Dazzling night skies, crystal clear air and glorious music ignite your senses in this once in a lifetime concert.

Dark Sky Serenade returns to the spectacular Jump-Up at the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, creating a concert stage 75 metres above the spectacular surrounding landscape.

Experience sublime music as the sun sets and the Milky Way explodes out of the night sky.

Featuring stars from the Australian opera world that have also appeared in New York, Paris, London and now the Outback.

Presented by Opera Queensland in association with Queensland Music Trails, Queensland Symphony Orchestra and The University of Queensland, the Festival of Outback Opera visits Winton and Longreach from 16 to 22 May 2023.

CREATIVE TEAM

CAST

With the Queensland Symphony Orchestra and UQ Pulse Chamber Orchestra

Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, the Outback Queensland Tourism Association and Haymans Electrical.

Performance ticket prices

Premium Seating (Allocated Seating, theatre style seating) - $130
A-Reserve (General admission, theatre style seating) - $100
B-Reserve (General admission, theatre style seating) - $60

Bus ticket prices

Winton return trip (departing Winton from 4.30pm) - $10
Longreach return trip (departing Longreach at 3.00pm) - $25

Booking fees are included in all ticket prices. There are no discounts for concession card holders, children or groups.

Accommodation

Please note, there is limited accommodation available in Winton. If you have not yet booked accommodation, please considering hiring a caravan or campervan.

We recommend confirming travel and accommodation arrangements before purchasing tickets. Refunds will not be available for inability to secure accommodation.

Where to stay in Winton

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Coach Transfers

Ticket holders for Dark Sky Serenade can access return transfers to the concert departing Winton township from 4.30pm or departing Longreach at 3pm.

Please select your bus ticket when purchasing your tickets to the event.