intimate classical music stage fit for cultural royalty.

With a rich history in the City of Stonnington's events calendar, The Classics: Opera has been running for more than 20 years. The 2025 event will be held in Victoria Gardens, Prahran on Saturday 8 February from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

This year, The Classics Opera: Myth, Magic and Memory will feature acclaimed music and vocal artists, led once again by the incredibly talented Artistic Director Ali McGregor.

Alongside the performance, enjoy a delicious selection of boutique food and drink options. Pack your picnic rug and bring your family and friends for an unforgettable evening of free classical music under the summer stars. 

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PRESENTED BY OPERA AUSTRALIA

Spread out the picnic blanket and gather your friends. You’re invited to a special night with a very special hostess:‌ the irrepressible Dame Edna Everage. And thanks to the generosity of Anthony Pratt, it’s all for free!

Enjoy exhilarating top notes and stunning harmonies as some of our most exciting singers perform the opera hits you love best at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Whether you’re a regular at the opera or keen to hear your first ‘Nessun dorma’ live in concert, this is sure to be a memorable night out.

Complete with the 60-piece Orchestra Victoria, this is the perfect evening for Melbourne’s music lovers to enjoy together, and an opportunity for you to introduce someone to opera for the first time. But look out for a glimpse of wisteria hair—with Australia’s most famous diva on stage, you never know what might happen.