A man and woman walking along a waterfront promenade in a city at sunset, both carrying musical instrument cases on their shoulders and smiling at each other.

We're just getting started, and we're doing it thoughtfully.

This year, Brisbane Lyric Opera presents an intimate season of performances that showcase Brisbane’s extraordinary musical talent. Each concert has been carefully programmed to include quality music and bring world-class voices to local audiences.

It's a modest season, but an honest one. Join our movement; come see where Brisbane’s newest opera company is headed.

Our 2026 Season

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Henry Pinder
Founder & Artistic Director
Brisbane Lyric Opera

A promotional poster for a musical event featuring Agony and Ecstasy, with a silhouette of a woman playing the violin against a background of dramatic red and golden clouds. The event details include the date, Friday 27 March, at Albert Street Uniting Church, and the tagline, 'Experience the raw emotional journey.'

Agony & Ecstasy

7:00pm 27 March, Albert St Uniting Church

Experience the raw emotional journey of Vivaldi and Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater. This intimate concert explores opera's most powerful contrasts and stars soprano Michelle Ryan and mezzo-soprano Aylish Ryan.

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Sunset over rolling hills with cypress trees, promotional poster for 'Songs of Italy,' a celebration of Italian music at the State Library of Queensland, scheduled for Saturday, April 17, at 7 pm, presented by Brisbane Lyric Opera and Sovereign Community Nursing.

Celebrate by journeying through Italy's extraordinary musical heritage, from beloved arias to the folk melodies that shaped opera itself. Mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Cooper and bass Henry Pinder transport you to the very birthplace of opera.

7:00pm 17 April, State Library of Queensland

Songs of Italy

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A religious painting depicting the nativity scene with biblical figures gathered around a manger, shepherds, and angels in the sky under a bright star.

Mark Christmas with sacred, timeless music. Brisbane Lyric Opera, featuring an all-star local cast, reimagines the Nativity through works of deep meaning and beauty.

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7:00pm 17 December, St John’s Cathedral

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