Queensland's Newest Opera Company
Brisbane Lyric Opera brings world-class opera and classical music performances to Brisbane audiences. Founded in 2025, we stage bold productions, nurture local talent, and make opera accessible to a new generation of Queenslanders.
What We Offer
From mainstage productions to one-to-one vocal tuition, Brisbane Lyric Opera cultivates the full life of opera — on the stage and in the studio.
Performances
Experience live opera performed by internationally trained artists.
Brisbane Lyric Opera's inaugural 2026 season closes with Dies Natalis — a candlelit December evening of Mozart, Wagner and Finzi at St John's Cathedral. Explore the finale, and revisit the performances that opened our first season.
BLO Academy
One-to-one singing lessons in Brisbane — for every age, every level.
The BLO Academy offers private tuition from internationally trained opera singers, from $72. In-studio in Brisbane, or online anywhere in Australia.
Past Performances
The performances that opened Brisbane Lyric Opera's inaugural 2026 season.
Friday · 27 March 2026
Albert St Uniting Church · Brisbane City
Music of Vivaldi and Pergolesi — an evening of profound emotional extremes, from celestial ecstasy to piercing agony.
View Performance
Friday · 17 April 2026
State Library of Queensland · South Brisbane
A celebration of Italian vocal music — timeless classics capturing the soul of Italy, performed by three accomplished artists.
View PerformanceOpera has the power to inspire, unite, and transform communities.
— Brisbane Lyric Opera
