Sydney, Australia

Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2015 in operatic style at the Opera Gala at Sydney Opera House, where the world’s favorite opera moments will be performed by an array of international and Australian artists. The Opera Gala includes a specially timed interval for Sydney’s 9pm fireworks, allowing you to take full advantage of the Opera House’s fabulous vantage point right on Sydney Harbour.

There is nowhere in the world quite like Sydney on New Year’s Eve, when the twinkling harbor and Sydney Harbour Bridge are even more magical with fireworks lighting up the night sky. Experience Sydney’s grandest tradition this New Year’s Eve, with divine music and exquisite singing under the sails of the Sydney Opera House.

The New Year’s Eve Opera Gala is the perfect way to celebrate the arrival of 2016. It is an evening of glamor and spectacle, heightened emotions and beautiful music. Songs from masters such as Verdi, Bizet and Puccini will be performed by a fantastic line-up of opera stars, accompanied by the Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra in an unforgettable evening of operatic hits.

The Opera Gala includes a perfectly timed intermission so you can watch the 9pm fireworks from the Opera House’s exclusive viewing points on Sydney Harbour. Please note, the Opera Gala ends around 10:30pm, leaving plenty of time to make it to your next New Year’s Eve destination before midnight.