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

The concert stage is perched 75 metres above the surrounding landscape at the spectacular Jump-Up in the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum. Experience sublime music as the sun sets and the Milky Way explodes out of the night sky.

Featuring the music of Verdi, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, and Tosti Dark Sky Serenade embraces the romance of our outback setting through some of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Bring your champagne and red roses as we explore composers' evocations of love and loss through the ages.

Presented by Opera Queensland in association with The University of Queensland, the Festival of Outback Opera visits Winton, Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall, Tambo and Windorah from 18 to 27 May this year.

CREATIVE TEAM
Music Director DANE LAM
Director PATRICK NOLAN
Lighting Design BERNIE TAN-HAYES

CAST
EVA KONG
EMMA NIGHTINGALE
HAYLEY SUGARS

ASHLYN TYMMS 

SHAUN BROWN
MARCUS COROWA

With the UQ Pulse Chamber Orchestra

Opera Queensland’s Festival of Outback Opera is supported by the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland 

Dark Sky Serenade has been assisted by the Australian Government through the Festivals Australia program

Ticket prices

Premium Seating (Theatre style seating, reserved seating not available) - $99.00
General Admission (Theatre style seating, reserved seating not available) - $49.00
Booking fees of between $2.50-3.50 apply to all tickets. There are no discounts for concession card holders, children or groups.

Charter Flight from Brisbane to Dark Sky Serenade

Experience this exquisite concert with an all inclusive day package, including Alliance Airlines Private Charter from Brisbane to Winton and return, champagne breakfast, entry to the Waltzing Matilda Centre, a guided tour through the Australian Age of Dinosaurs Museum, a pre-performance reception at the Dinosaur Canyon, and a Premium seating ticket to Dark Sky Serenade.

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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.

Coach Transfers

Ticket holders for Dark Sky Serenade in Winton have access to complimentary return transfers to the concert departing Winton township at 4.30pm and paid return transfers to the concert departing Longreach from 3pm.

Register for coach transfers to Dark Sky Serenade ex-Winton return here.

Book your seat for a coach transfer to Dark Sky Serenade ex-Longreach return here.