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Madama Butterfly at Sydney Opera House

Where
Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
Bennelong Point, Sydney NSW 2000
Joan Sutherland Theatre
When

Every day, 7:30pm to 10:10pm Saturday 3 January 2026 to Wednesday 25 March 2026

Approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including one interval. See website for full list of dates and times.

Fire. Water. Beauty. Darkness. When love is lost, what is left behind?

Cio-Cio San is a woman who dreams of a bigger life. Pinkerton sees only a butterfly, something he can capture and keep. His callous pursuit ripples into sweeping tragedy.

Puccini’s popular Madama Butterfly is a profoundly moving experience. The yearning score soars to incredible heights and offers moments of exquisite stillness.

Moffatt Oxenbould’s award-winning production is a serene backdrop for the unfolding turmoil. Tiny candles glimmer in a flower-filled moat. Sliding paper panels reveal and conceal secrets. This is a must-see production of a must-see opera (back by popular demand) featuring must-see singers – a bucket list performance you’ll remember forever.

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