Cinderella on New Year’s Eve

There’s nowhere in the world like Sydney on New Year’s Eve, and there’s nowhere closer to the action than Sydney Opera House. Dress up to the nines, kick up your heels and leave the crowds behind as you stroll towards the iconic sails.

After New York and London, Laurent Pelly’s lavish staging of Cinderella makes a grand Australian debut on New Year’s Eve.

Massenet’s classic opera has long delighted audiences with its sumptuous music. This production, performed in English, features gorgeous costumes in outrageous shapes and sizes.

Complete your glamorous night out with a three-course, pre-show dinner overlooking the spectacular harbour or tickets to one of Sydney’s most fabulous midnight parties. Don’t miss the ball – and don’t miss a magical countdown to midnight you’ll remember forever!

Please note: While the Northern Foyer of the Joan Sutherland Theatre offers views of both the 9pm and midnight fireworks, some locations will have partial or no views. Views of the Sydney Harbour Bridge are only available from the Northern Foyers and due to capacity limits, unobstructed views of both the Sydney Harbour Bridge and fireworks cannot be guaranteed.

If you choose not to purchase tickets to the Midnight Party, there are a limited number of outdoor viewing areas you’ll be able to access following the performance. Please note that these spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed.

Presented by Opera Australia in association with Sydney Festival

Cinderella is produced in association with The Royal Opera, Covent Garden, London, Théâtre Royal de la Monnaie, L’Opéra de Lille and Gran Teatre del Liceu. The original production was by the Santa Fe Opera. This production was first seen at the Royal Opera House, London on 5 July 2011.

Abridged English version commissioned by The Metropolitan Opera and premiered at The Metropolitan Opera on December 17, 2021. Performed by arrangement with The Metropolitan Opera, publisher and sole copyright holder.